The Function of Music in LSD Therapy for Alcoholic Patients
Journal of Music Therapy March 1, 1970 E. Thayer Gaston, Cassandra T. Eagle 26 citations
In treating alcoholic patients with LSD, music served as a tool to structure the psychedelic experience, reduce anxiety, and facilitate emotional release. The authors describe how carefully selected music helped patients access repressed feelings and memories, making the therapy more productive. No quantitative results are reported; the article instead presents a theoretical and clinical rationale based on case observations. The function of music in this context is framed as a means to guide the patient's inner journey and enhance therapeutic communication.