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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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REVEALED: Researchers pinpoint lsd dose that could keep anxiety at bay for weeks 0f375eaa 93be 47b3 b8da 7d4f8e8f16df | Rare Historical Photos

A pharmaceutical form of the hallucinogenic drug LSD could offer a significant new treatment for severe anxiety, with a recent study suggesting a single 100 microgram dose may alleviate symptoms for weeks.

Experts have described the findings as "potentially paradigm-shifting" for individuals suffering from generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).

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