Mushrooms and Madness: Hallucinogenic Mushrooms and Some Psychopharmacological Implications
The Canadian Journal of Psychiatry November 1, 1980 DOI: 10.1177/070674378002500709 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Neurochemical Psychoactive substance Alkaloids |
| Citations | 11 |
| Key findings | The article argues that psilocybin-related substances and indole compounds like baeocystin require more study due to their potential connection to psychotic illness. |
Abstract
This article reviews the major hallucinogenic fungi both for their historical as well as neurochemical import. Despite voluminous literature on them, relatively little study has focused on psilocybin related substances that could relate to forms of psychotic illness. Some metabolic pathways are reviewed which illustrate the need for more study of indole compounds such as baeocystin.
Comparable studies
Other narrative reviews on psilocybin, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic psychedelics: An integrative review of epidemiology, therapeutics, mystical experience, and brain network function. General population | 2019 | Integrative review | |
| The pharmacology of psilocybin | 2002 | Review | |
| Serotonin research: contributions to understanding psychoses | 2008 | Review | |
| Psychedelics, Meditation, and Self-Consciousness | 2018 | Review | |
| The abuse potential of medical psilocybin according to the 8 factors of the Controlled Substances Act | 2018 | Review |
Citations in the library
Cited by 4
- Occurrence and use of hallucinogenic mushrooms containing psilocybin alkaloids TemaNord May 19, 2009
- Mushroom Use by College Students Journal of Drug Education June 1, 1985
- The effect of particular active substances of hallucinogenic mushrooms Acta Universitatis Lodziensis Folia Biologica et Oecologica November 26, 2014
- Psilocybin and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms February 2, 2012
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