A Social History and Analysis of the Lsd Controversy
Journal of Humanistic Psychology October 1, 1983 Roy F. Baumeister, Kathleen S. Placidi 31 citations
The evolution of LSD use and the controversy surrounding it are reviewed. LSD is treated as a powerful drug whose mind-revealing effects embodied the potential for both psychological harm and personal insight. Predominant motives for LSD use appear to have shifted from desire for self-exploration to a desire for fun. Early LSD use, stimulated by curiosity and adventure seeking, focused on the...