LSD as an Adjunct to Psychotherapy with Alcoholics
Anabela P. Rolo, Leonard W. Krinsky, Liat Goldfarb
The Journal of Psychology July 1, 1960 DOI: 10.1080/00223980.1960.9916425 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA single dose of LSD, administered as part of a structured psychotherapy program, was associated with higher rates of sobriety among alcoholics. In a study of 68 alcoholic patients, those who received LSD in addition to standard treatment showed a greater likelihood of remaining abstinent at follow-up compared to those who received only conventional therapy. The authors suggest that the drug may facilitate psychological insight and emotional release, though they caution that the results are preliminary and require further controlled investigation.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Controlled clinical trial Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 68 |
| Population | Alcoholic patients |
| Intervention | LSD |
| Duration | 6-month follow-up |
| Keywords | Adjunct Psychotherapist Clinical psychology |
| Citations | 10 |
| Key finding | LSD as an adjunct to psychotherapy was associated with higher rates of sobriety in alcoholics compared to standard treatment alone. |
Abstract
(1960). LSD as an Adjunct to Psychotherapy with Alcoholics. The Journal of Psychology: Vol. 50, No. 1, pp. 85-104.