soc 204 goldberg ch 13 f15 f2f
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GOLDBERG CHAPTER 13 HALLUCINOGENS
SOC 204 Drugs & Society
How is your group project going?A. Splendid, thanks
for asking.B. Okay – just okay.C. Michelle, we’ve got
problems.D. To be honest, I
haven’t really thought about it, but I’m sure it will be fine. Splendid, th
anks for a
sking.
Okay – ju
st okay.
Michelle
, we’ve got p
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Would you like the day for working on your project to beA. TodayB. WednesdayC. ThursdayD. Friday (and have
Discussion on Thursday)E. Friday (and have
Discussion on Wednesday)
Today
Wednesd
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Thursday
Friday
(and have
Discussi
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Hallucinogens
Naming this class of drugs is complex
Have you used hallucinogens in the last 30 days?
A. YesB. No
Yes No
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Terms Hallucinogens
Drugs that induce perceived distortions in time and space
Phantasticants Term used to describe drugs that create a fantasy world
Psychedelic (“mind-manifesting”) A term that controversially implies a beneficial, visionary type
of effect
Psychotomimetic Refers to drugs that produce psychotic-like symptoms
Psychotogenic Refers to drugs that generate psychosis
Classical Phantastica Alter perceptions while allowing the
user to remain in communication with the present world
Indole hallucinogens Serotonin LSD, psilocybin
Catechol hallucinogens Norepinephrine & dopamine Mescaline, MDMA, belladonna, amanita
muscaria
Deliriants
Produce more mental confusion, greater clouding of consciousness, and a loss of touch with reality
Anticholinergic hallucinogens Acetylcholine PCP, ketamine
Hallucinogens
About 6,000 different types of plants are capable of altering consciousness
About 150 plants are used for hallucinogenic purposes
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) are synthetic hallucinogens
LSD Discovery
Synthesized from alkaloids extracted from the ergot fungus
Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann developed LSD as a possible headache remedy in 1938
Albert Hofmann, who was responsible for developing LSD, died from an LSD overdose soon after developing the drug.
A. True.B. False. He died at
57, jumping off a roof during a flashback.
C. False. He lived to be 102 and died of natural causes.
True.
False
. He died at
57, jum...
False
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Early Use of LSD
Theories of Benefit Psychotherapy Enhanced understanding
Military Experiments
At one time, hallucinogenic drugs were associated with witchcraft and sorcery.
A. TrueB. False
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Timothy Leary
Experiments on Harvard graduate students
Religion: League of Spiritual Discovery
At twice its normal dosage, LSD can be fatal.
A. TrueB. False
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Pharmacology
Mouse Party Different hallucinogens are classified by
which neurotransmitter they impact Tolerance develops rapidly Metabolized by liver, half-life is
approximately 3 hours No physical dependence or withdrawal
symptoms
LSD
A. Is the most potent psychoactive chemical known to man
B. Causes a distressing withdrawal syndrome
C. Does not create tolerance
Is the m
ost potent p
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Does not c
reate to
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Trips
Perceptions Altered Visual Images Time Altered Synesthesia
Emotionality 6-9 hours Unique and variable experiences
The phenomenon of hearing colors or seeing sounds is called:
A. FlashbackB. TripC. SynesthesiaD. Overdose
Flash
back Trip
Synesth
esia
Overd
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Use of LSD makes one more creative.
A. TrueB. False
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Adverse Reactions Bad Trips Panic Reactions Flashbacks
LSD has been shown to be as addictive as heroin.
A. TrueB. False
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Do you agree with using hallucinogens for psychotherapeutic purposes?A. YesB. No
Yes No
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Discussion 7
PRO GROUP – list 3-4 reasons to use hallucinogens in a therapeutic setting
CON GROUP – list 3-4 reasons to NOT use hallucinogens in a therapeutic setting
BOTH GROUPS – what safeguards should be in place if/when these drugs are used?
BOTH GROUPS – do you believe these drugs enhance creativity or spirituality or emotional expression? Why or why not??
Would you go without your phone for a year if someone gave you a million dollars?
A. YesB. No way
Yes
No way
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Expert Group Activity
Study the hallucinogen What is it? How is it used? How is it regulated? What are the effects? Are there negative effects or
warnings?
Psilocybin “Magic Mushrooms”
Dimethyltryptamine (DMT)
PeyoteMescaline
MDMA - Ecstasy
PCP (Phencyclidine)
BelladonnaMandrakeHenbaneDatura
Amanita Muscaria
Salvia Divinorum
Morning GloryHawaiian Baby Woodrose