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SUBJECT: Successful Application of Narco-Hypuotic Interrogation (ARTICHOKE) :,,

1. A team composed of representatives of this officc and of the Medical Office have recently concludednr rsetwo successful interrogations using drugs and hypnosis.

2. A more detailed account is attached hereto. However, the high lights arc as follows:

. (a) Subjects were Ryssian agents suspected of being doubled.

(b) Cover was psychiatric-medical.

(c) Control methods were by narcosis, by hypnosis, and by combination of both.

(d) The interrogations were regarded by OSO as' very successful.

(e) "Regression" under hypnotism was obtained (reliving past incidents of subject's life). wrs ohtained

(f) Amnesia of the actual interrogations was obtained.

3. If you should desire, I will arrange for Mr.  and Mr to give you a full briefing.

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14 July 1952

MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Central Intelligence