Narkoanaliza

The book "Narcoanalysis," authored by Dr. Milan Jovanović and published in 1985, is a comprehensive scholarly monograph dedicated to a specific diagnostic and therapeutic method used within 20th-century medical, psychiatric, and legal practice. Narcoanalysis—a procedure involving the administration of certain chemical substances, such as barbiturates, to induce a state of semi-consciousness and facilitate communication with a patient or subject—is examined from multiple perspectives, ranging from its pharmacological foundations to its practical application. The author provides a detailed analysis of the method's historical development, its medical indications in psychiatric treatment (such as the management of neuroses and repressed trauma), and its controversial role in forensic and criminological examinations. Particular emphasis is placed on ethical, legal, and deontological issues, including concerns regarding human rights, the reliability of statements obtained, and the legal admissibility of such procedures within the judicial system. This 1985 edition holds significant historical-medical and legal-criminological value. The book remains an important reference for medical historians, psychiatrists, and legal professionals studying the evolution of forensic psychiatry and ethical standards in medicine during the late 20th century.