Drugsandthe Brain Part7 Psychedelics

Drugs & the Brain Part 7 Psychedelics

What are Psychedelics? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The Effects of Psychedelics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Mescaline ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Dow Derivatives ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Magic Mushrooms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Serotonin & Psilocin serotonin psilocin Psilocin is the hydrolysed form of psilocybin, with the change shown in blue. It closely resembles serotonin. The indole rings are shown in red.

Structure of Hallucinogens: Psilocybin & Mescaline psilocybin mescaline Many hallucinogens are variations of biological substances called indole-amines. These contain an indole ring structure (highlighted in red), which is simply a 6-membered benzene ring fused to a 5-membered ring containing nitrogen.

Ergot & the Genesis of LSD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Chemical Basis of Ergot ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

LSD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The First Trip ,[object Object]

Confirmation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Psychedelics Mimic Neurotransmitters ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Structure of LSD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Mode of Action ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Site of Action in the Brain ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Serotonin Neurons & LSD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Norepinephrine Neurons & LSD ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Effect on the Locus Coeruleus ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Multiple Systems May Be Involved ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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