Neuropsychopharmacology October 2017 PMID 28447622

Modern Clinical Research on LSD.

Matthias E Liechti

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The overall tone indicates curiosity and cautious optimism, as seen in mentions of the article from 2017 and references to clinical findings that show LSD can induce emotional effects and reduce anxiety. Phrases like 'potentially dangerous' juxtapose with supportive comments citing its therapeutic prospects, highlighting mixed but engaged perspectives.

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Most discussions acknowledge the findings, particularly regarding LSD's potential therapeutic effects and safety in controlled settings.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity about the research, referencing specific studies and implications for mental health treatment.

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Participants engage by referencing the article, quoting authors like Matthias E Liechti, and debating the safety and misuse aspects.

ImpactModerate impact

The social discussions hint at a recognition of LSD's potential significance in psychiatry, though some skepticism persists.

Abstract in brief

Modern clinical research on LSD over the past 25 years shows that it acutely induces mystical experiences, sensory changes, and emotional shifts, such as increased empathy and feelings of closeness to others.
LSD affects brain function by reducing the connectivity of certain networks, increasing thalamocortical and visual cortex connectivity, and raising brain entropy, which correlates with hallucinations and personality traits like openness.
In clinical studies, LSD was found to reduce anxiety in patients with life-threatening illnesses for up to two months, with no significant adverse effects in controlled medical settings, suggesting its potential for psychiatric treatment.

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Julio

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@malacamarada https://t.co/7oqn7u5bh2 https://t.co/ev5aloddwa https://t.co/61DW0h2mWE https://t.co/Wf33wThd2d En resumen, son potencialmente peligrosos en personas con historial familiar (como muchos fármacos legales), pero la psicofarmacología converge bastante en que no es negativa

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Dr. Fabian Pitter STEINMETZ

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@balla_rhina @OsterholzerN @malumgranatum9 @martingommel Deshalb glaube ich Ihnen nicht

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Anastasie

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Modern Clinical Research on LSD [Matthias E Liechti, Neuropsychopharmacology. 2017 Oct; 42(11): 2114–2127] https://t.co/rIKrjxSecN https://t.co/W45tI9QOi1

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Remek

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Ivar Viana Brandi

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Kali

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"LSD and other hallucinogens are misused but are not addictive substances" - Matthias E Liechti, "Modern Clinical Research on LSD" in Neuropsychopharmacology, 2017 https://t.co/DB2ag7dD0C

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RT @ChiMaBa1: Modern Clinical Research on LSD | Neuropsychopharmacology https://t.co/bCp9KRV4Q1

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ChiMaBa

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addict•Ô•quiz

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15/ comme vous pouvez le voir dans le tableau issus d'un article de 2017: Modern Clinical Research on LSD https://t.co/TVU7bIOu8a https://t.co/5SBRgSKXX5

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