'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay
Summary
A new study shows that a single high dose of LSD can help reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) for several months. The study included 198 adults, and those who received higher doses of LSD had significant improvements compared to those who took lower doses or placebos.Key Facts
- The study involved 198 adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
- GAD affects about 1 in 10 people each year.
- Participants received either a placebo or varying doses of LSD.
- Higher doses of LSD (100 or 200 micrograms) led to quick and lasting improvements in anxiety symptoms.
- The study lasted 12 weeks, and improvements held throughout this period.
- Researchers are unsure if the treatment's success depended on non-drug factors like the environment in which it was given.
- Current drugs for GAD are not effective for about half of those diagnosed.
- The study tested a form of LSD called MM120, which comes from the company MindMed.
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