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1955: “Experimental Compound MER 17 (Frenquel) and LSD-25”
Documentary film, Medical film, 1950s Ben Breen 12/11/25 Documentary film, Medical film, 1950s Ben Breen 12/11/25

1955: “Experimental Compound MER 17 (Frenquel) and LSD-25”

This clinical demonstration film documents Dr. Howard Fabing’s research into the "model psychosis" hypothesis, featuring a psychology graduate student named Ronnie having a “decidedly” unpleasant time on LSD.

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