LSD Lysergic acid diethylamide known as LSD is a potent psychedelic drug that intensifies thoughts, emotions, and sensory perception. With classic names as acid or lucy, LSD can cause mystical, spiritual, or religious experiences. At higher doses, it primarily induces visual and auditory hallucinations
How is LSD used in therapeutic?
LSD therapy is always administered in a controlled and supervised environment.
During the session, a medical practitioner provides support and reassurance as the patient experiences the effects of the drug.
Although the patient’s consciousness is significantly altered, they are still able to clearly remember the experience thereafter.
In some psychedelic therapy sessions, patients listen to a carefully chosen music playlist. This is thought to help create a more meaningful therapeutic experience.
People’s experiences with LSD suggest they feel more in touch with their emotions, can confront their fears, and develop personal strengths. They also experience intense emotional highs.
These experiences usually result in changes in a person’s emotional trust, understanding of situations, habits, and overall perspective on the world.
Using LSD outside of a medical setting can lead to frightening experiences or accidents. Having a sober person present, known as a ‘trip sitter’, is an effective way to reduce the risks associated with LSD.
What are the unknowns with LSD therapy?
While LSD-assisted therapy shows promise, there’s still a lot to learn about its use for treating different health conditions.
For example, LSD may not be suitable for some individuals with certain mental health conditions, as the effects of psychedelics can mimic or worsen their symptoms.16
It’s also suggested future studies on LSD should focus on improving the quality of people’s experiences during treatment, to increase the positive effects and reduce anxiety.
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