Anorexia on acid
Drugs and Alcohol Today April 13, 2009 DOI: 10.1108/17459265200900006 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A woman with anorexia nervosa |
| Intervention | LSD |
| Key findings | The author recounts that a carefully planned LSD experience produced cognitive changes that inspired her to change her attitude toward food and increase her desire to recover, which she describes as enhancing her recovery from anorexia. |
Abstract
Introduction This personal account written by an anorexia sufferer explains how a carefully planned experience with LSD set her on the road to recovery. She explains how the cognitive changes brought about on LSD inspired her to change her attitude towards food and desire to get well, enhancing the recovery process.