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There was an outpouring of scientific research into LSD and what it might be useful for in the years following its synthesis. Towards the 70s-80s, research effo
by cr1895 8y ago
There was an outpouring of scientific research into LSD and what it might be useful for in the years following its synthesis. Towards the 70s-80s, research efforts were quashed and its use became increasingly and negatively politicized. It is inexorably political.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_lysergic_acid_diethylamide#Psychiatric_use https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_lysergic_acid_dieth...
I'd recommend Michael Pollan's recent book, "How to Change your Mind" if you'd like to read more.