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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) shows promise as an alternative treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Early advocacy by Alcoholics Anonymous co-founder Bill Wilson suggests potential for LSD in addressing AUD challenges.

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  • Psychopharmacology
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a widely recognized support system for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
  • Concerns regarding AA's success rates were noted by co-founder Bill Wilson.
  • Historical research in the 1950s explored lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) as a potential treatment for AUD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the historical context of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in treating alcohol use disorder (AUD).
  • To investigate Bill Wilson's advocacy for LSD-assisted therapy in Alcoholics Anonymous.
  • To explore Carl Jung's potential views on LSD for AUD treatment, referencing his correspondence with Bill Wilson.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical documents, including Bill Wilson's correspondence with Carl Jung.
  • Analysis of Jung's prior opinions on psychedelic substances.
  • Examination of reported clinical successes of LSD in treating alcoholics.

Main Results:

  • Bill Wilson detailed his personal LSD experience and Canadian psychiatrists' successful AUD treatment outcomes in a letter to Carl Jung.
  • Aniela Jaffé responded to Wilson's letter, indicating Jung's awareness of the information before his passing.
  • The article contrasts Jung's initial negative views on psychedelics with the documented efficacy of LSD for AUD.

Conclusions:

  • The study posits whether Carl Jung might have reconsidered his stance on psychedelics, similar to his evolving views on group therapy.
  • This exploration suggests a potential paradigm shift in psychedelic therapy for alcohol use disorder.
  • The historical perspective highlights the enduring interest in novel therapeutic approaches for AUD.