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Approved For Release 2008/04 DENTIN{RDP96-00788R001300020001-6 ST-CS-01-169~72 July 1972 The problems associated with military misuse of drugs is discussed. The classification of psychotomimetic drugs relating to their effects, either on higher nervous activity or in producing temporary disorders, mainly in somatic functions is outlined. The authors also mention some characteristics of the piperidyl glycolate group © : of psycho-warfare agents. Structural analogy of psychotomimetic derivates to the particular neurotransmitters is considered together with a hypothesis of competitive antagonism on receptors. The authors state that competitive antagonism seems to be one of the most acceptable possibilities of hallucinogenic effect mechanisms as well as a good base for the investigation of potential means for the effective prevention and treatment of hallucinogen intoxi- cations. The influence of stress and conventional weapons on the eventual result of pschotomimetic drugs effect in exceptional situations is taken into account. 6. (C/NFD) It must be concluded, based on the Soviet literature on psychopharmacological research, that the USSR has the ability and knowledge to develop and produce a sophisticated arsenal of incapacitating or mind altering weapons in the form of chemical agents, 76 NO FOREIGN DISSEMINATION CONFIDENTIAL Approved For Release 2003/09/10 : CIA-RDP96-00788R001300020001-6