Hannes Walter

The History of Psychedelics in Psychiatry

Pharmacopsychiatry December 7, 2020 David E. Nichols, Hannes Walter 131 citations

Abstract Initial interest in the value of psychedelic drugs (“psychotomimetics”) in psychiatry began in the early 20th century, with explorations of the possibility that mescaline or peyote could produce psychosis-like effects. Over time, interest was focused on whether the effects of psychedelics could inform as to the underlying basis for psychiatric disorders. As research continued, and...