LSD Research Resumes for Anxiety
September 25th, 2009
Most people familiar with the substance LSD probably associate the drug with the psychedelic counter-culture of the 1960′s and 70′s, when recreational use was popular. But the drug and its maker had other hopes for LSD as well, hoping to see it prove useful medically –especially in terms of the mental health field. After several decades of reluctance to return to the scientific study of the substance, researchers in Switzerland and at the University of California have begun conducting and publishing studies on the use of LSD as an aid in feelings of anxiety among the terminally ill. As more scholars and associations turn their attention to clinical uses of the substance, the mental health field may find that this controversial drug holds potential to heal.
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Sometimes I wonder how these researchers even come up with their theories. I mean who would have ever thought that LSD would be studied for its therapeutic benefits? Who even knew that there were any besides the thousands of hippies who were tripping on it in the 60s and 70s? I do hope that there is some relevancy to come out of the study much as there has been for the medical use of marijuana for AIDS and other terminal patients. It just sometimes seems like they are grasping at straws. But I guess that is how some of the best science is recognized in the long run.
Interesting indeed… because it will bring forth a new medication for mental health problems, but at the same time will offer easy availability of the drug … I just hope they have an additive that will negate its negative effect…
Looks like we are dabbling in dangerous game here!!
LSD in the terminally ill – who exactly people with advanced cancers, heart failure, cirrhosis?
@Heather, more dangerous than brain cancer? LSD is physiologically about as harmful as vitamin C. Do some research you bigoted bitch
LSD was being used in the offices of psychiatrist long before it became an icon of counter culture in the late 60′s. Some of the commenters here do not seem to be aware of this. If it wasnt for Leary being so irresponsible with it we would probably be seeing it used in a variety of treatments today.
anyone knocking it has probably never tried it. i have found that it has expanded my views on life and death and enforced my faith and spiritual life. if i had to choose therapy and occasional lsd use over painkillers and a remaining lifetime of antidepressants – i would choose the latter. my mom just made it through chemo and i wished she was able to allow herself to use alternative medicine but instead she suffered and in the end had a very painful withdrawal from painkillers and strong mood-enhancing drugs. it was a second blow to her already taxed physical and emotional state. im not crazy, not a hippy, and not a therapist. because of some of the experiences i have had on psychedelics i am completely at peace with life and dying. its a luxury to feel that way in my book! hopefully these groups can get funding and donations to complete the research.
Incidentally, I recently took a peculiar trip on LSD in which I recognized my social phobia, and the lengths that I go through to avoid social mingling. I then realized the consequences on marriage and friendships this posed. I am now less anxious than before and much less self conscious. Very therapeutic indeed. I hope this helps someone recognize the benefits of psychedelic therapy, although I don’t recommend tripping without at very least an experienced tripper.
Hello,
I have been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (terminal) and would like to have some input on availability of LSD therapy in Europe/US
thanks
CD
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