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LSD Dose Eases Anxiety in 65% of Participants

9/9/2025

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A study reveals that a single LSD dose can significantly alleviate anxiety and depression in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Involving 198 participants, higher doses (100-200 micrograms) showed notable improvements, while lower doses were ineffective.
After 12 weeks, 65% of participants receiving 100 micrograms reported benefits.
LSD's Schedule I classification restricts its medical use to approved research.
Health officials are interested in further investigating psychedelic therapies for mental health.

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Story summary

A study reveals that a single LSD dose can significantly alleviate anxiety and depression in adults with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD).
Involving 198 participants, higher doses (100-200 micrograms) showed notable improvements, while lower doses were ineffective.
After 12 weeks, 65% of participants receiving 100 micrograms reported benefits.
LSD's Schedule I classification restricts its medical use to approved research.
Health officials are interested in further investigating psychedelic therapies for mental health.