Microdosing LSD for Alzheimer’s proves safe in early human trial
Just as a side note for those who think that it is the first step in recognizing the benefits of microdosing for healthy people, that study shows nothing.<p>First, it just shows that it is safe. It is expected, LSD is one of the safest drugs out there. I don't think there is a single verifiable instance of someone dying from LSD poisoning, even considering massive overdoses. And because we are talking microdoses, it is not like people are going to experience traumatizing bad trips.<p>The real question is whether microdosing LSD is better than a placebo and we don't have the answer yet.<p>And even if it is, the goal here is to treat Alzheimer patients, and that LSD proves effective doesn't mean healthy people will get benefits. A good example would be ADHD, which is treated using amphetamines. While these drugs will make healthy people high and overexcited, it will help ADHD patients calm down and focus.<p>I am very happy that LSD gets some serious attention, but it doesn't mean it is some kind of panacea.