LSD, a psychedelic drug, has a rich history that spans from its use in psychiatric research to its adoption by the counterculture movement and involvement in secret CIA mind-control experiments. Today, it is making a comeback, with researchers exploring its potential therapeutic applications and some scientists even considering its use in clinical trials.
LSD - from counterculture to clinical trials
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LSD – from counterculture to clinical trials
From early psychiatric research to counterculture and secret CIA mind-control experiments, LSD has had a turbulent history. Now, it’s finding its way back into the lab and quite possibly, medicine cabinets.
Published On 7 Oct 2026
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