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'''Narcosynthesis''' is a psychotherapeutic technique that utilizes psychotropic drugs, particularly barbiturates, to induce a trance-like state with the aim of facilitating recall of traumatic events and aiding in the resolution of psychological distress.

== History ==
The term "narcosynthesis" was first coined by [[William_Sargant|William Sargant]] in 1944. Sargant and others at the Belmont Hospital, Sutton, used narcosynthesis to treat soldiers returning from war with [[Posttraumatic_stress_disorder|post-traumatic stress disorder]] (PTSD). The technique was later adopted and further developed by other practitioners, such as [[Arthur_Janov|Arthur Janov]] and his [[Primal_therapy|primal therapy]].

== Methodology ==
Narcosynthesis involves the administration of a narcotic, typically a barbiturate like sodium amytal, to induce a state of relaxation and lowered inhibitions. The patient is then guided by the therapist to recall and confront traumatic memories, with the aim of integrating these memories into the patient's conscious understanding and thus reducing their power to cause distress.

== Criticism and Controversy ==
Despite its initial popularity, narcosynthesis has been criticized for its potential to create false memories and for its lack of empirical support. Some critics argue that the use of drugs to induce a trance-like state can lead to suggestibility and the creation of [[False_memory_syndrome|false memories]]. Furthermore, there is a lack of rigorous scientific research supporting the efficacy of narcosynthesis, and it is not widely accepted or practiced in contemporary psychotherapy.

== See Also ==
* [[Psychotherapy]]
* [[Hypnosis]]
* [[Barbiturate]]
* [[Posttraumatic_stress_disorder|PTSD]]
* [[False_memory_syndrome]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Psychotherapy]]
[[Category:Psychiatry]]
[[Category:Medical treatments]]
[[Category:History of medicine]]

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