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Storm Newton

Researchers pinpoint LSD dose that could keep anxiety at bay for weeks

A trial explored the effect of MM120, a new pharmaceutically optimised dissolvable LSD tablet, on patients with generalised anxiety disorder (Alamy/PA) -

A 100 microgram dose of a pharmaceutical version of the hallucinogenic drug LSD could help stave off the symptoms of severe anxiety for weeks, a study suggests.

Experts said the results are “potentially paradigm-shifting” for people with generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).

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