Mescaline: The forgotten psychedelic
Ian G Campbell, Ioanna A. Vamvakopoulou, Kelly A.d. Narine, Jason R.b. Dyck, David Nutt
Neuropharmacology October 14, 2022 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2022.109294 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD Mescaline Psilocybin Serotonin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Psychotomimetic Euphoriant Pharmacology |
| Citations | 97 |
| Key findings | Mescaline appears safe and potentially beneficial in clinical settings, with mechanisms similar to other classical psychedelics. |
Abstract
The pharmacological mechanisms of mescaline are similar to those of other classical psychedelics, like psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Mescaline appears to be safe to consume, with most intoxications being mild and easily treatable. Improvement in mental well-being and its ability to overcome alcoholism render mescaline potentially beneficial in clinical settings. This article is part of the Special Issue on 'Psilocybin Research'.