Hallucinogenic Drugs: A New Study Answers Old Questions about LSD
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LSD induces profound psychedelic effects, including changes in the meaning of percepts. The subjective effects of LSD are fully blocked by a 5-HT2A receptor antagonist. LSD may alter meaningfulness by increasing activity in cortical regions responsible for processing personal attribution.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 27 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2017