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Who was the creator of the Good Friday experiment?
Walter Pahnke
What is the significant Christian holiday that the experiment was held on?
Good Friday
What drug was given to the experimental groups in Pahnke's experiment?
Psilocybin
What decade did Pahnke's experiment occur in?
The 1960s
Philosopher who worked with Pahnke that claims that all mystics, regardless of era or tradition, experience universal elements.
Walter Stace
How many Graduate students were observed in Pahnke's experiment?
20 students, 10 pairs
What drug was given to the control group in Pahnke's experiment?
Nicotonic acid/a B vitamin
What chapel did Pahnke's experiment take place in (also another name for the experiment)?
Marsh Chapel
A scientist who followed up with 16/20 of the participants in Pahnke's experiment 25 years later.
Rick Doblin
Goal of Pahnke's experiment.
To determine if experiences triggered by psychedelic drugs are similar to experiences of acknowledged mystics.
What effects did nicotinic acid/B vitamin create?
Transient flushing and tingling sensations
Where were Pahnke's experimental participants from?
Andover-Newton Theological Seminary
What degrees did Walter Pahnke have?
MD, theological degree (MDiv), and PhD
What were the results of Pahnke's experiment?
Psilocybin caused a mystical-like experience with lasting effects.
What were the doses of drugs given to each group in Pahnke's experiment?
30 mg of psilocybin, 15 mg of psilocybin, and 200 mg of nicotinic acid
What are the risks of medicalizing psilocybin to treat conditions such as depression?
Psilocybin can make people physically aggressive or suicidal, can cause adverse side effects, or can lead to issues in drug regulation.