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    This 1964 article explores the therapeutic use of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in psychiatric settings, highlighting its benefits for alcoholism and the nurse

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    • Psychiatric Nursing
    • History of Medicine
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    • Nursing curricula often omit historical context, despite its value.
    • The 1960s saw research into the therapeutic potential of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
    • This article revisits a 1964 piece by nurse Kay Parley on LSD therapy.

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    • The article emphasizes the enriching experience for nurses guiding patients through LSD treatment.
    • Parley's personal history of "manic-depressive psychosis" and LSD treatment informed her perspective.

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  • The historical account provides insight into early psychoactive substance research in psychiatry.

    • Implications:

    • There is a contemporary resurgence in interest regarding the therapeutic applications of psychedelic substances.
    • Understanding historical nursing practices with LSD offers context for current psychedelic-assisted therapy research.
    • Archived nursing literature provides valuable lessons for modern mental healthcare approaches.