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Pharmacology and Acute Effects of Different Psychedelics
Current clinical trials with psychedelics mostly use psilocybin. However, there are other classic psychedelics such as LSD, DMT and mescaline that may be useful. The presentation will give an overview on the substances currently used in clinical trials and then focus on the acute effect characteristics of different psychedelics.
Speakers
Professor of Clinical Pharmacology and Internal Medicine
Prof. Dr. Matthias Liechti
University Hospital, Basel
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