EFFECT OF DRUGS
Paul H. Hoch, James P. Cattell, Harry H. Pennes
American Journal of Psychiatry February 1, 1952 DOI: 10.1176/ajp.108.8.585 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | One individual |
| Interventions | Sodium amytal Pervitin Mescaline |
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Drug Personality Mental activity Pharmacology |
| Citations | 57 |
| Key points | Describes and compares the reactions of sodium amytal, pervitin, and mescaline in the same individual, noting differences and evaluating the role of personality type. |
Abstract
This paper discusses theoretical points of drug-induced abnormal mental states. The reaction of 3 different drugs, sodium amytal, pervitin, and mescaline, on the same individual is described and the differences noted. The relationship of personality type to drug reaction is evaluated and the normalizing and disorganizing effect of certain drugs on mental patients discussed.