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Many cultural events took place in the 1960s and 1970s that influenced the way the public perceived LSD, including news stories about “bad trips” that caused some young people to try to jump out of windows, and steady “War on Drugs” propaganda that associated any type of drug use with one’s moral failings. AA developed a strong culture of total abstinence from anything but caffeine, tobacco, and sugary foods. Today, researchers and advocates are revisiting the story of Bill W. and how he improved his own lifelong depression by taking LSD under medical supervision. LSD is once again being researched for its potential mental health benefits, including the way it may be able to help some people to recover from addiction to other drugs that are harmful to their health. Research is also being conducted on the mental health benefits of psilocybin mushrooms.

The Founder of Alcoholics Anonymous and LSD

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