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LSD is also known for it's use in treating migraines (about a 1/4 of a recreational dose is effective). I used to keep a supply for this purpose as I was unable
by zcid 15y ago
LSD is also known for it's use in treating migraines (about a 1/4 of a recreational dose is effective). I used to keep a supply for this purpose as I was unable to afford the prescription drugs that provide me relief. Unfortunately, LSD carries such a heavy penalty that I no longer do this and usually just shut myself in a dark room for a day or two when I get migraines. I'm lucky that I get them very rarely as opposed to those that get them monthly or even weekly.
I remember a short blurb in a Cary Grant [auto?]biography about his use of the drug in therapy and how it changed his life and perspective for the better.
It bothers me that a drug like this is so demonized that its possible therapeutic values are almost completely ignored. I know that there are some researchers still doing work in the area, but they are very few due to the huge legal obstacles at the federal levels.
I see this as just one more area where prohibition has harmed us. It's so sad that science has become subject to government after so many hundreds of years working to free it from the yoke of religion.
Edit: BTW, LSD is listed as a Schedule I drug (the most serious according to US law) and is listed with other such threats as MDMA, heroin, and mankind's worst enemy: Marijuana. It also carries a life sentence in federal prison upon a second trafficking offense.
- hornd 15y agoWhat were the/were there any psychedelic effects of the dosage you took? Did you find you could still "function" in day to day life (work, school, etc)?
- zcid 15y agoThere weren't any psychedelic effects at that dose for me, but there might be for others. You could try a lower dose, but that became a really tiny piece of paper. I did feel a little slower, and it was slightly more difficult to focus during school. It also had an anti-depressant effect. I am very fortunate that I only get migraines a couple of times a year so the fogginess was never a real issue.
- Misha_B 15y agoHave you heard of possible cure for migraines with a ketogenic diet? Reading your comment I recalled I read this story: http://perfecthealthdiet.com/?p=1543 http://perfecthealthdiet.com/?p=1543 (also related: http://perfecthealthdiet.com/?p=2921 http://perfecthealthdiet.com/?p=2921).
- samstave 15y agoIt is demonized as it wakes the user up to the bullshit of the system. If you see the universe in all its natural glory, you flatly reject the idea that you should pay fealty to the faulty systems of corrupt humans. LSD is illegal because it creates more Humanity in humans, Humanity which is more closely connected with reality.
- drewblaisdell 15y agoThis sentiment is so romantic that I almost chose not to reply about how inaccurate it is.
- impeachgod 15y agoInaccurate? How so?
- sophacles 15y agoSo instead you chose to effectively say "you're wrong" without any backing... care too elaborate on why we should believe your argument?
- drewblaisdell 15y agoHe claims the government determined that LSD should be Schedule I to oppress the masses and I am the one who is supposed to supply evidence?
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- drewblaisdell 15y agoPlease, share one scholarly article that indicates causation between the "eye-opening" cultural effects of LSD and its criminalization. As I see it, when the Controlled Substances Act passed, LSD was lumped in with a whole bunch of other drugs that do not have this effect.
- Daniel_Newby 15y ago> Unfortunately, LSD carries such a heavy penalty that I no longer do this and usually just shut myself in a dark room for a day or two when I get migraines. There is a cheap (prescription) drug called ergotamine that tickles brain receptors similar to those affected by LSD.
- zcid 15y agoThere are also the triptan class of drugs such as Relpax. The problem is you have to go to a doctor to get a prescription. Doctor visits are expensive (relative to my income for most of my life) unless you have access to a school clinic or you have insurance. Migraine medicines should be OTC. The side effects don't warrant limited access.
- dutchbrit 15y agoI've heard that shrooms are also very good for treating migraines.