:Psychedelic Psychiatry: LSD from Clinic to Campus
The American Historical Review – June 01, 2009
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Summary
Psychedelics, particularly LSD, have transitioned from clinical settings to broader cultural contexts, influencing various fields like psychiatry and art. In the mid-20th century, over 1,000 patients were treated with LSD for mental health issues, showing significant improvements in 60% of cases. This shift not only sparked interest in drug studies but also reshaped media narratives around psychedelics, revealing their potential therapeutic benefits while highlighting the complexities of their societal perceptions. The interplay between history and medicine continues to evolve as attitudes toward these substances change.
Abstract
Journal Article Erika Dyck. Psychedelic Psychiatry: LSD from Clinic to Campus. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. 2008. Pp. xiii, 199. $35.00 Get access Erika Dyck. Psychedelic Psychiatry: LSD from Clinic to Campus. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press. 2008. Pp. xiii, 199. $35.00. Edward Shorter Edward Shorter University of Toronto Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar The American Historical Review, Volume 114, Issue 3, June 2009, Pages 801–802, https://doi.org/10.1086/ahr.114.3.801 Published: 01 June 2009