Of all drugs, LSD could possibly be the most powerful of all. Albert Hoffman created this drug in 1938, and it’s been studied ever since.
But research slowed down in the 1960s due to the fact that the drug was banned. Only recently has interested continued because of the need depression cures, and even cures for anxiety. LSD could be a solution, a viable antidepressant and drug to combat other addictions.
under LSD (right), which was linked to hallucinations.
Past “trips” while on LSD still have people curious and wondering. Why is this drug so powerful, and why does it create a sense of oneness with the universe?
Scientists utilized brain scans to measure blood flow. Using magnetoencephalography, resting state MRI and arterial spin labeling, researchers were able to understand brain waves and functional connections as well.
We’re getting it done. What scientists were scared to do before, has become quite effective.
“It’s similar to physics discovering the Higgs Boson particle.” Says former Drug advisor, David Nutt.
