ISSN 2373-809X
4 papers in the library · 1 citation · publishing 2013-2024
UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal 2024 Jose Miranda
Psychedelic substances, which were once categorized as Schedule 1 drugs, are gaining public attention for their potential to treat individuals with mental conditions. Every Schedule 1 drug was once considered to have no medicinal value, with the potential for high abuse, but recent research has suggested otherwise. LySergic acid Diethylamide (LSD) and MethyleneDioxy-MethAmphetamine (MDMA) are...
UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal May 3, 2023 Ivan Griffith 1 citation
Floatation-REST (Reduced Environmental Stimulus Technique/Therapy), more commonly known as sensory deprivation, is a technique for relaxation and stress reduction that is quickly growing more popular due to the many benefits it seems to provide for its participants. Floatation-REST is a mild form of sensory deprivation/isolation in which the participant floats in a tank of saltwater (magnesium...
UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal December 7, 2017 Mitzy Flores Sandoval
This literature review is focused on the External Mind Thesis, which lies in the field of Cognitive Science, more specifically under Embodiment Theory. The purpose is to encourage future research on the Extended Mind Theory and elaborate on a few research methods. Literature focusing on the different types of memory processes are essential to successfully approach extended mind research or any...
UC Merced Undergraduate Research Journal 2013 Charlesice Hawkins
Research on psychedelic substances is re-emerging. Here we review chemical and physiological effects in addition to medical uses for psychedelic substances. The most common substances included here as psychedelics are lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and peyote. Safety is the priority underlying the majority of the following studies.