Scientists Test Hallucinogens for Mental Ills

Scientists Test Hallucinogens for Mental Ills
Hallucinogenic drugs like LSD and peyote — derided as toys of the hippie generation — are increasingly drawing the interest of neurologists and psychiatrists who want to test the idea that they may be valuable tools in treating a range of mental disorders.
Click the link for the whole article - very interesting reading!!
Pease Note: This is the New York Times website that requires you to register to read any of their articles, but it's well worth it - and it's free!
http://www.nytimes.com/2001/03/13/health/13DRUG.html
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"Backed by private donors like Laurence S. Rockefeller and Bob Wallace, a Microsoft millionaire"
There you go hey, can't say microsoft doesn't give back to the community hehehe. This guy has been into funding quite a few drug related things hasn't he? I'm sure I've heard of him before
also noticed this:
"While antidepressants like Prozac work by making the neurotransmitter serotonin linger in the gaps between brain cells, hallucinogens have a different mechanism of action. They are what are called serotonin agonists — molecules that are very similar to the body's natural serotonin and, when taken in large doses, push the serotonin system into overdrive, making many brain systems more sensitive, Dr. Nichols said. "It's like turning up the volume on your radio. Suddenly you can hear very weak stations.""
does this explain why candyflipping is such a unique experience, unlike either drug on their own? Also does this point to increased neurotoxic effects when the 2 are used together? Anybody, Anybody?
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[This message has been edited by Mr E. Moore (edited 16 March 2001).]