About Jan Greve
Lived 1907 – 1996 (aged 89). Jan Greve was a Norwegian psychiatrist.
Jan Greve (?? – 1996 ) was a Norwegian psychiatrist who is best known for having used cannabis and LSD to treat his patients. In 1972 he was sentenced to one year in prison, of which nine months was probation, and his medical licence was revoked for two years. He resumed his practice following this time.
Retrospectively, Greve has stated that he considered the case to be part of a witchhunt where deviations from the mainstream drug policy view was the real enemy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jan Greve?
Norwegian psychiatrist (1907–1996)
When was Jan Greve born?
Jan Greve was born on 20 March 1907 in Oslo.
When did Jan Greve die?
Jan Greve died on 14 April 1996.
What was Jan Greve's occupation?
Jan Greve was a psychiatrist.
What nationality was Jan Greve?
Jan Greve was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Greve. https://biography.guide/jan-greve/
MLA: "Jan Greve." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jan-greve/.
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