In the 1950s and 60s, LSD was explored as an aid to psychotherapy for various psychiatric illnesses. LSD research was short-lived, however, and the drug was declared illegal in the late 1960s.

Lucy, acid, dots — whatever you want to call it, LSD is one of the most well-known hallucinogens. Here's a look at what it feels like, the risks involved, and how to stay safe if you decide to ...

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the most well-known psychedelics. It’s a synthetic compound that was first synthesized in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann. LSD is one of the most ...

“LSD is actually an amazing drug,” says Freeman. “The real issue with it is the abuse potential.” Freeman notes that LSD is one of the safest drugs out there from a physiological perspective.

Scientists Tweaked LSD’s Molecular Structure and Created a Wild New Brain Drug This new compound could be a game changer. May 17, 7:30 AM EDT / Victor Tangermann ...

Scientists have for the first time scanned the brains of people using LSD and found the psychedelic drug frees the brain to become less compartmentalized and more like the mind of a baby.

The results suggest that LSD’s grip on the receptor is what keeps it trapped inside. “That explains to a great extent why LSD is so potent and why it’s so long-lasting,” Roth says.

A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis, made small tweaks to the molecular structure of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) to see if it could be turned into an effective brain ...