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Psychopharmacology: finding one's way
1Fetzer Institute, Kalamazoo, MI 49009, USA.
Summary
This paper chronicles the evolution of psychopharmacology from its early days to its current status as an interdisciplinary science. It highlights key discoveries and the establishment of research centers, emphasizing the field's growth and future potential.
Area of Science:
- Psychopharmacology
- Neuroscience
- Experimental Psychiatry
Background:
- The author's 48-year journey in psychopharmacology, beginning in physical chemistry and traditional pharmacology.
- Early research on the nervous system, including X-ray diffraction studies of myelin and drug effects on brain electrical activity.
- Pre-chlorpromazine clinical studies on catatonic schizophrenic stupor.