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Abstract Based on its ability to increase brain complexity, a seemingly reliable index of conscious level, we propose testing the capacity of the classic psychedelic, psilocybin, to increase conscious awareness… Click to show full abstract
Abstract Based on its ability to increase brain complexity, a seemingly reliable index of conscious level, we propose testing the capacity of the classic psychedelic, psilocybin, to increase conscious awareness in patients with disorders of consciousness. We also confront the considerable ethical and practical challenges this proposal must address, if this hypothesis is to be directly assessed.
Keywords:
treatment disorders;
disorders consciousness;
psychedelics treatment;
consciousness psychedelics
Journal Title: Neuroscience of Consciousness
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Neuroscience of Consciousness
Year Published: 2019
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