What is Narcosynthesis? A Look at the Obsolete Psychiatric and Pharmacology Technique
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Emerging in the post-World War II era, narcosynthesis, also known as the sodium amytal interview, was a psychiatric technique developed to treat acute traumatic neurosis, particularly in soldiers. This procedure involved using intravenous drugs, primarily barbiturates, to help patients access and process repressed traumatic memories and emotions.
