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LSD for Veterans

3 papers and 0 clinical trials exploring lsd as a treatment for veterans.

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LSD

LSD is a classic psychedelic ergoline with high potency at microgram doses and an 8-12 hour duration of action, mediated primarily via 5-HT2A receptor agonism. Modern Phase IIb data in generalised anxiety disorder and FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation for MM120 have reignited clinical development.

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IndicationApproximately 1 in 10 veterans are diagnosed with PTSD and around 30% of veterans experience depression.

Veterans

Psychedelic treatments are emerging as promising therapeutic options for veterans dealing with mental health conditions, particularly post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment-resistant depression. Recent clinical trials highlight the efficacy of compounds such as MDMA and psilocybin in alleviating symptoms and improving overall quality of life.

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Efficacy of Psychoactive Drugs for the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: A Systematic Review of MDMA, Ketamine, LSD and Psilocybin

This review (2020, s=9) investigated the therapeutic potential of MDMA, ketamine, LSD, and psilocybin as therapeutic agents for PTSD. However, only studies concerning ketamine and MDMA were found and included in the review, and it is suggested that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy holds moderate promise.

Published
September 15, 2020
Journal
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
Authors
Varker, T., Watson, L., Gibson, K., Forbes, D.
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LSD experiments by the United States Army

This article (2017) examines the history of LSD experiments within the US army and their frequent short and long-term side effects and complications that have, according to the author, not received enough attention in the recent resurgence of interest in psychedelics.

Published
July 7, 2017
Journal
History of Psychiatry
Authors
Ross, C. A.
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From Hofmann to the Haight Ashbury, and into the Future: The Past and Potential of Lysergic Acid Diethlyamide

This review (2014) summarises the history of LSD research and outlines the potential applications in the future.

Published
March 11, 2014
Journal
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
Authors
Smith, D. E., Raswyck, G. E., Dickerson Davidson, L.

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