Prior to LSD becoming illegal and research investigating its use medically being banned, physicians and medical researchers had been exploring the use of LSD in the treatment for a variety of psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, and PTSD just to name a few.
More recently, researchers in Switzerland have picked up where others had left off back in the 60s and have started investigating the safety and efficacy in using LSD as a form of psychotherapy in patients with anxiety secondary to nearing end of life. This is the first controlled trial of LSD in more than 40 years and researchers believe their findings are positive and could further the idea that LSD may be beneficial therapeutically.
For more information check out these articles:
More recently, researchers in Switzerland have picked up where others had left off back in the 60s and have started investigating the safety and efficacy in using LSD as a form of psychotherapy in patients with anxiety secondary to nearing end of life. This is the first controlled trial of LSD in more than 40 years and researchers believe their findings are positive and could further the idea that LSD may be beneficial therapeutically.
For more information check out these articles:
- "LSD, Reconsidered For Therapy" by Benedict Carey (NY Times)
- "LSD Assisted Psychotherapy Effective For End of Life Treatment" by Laura Prendergeist (Guardian Liberty Voice)
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