LSD reduced symptoms of anxiety in a mid-stage recent study, paving the way for additional testing and possible medical approval of a psychedelic drug that has been banned in the US for more than half a century.
The results from drugmaker Mindmed tested several doses of LSD in patients with moderate-to-severe generalised anxiety disorder, with the benefits lasting as long as three months. The company plans to conduct follow-up studies to confirm the results and then apply for Food and Drug Administration approval.
