Pharmacopsychiatry July 2021 PMID 33285579

The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry.

David E Nichols, Hannes Walter

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Peak: 10 in Dec 2020
across 4 sources since May 2019

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What people are saying

Discussions emphasize the historical significance of psychedelics in psychiatric research, mentioning past experiments in Maryland and recent policy changes like Denver's decriminalization, using a tone that combines critique with recognition of research advances, which reflects a balanced yet engaged perspective on the topic.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the historical importance of psychedelics in psychiatry, referencing research and studies, though some criticize the misrepresentation of history.

InterestModerate interest

Posts demonstrate engagement with recent developments, such as decriminalization efforts and new reviews, showing moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include references to specific research articles, expert opinions, and policy changes, indicating a moderate level of deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight how understanding psychedelic history influences current policies and research, indicating a modest but meaningful impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Early 20th century research explored the potential of psychedelic drugs like mescaline to induce psychosis-like effects and understand psychiatric disorders.
  • The discovery of LSD in 1943 sparked increased interest in using psychedelics as tools in psychiatric research and therapy.
  • Over time, the use of psychedelics shifted from exploring their effects to considering their role as adjuncts to psychotherapy, shaping contemporary research practices.]

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Graham Pechenik
@graham_pechenik · X

Two new psychedelics review articles in Pharmacopsychiatry: The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry https://t.co/Gnr6WAZjYv Psychedelics and Psychotherapy https://t.co/MXWrDe2OCI https://t.co/4ViaAexnDO

Dec 8, 2020 · 55 likes · 7 shares · 5,678 followers View post →
Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA)
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The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry. https://t.co/WXdMbYyfaY

Dec 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 4,011 followers View post →
Психолог Александр Белоусов
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Источник: https://t.co/HfrCanqOXh

Mar 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 8,168 followers View post →
Pharmacopsychiatry
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“Psychiatry is now recognizing the promise that #psychedelics seemed to offer more than half a century ago” - David E. Nichols and Hannes Walter on the history of psychedelics. Special Issue Psychedelics in Psychiatry 2021 https://t.co/QsDIEwtj5m

Aug 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 156 followers View post →
The Peoples Media
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@AlexBerenson Psychiatry hasn't "come to grief" on psychedelics. There was some really good research and experimentation going on in Maryland and Nixon shut it all down due to his war on drugs. But way to misrepresent the history of psychedelics in psychiatry to suit your narrative.

Jul 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 5,204 followers View post →
Usona Institute
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In this video, Usona’s Dr. Charles Raison speaks to @MDMagazine about the history of psychedelics in psychiatry #psychedelicresearch #psychiatry https://t.co/xlUH1DmzlL

Aug 21, 2019 · 1 like · 3,119 followers View post →

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The Peoples Media
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@AlexBerenson Psychiatry hasn't "come to grief" on psychedelics. There was some really good research and experimentation going on in Maryland and Nixon shut it all down due to his war on drugs. But way to misrepresent the history of psychedelics in psychiatry to suit your narrative.

Jul 24, 2022 · 2 likes · 5,204 followers View post →
Психолог Александр Белоусов
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Источник: https://t.co/HfrCanqOXh

Mar 6, 2022 · 3 likes · 8,168 followers View post →
Henrik Jungaberle
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Pharmacopsychiatry
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“Psychiatry is now recognizing the promise that #psychedelics seemed to offer more than half a century ago” - David E. Nichols and Hannes Walter on the history of psychedelics. Special Issue Psychedelics in Psychiatry 2021 https://t.co/QsDIEwtj5m

Aug 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 3 shares · 156 followers View post →
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Feb 22, 2021 · 1 share · 2,065 followers View post →
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Ziyad Sultan
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RT @calyxlaw: Two new psychedelics review articles in Pharmacopsychiatry: The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry https://t.co/Gnr6WAZjY…

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Steven Witt
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RT @calyxlaw: Two new psychedelics review articles in Pharmacopsychiatry: The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry https://t.co/Gnr6WAZjY…

Dec 8, 2020 · 7 shares · 931 followers View post →
Graham Pechenik
@graham_pechenik · X

Two new psychedelics review articles in Pharmacopsychiatry: The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry https://t.co/Gnr6WAZjYv Psychedelics and Psychotherapy https://t.co/MXWrDe2OCI https://t.co/4ViaAexnDO

Dec 8, 2020 · 55 likes · 7 shares · 5,678 followers View post →
Amsterdam Psychedelic Research Association (APRA)
@APRAresearch · X

The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry. https://t.co/WXdMbYyfaY

Dec 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 4,011 followers View post →
Usona Institute
@usonainstitute · X

In this video, Usona’s Dr. Charles Raison speaks to @MDMagazine about the history of psychedelics in psychiatry #psychedelicresearch #psychiatry https://t.co/xlUH1DmzlL

Aug 21, 2019 · 1 like · 3,119 followers View post →
HCPLive
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With Denver making history as the first US city to effectively decriminalize mushrooms, hear about the history of psychedelics in psychiatry from Dr. Charles L. Raison. https://t.co/4uzdt4DLtu

May 9, 2019 · 7,538 followers View post →
Patrick Campbell
@RealPatCampbell · X

#Denver is making headlines for effectively decriminalizing psychedelic #mushrooms. Hear from Dr. Charles L Raison, of @UWBadgers, on the history of psychedelics in psychiatry. https://t.co/hMPCEETj61 #Mushrooms #psychedelics #Psilocybin

May 9, 2019 · 1 like · 747 followers View post →