Is LSD really the answer to Alcoholism?
Researchers from at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology analysed studies (meta-analysis) that used single doses of LSD to treat alcoholics from the 1960s and 1970s. The studies included 536 participants in total. They looked at the results of all of these studies which were all randomised controlled trials (double-blind). They found there was a benefit of the LSD treatment at the first follow up after treatment (1-3 months) but this was not statistically significant at the 6 month follow up. They state, that according to their meta-analysis, a single dose of LSD compares well with a daily dose of naltrexone, acramposate, or disulfiram (which are three commonly prescribed approved medications for reducing relapse in alcohol dependence. Not surprisingly the publication of this study was followed with a range of headlines: BBC - LSD 'helps alcoholics to give up drinking' SkyNews - LSD May Help Alcoholics Fight Addiction MSN - Acid Trip could help treat al