Project MKUltra

One 1955 MKUltra document gives an indication of the size and range
of the effort; this document refers to the study of an assortment of
mind-altering substances described as follows:^[28]

1. Substances which will promote illogical thinking and impulsiveness
   to the point where the recipient would be discredited in public.
2. Substances which increase the efficiency of mentation and perception.
3. Materials which will cause the victim to age faster/slower in maturity.
4. Materials which will promote the intoxicating effect of alcohol.
5. Materials which will produce the signs and symptoms of recognized
   diseases in a reversible way so that they may be used for malingering,
   etc.
6. Materials which will cause temporary/permanent brain damage and loss of memory.
7. Substances which will enhance the ability of individuals to
   withstand privation, torture and coercion during interrogation and
   so-called “brain-washing”.
8. Materials and physical methods which will produce amnesia for events preceding and during their use.
9. Physical methods of producing shock and confusion over extended periods of time and capable of surreptitious use.
10. Substances which produce physical disablement such as paralysis of the legs, acute anemia, etc.
11. Substances which will produce a chemical that can cause blisters.
12. Substances which alter personality structure in such a way that the
    tendency of the recipient to become dependent upon another person is
    enhanced.
13. A material which will cause mental confusion of such a type that the
    individual under its influence will find it difficult to maintain a
    fabrication under questioning.
14. Substances which will lower the ambition and general working efficiency of men when administered in undetectable amounts.
15. Substances which promote weakness or distortion of the eyesight or hearing faculties, preferably without permanent effects.
16. A knockout pill which can surreptitiously be administered in drinks,
    food, cigarettes, as an aerosol, etc., which will be safe to use,
    provide a maximum of amnesia, and be suitable for use by agent types on
    an ad hoc basis.
17. A material which can be surreptitiously administered by the above
    routes and which in very small amounts will make it impossible for a
    person to perform physical activity.