American Journal of Psychiatry
- Volume 112
- Number 12
- June 1956
Article
Publication date: 01 June 1956
Pages970–976The use of drugs such as mescaline and lysergic acid diethylamide for the experimental production of temporary psychotic states continues to offer unique opportunities for further research. The discovery that a metabolite of adrenaline induces an ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.12.970Publication date: 01 June 1956
Pages985–990Within the statistically limited scope of the observations in this study there exists no positive correlation between the occurrence of the death experience in patients undergoing insulin coma treatment and the depth of coma.
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.12.985Publication date: 01 June 1956
Pages991–997A group of 90 children, under the age of 15, with aggressive behavior was studied at the Pennsylvania Hospital (Franklin School) between 1925 and 1935. These children came largely from the Middle Atlantic States, and represented a wide [SEE TABLE 2 IN ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.12.991Publication date: 01 June 1956
Pages998–1003We have pointed out that one defensive adjustment of POW's to stress is withdrawal. If the stresses are not too severe the person will withdraw physically if possible, or in any case will refuse to allow himself to become involved with the environment to ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.12.998Publication date: 01 June 1956
Pages1004–1009The problem of alcoholism in the military service is briefly reviewed. An experimental program in rehabilitation is described, and the results in 50 cases discussed. These results indicate that the program has been of value. The experience of the workers ...
https://doi.org/10.1176/ajp.112.12.1004Publication date: 01 June 1956
Pages1010–1014Most "organic brain syndromes" are not difficult to diagnose. However, some "organic" states resemble schizophrenia, and this is particularly true of the acute intermittent type of porphyria. Here, the variable pain and paralysis and the prominent psychic ...
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