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Re:Microdosing LSD for Alzheimer’s proves safe in early human trial
on Sunday December 22, 2019 @09:23PM (#21861054)
Alcohol can't give you psychosis after taking it only one time (or it is at least far less likely. It also can't give you persistent hallucinations[1] or permanently change your personality[2]. (In most cases these changes may appear positive, but there is probably potential for negative personality changes, too.)
[1]: https://slatestarcodex.com/2019/09/11/lots-of-people-going-a...
[2]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-017-4733-3
Re:Microdosing LSD for Alzheimer’s proves safe in early human trial
on Sunday December 22, 2019 @09:12PM (#21861025)
>First, it just shows that it is safe. It is expected, LSD is one of the safest drugs out there.
Yes, certainly. A drug that can trigger a psychosis after taking it only a single time and that can give its users persistent hallucinations[1] is one of the safest drugs out there. The drug propaganda gets completely out of control.
Edit: Not to forget that taking LSD can permanently change your personality.[2] In most cases these changes may appear positive, but there is probably a potential for permanent negative changes.
[1]: https://slatestarcodex.com/2019/09/11/lots-of-people-going-a...
[2]: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-017-4733-3