Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
New England Journal of Medicine February 22, 1968 Donald B. Louria 69 citations
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) has sparked more public debate than any other drug. This review summarizes its pharmacology, medical uses, and dangers. Claims that indiscriminate or uncontrolled use of LSD enhances aesthetic sensitivity, creativity, love, transcendental experiences, insights, or aphrodisiac effects are not substantiated; objective data strongly suggest that claims of augmented aesthetic sensitivity and creativity are false.