ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
Hallucinogens
;
Hallucinations
;
LSD
;
Dimethyltryptamine
;
Chlorpromazine
;
Amphetamine
;
Monkey Behavior
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract An attempt was made to develop an objective behavioral profile that could be used to distinguish the behavioral effects of hallucinogens from those of other classes of drugs. Saline, bromo-lysergic acid diethylamide, and two doses each of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), diemethyltryptamine (DMT), chlorpromazine, and d-amphetamine sulphate were administered to solitary adolescent rhesus monkeys whose behavior was observed, videotaped, and scored in a number of categories. Hallucinogens (LSD and DMT) could be distinguished from other drugs by the increased frequency of unusual behaviors such as spasms, stereotypy, and inappropriate behavior, and the decreased amount of exploration time. Hallucinogens also produced distinctive qualitative changes in behavior.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00429415
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