It is well known that expectation can become one of the key elements of drug taking. But sometimes, as experiments have found, expectation can be the only element of getting high. Professor David Nutt on whether placebos offer real or…
Tag Archive for LSD
Druglink article 2004 – Operation Julie: the day acid reigned by Harry Shapiro
Two major LSD factories were operating in the UK supplying a worldwide market under the noses of the police, until a DI from Thames Valley drug squad became curious. What happened next helped revolutionised the policing of drugs. Operation Julie:…
Druglink article 2011 – The acid house by Peter Simonson
In the first of a two part look at Britain as a producer of illegal drugs, Peter Simonson revisits the 1970s, when a remote Welsh mansion was home to the world’s biggest LSD factory. The acid house (PDF)
Druglink article 2012 – Acid tests by Jeremy Sare
Controlled drugs like opium and cannabis have long documented histories as medicines; morphine is still the gold standard treatment for pain relief. But since the discovery of LSD, the psychedelics too might have their own clinical applications Acid tests (PDF)
Druglink article 2012 – The acid king by Andy Roberts
Without the little-known éminence grise of LSD, Owsley Stanley III, ‘the sixties’ might never have happened. The acid king (PDF)
Druglink article 2014 – The acid test by David Ader
Psychedelic drugs such as LSD, MDMA and ketamine show promise in the treatment of mental health problems. The crossover between illicit drugs and medicines is nothing new. Opiates like heroin and morphine can be our most effective medical painkillers, yet cause immense harm to individuals and society. Some drugs…
Druglink news item 1995 – LSD’s military history exposed and patients allege ‘ruined’ lives
MPs have been expressing concerns about the experimental use of LSD for medical and military uses in Britain. LSD’s military history exposed and patients allege ‘ruined’ lives (PDF)
Druglink article 1992 – Ecstasy in the brain by Joe Black, Michael Farrell and Philip McGuire
Development of concern over adverse effects of MDMA has paralleled similar cycles of concern over LSD and other drugs, with increasing use being accompanied by evidence of negative effects. Reports of psychotic reactions and other disorders are to be expected…
Druglink article 1992 – A researcher reports from the rave by Russell Newcombe
Many thousands of young people take LSD, ecstasy and amphetamine while attending rave dance events. Use is usually occasional and unproblematic but dangers arise from the uncertain composition and strength of the drugs. A minority of ravers take drug cocktails…
Druglink news item 1991 – Vintage LSD scare sweeps UK
Mutant stickers laced with skin permeable LSD joined Ninja Turtles in Britain’s pre-Christmas fantasies as an incredibly successful chain letter persuaded parents and professionals that evil drug pushers were out to ensnare. Vintage LSD scare sweeps Britain (PDF) Additional keywords: myths…