The use of narcotics to induce a comatose state in someone about to undergo psychoanalysis which may be emotionally disturbing.
Psychoanalysis conducted while the patient is under the influence of drugs and narcotics forms the foundation of what is commonly referred to as “truth-enhancing substances.” Essentially, this process involves the use of drugs to diminish the brain’s critical faculties, making it more probable for a person to provide truthful responses to questions. This is due to the fact that the higher cognitive centers of the brain are rendered less capable of concocting falsehoods.