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LSD enhances learning and exploratory behavior in humans, according to new placebo-controlled research

The psychedelic drug lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) makes people learn faster when receiving feedback and enhances exploratory behavior, according to new research published in Psychological Medicine. The findings could help shed light on the underlying cognitive mechanisms behind the potential therapeutic effects of LSD.

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https://www.psypost.org/2023/05/lsd-enhances-learning-and-exploratory-behavior-in-humans-according-to-new-placebo-controlled-research-80417

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Promising early results from largest-ever trial testing LSD for anxiety | New Atlas

Biopharmaceutical company MindMed has announced the first topline data from a novel Phase 2 trial testing high doses of LSD as a treatment for anxiety. The results indicate one to two LSD sessions can generate rapid and sustained reductions to anxiety, however, significantly larger trials will be needed to validate these findings.

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https://newatlas.com/science/lsd-for-anxiety-phase2-trial-mindmed-early-results/