Neural correlates of the LSD experience revealed by multimodal neuroimaging
UNC Libraries April 22, 2020 Peter J. Hellyer, Luke T. Williams, Ben Sessa et al. 1 citation
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in microgram doses produces profound, sometimes life-changing experiences and is a uniquely powerful psychoactive substance. In the first modern neuroimaging study of LSD, marked changes in brain blood flow, electrical activity, and network communication patterns were observed. These changes correlated strongly with the drug's hallucinatory and consciousness-altering properties. The findings have implications for understanding the neurobiology of consciousness and for potential applications of LSD in psychological research.