Year: 1960
Type: article
Abstract: Since 1947, Forrer1-4) has introduced the so-called "atropine toxi ity therapy (A.T.T.)" as a new method of clinical treatment in psychiatry.In the practice of this therapy, at first atropine sulphate in a large dose of 30-200 mg is in jected intramuscularly, which introduces a transient disturbance of consciousness as a result of acutely intoxicated conditions lasting about 6-8 hours.For a period of 4-10 weeks, the injection is repeated one to three times per week.According to Miller8), Grisell6), Goldner5), Schwarz9) and others, this therapy seems to exhibit certain effects, especially for the patient with tensional state but
DOI: 10.1620/tjem.72.398
Authors: Toyoji Wada, Shoji Horigome, Takashi Sakurada
Institution: Hirosaki University
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W1964715400