LSD in Chronic Alcoholism
Canadian Psychiatric Association Journal June 1, 1964 DOI: 10.1177/070674376400900311 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSince 1959, 68 alcoholics were treated with LSD. Twenty-six patients reported sobriety during follow-up. The nature of the psychedelic experience itself appeared to be independently related to maintaining abstinence.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Observational cohort Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 68 |
| Population | Alcoholics |
| Intervention | LSD |
| Keywords | Sobriety Abstinence Chronic alcoholism Psychiatry Chronic alcoholic |
| Citations | 31 |
| Key finding | Twenty-six of 68 alcoholics treated with LSD reported sobriety during follow-up, and the nature of the experience appeared independently related to abstinence. |
Abstract
Since 1959, 68 alcoholics have been treated with LSD. Twenty-six patients reported sobriety in the follow-up period. The nature of the experience appeared to bear an independent relationship to abstinence.