LSD as an Adjunct to Psychotherapy with Alcoholics

Study at a glance

Characteristics	Controlled clinical trial Peer reviewed
Sample size	68
Population	Alcoholic patients
Intervention	LSD
Duration	6-month follow-up
Topics	LSD
Keywords	Adjunct Psychotherapist Clinical psychology
Citations	10
Key findings	LSD as an adjunct to psychotherapy was associated with higher rates of sobriety in alcoholics compared to standard treatment alone.

(1960). LSD as an Adjunct to Psychotherapy with Alcoholics. The Journal of Psychology: Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 85-104.

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