The Use of LSD in Psychotherapy
Journal of Psychedelic Drugs September 1, 1970 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.1970.10471362 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe paper discusses the historical and clinical use of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) as an adjunct to psychotherapy during the 1950s and 1960s. It describes how LSD was administered in controlled settings to facilitate emotional release, enhance introspection, and deepen the therapeutic process, particularly for patients with anxiety, depression, and addiction. The author notes that while some psychotherapists reported positive outcomes, the clinical use of LSD was controversial and eventually restricted due to legal and safety concerns. The paper provides an overview of the theoretical rationale, methods, and limitations of LSD-assisted psychotherapy during that era.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | LSD |
| Topics | LSD |
| Keywords | Psychotherapist Psychology |
| Citations | 38 |
| Key finding | Argues that LSD, when used as an adjunct to psychotherapy under controlled conditions, can facilitate emotional release and therapeutic breakthroughs in patients with neurotic conditions. |
Abstract
(1970). The Use of LSD in Psychotherapy. Journal of Psychedelic Drugs: Vol. 3, LSD. The Psychedelic Experience and Beyond, pp. 52-62.