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. 2017 Feb 20;27(4):R156-R158.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2016.12.058.

Hallucinogenic Drugs: A New Study Answers Old Questions about LSD

Adam L Halberstadt  1
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Hallucinogenic Drugs: A New Study Answers Old Questions about LSD

Adam L Halberstadt. Curr Biol. .
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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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