Ultimately, as many, many, users are pointing out, this is not a controlled lab experiment despite its rigour. I applaud the author for taking initiative and I'

Ultimately, as many, many, users are pointing out, this is not a controlled lab experiment despite its rigour. I applaud the author for taking initiative and I'm so happy that people are looking at drugs that are anecdotally supposed to have these positive effects, but ultimately the weaknesses inherent in testing a schedule I drug without gov't approval sink any real findings. That being said, I find this experiment fascinating. I've taken LSD several times and intend to take it again in the future, and I've always had incredibly positive times with the drug in active doses (>150 micrograms each time). I think it's not illogical to assume that some of the positive benefits can be reached with a much smaller dose, but I agree with the author that anecdotal evidence is not convincing enough on this point. Were this experiment to be repeated, I would like to see several key changes: - A more accurate knowledge of the EXACT dosages used. LSD, as many have pointed out, is keen to react and de-nature. A chemist making and distributing the chemicals in a more professional manner than tabs from silk road would be a huge step forward - A broader user base to sample on. Drugs don't necessarily have the same effects, at the same dosages, for different people. I believe that the author didn't receive positive effects from his dosages, but that might be the dosages or him or it might do nothing. These nagging points hinder an otherwise very well-thought-out and conducted study.