LSD-Assisted Psychotherapy in Patients with Terminal Cancer
International Pharmacopsychiatry January 1, 1973 S Grof, L. Goodman, William A. Richards et al. 212 citations
A psychotherapeutic program using psychedelic compounds (LSD and DPT) was tested in 60 cancer patients to reduce emotional and physical suffering. Ratings by physicians, nurses, family members, and therapists showed significant improvement in depression, anxiety, fear of death, pain, and psychological isolation after treatment. Narcotic use decreased but not significantly. Global distress indexes indicated dramatic improvement in about 29% of patients, moderate improvement in 41.9%, no change in 22.6%, and worsening in 6.4%.