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Second thoughts on psychedelic drugs

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  • 1City of Hope National Medical Center/Beckman Research Institute, Duarte, CA, USA.

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|May 20, 1998
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Early psychedelic research in the 1950s, including mescaline and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), faced serious medical concerns. These issues emerged before the public backlash, highlighting complications in human drug trials.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Medical History

Background:

  • The 1950s saw extensive medical research into psychedelic substances like mescaline and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD).
  • Proponents cite this era as evidence of psychedelic safety and efficacy.

Discussion:

  • A review of Sidney Cohen's work reveals significant medical concerns with psychedelics during the 1950s.
  • These concerns predated the public's negative reaction to these drugs in the 1960s.

Key Insights:

  • Early psychedelic drug research encountered serious medical issues.
  • Historical analysis of early psychedelic studies is crucial for understanding their risks.

Outlook:

  • The history of psychedelic research underscores the inherent complexities of human drug testing.

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  • Further investigation into historical medical data is essential for current psychedelic research.