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Declassified MKUltra documents Project MKUltra was the code name of a U.S. government covert research operation experimenting in the behavioral engineering of humans (mind control) through the CIA's Scientific Intelligence Division . The program began in the early 1950s, was officially sanctioned in 1953, was reduced in scope in 1964, further curtailed in 1967 and "officially halted" in 1973. [ 1 ] The program engaged in many illegal activities; [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] in particular it used unwitting U.S. and Canadian citizens as its test subjects, which led to controversy regarding its legitimacy. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] MKUltra involved the use of many methodologies to manipulate people's individual mental states and alter brain functions, including the surreptitious administration of drugs (especially LSD ) and other chemicals, hypnosis , sensory deprivation , isolation, verbal and sexual abuse , as well as various forms of torture . [ 10 ]
Project MKULTRA
History of LSD
The psychedelic drug / entheogen LSD was first synthesized by the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann in the Sandoz (now Novartis ) laboratories in Basel, Switzerland on November 16, 1938. [ 1 ] It was not until five years later on April 16, 1943, that the psychedelic properties were found. [ 2 ] [ edit ] Discovery Albert Hofmann, born in Baden, Switzerland , joined the pharmaceutical-chemical department of Sandoz Laboratories, located in Basel as a co-worker with professor Arthur Stoll, founder and director of the pharmaceutical department. [ 3 ] He began studying the medicinal plant squill and the fungus ergot as part of a program to purify and synthesize active constituents for use as pharmaceuticals .
Lysergic acid diethylamide , abbreviated LSD or LSD-25 , also known as lysergide ( INN ) and colloquially as acid , is a semisynthetic psychedelic drug of the ergoline family, well known for its psychological effects which can include altered thinking processes, closed and open eye visuals, synesthesia , an altered sense of time and spiritual experiences , as well as for its key role in 1960s counterculture . It is used mainly as an entheogen , recreational drug , and as an agent in psychedelic therapy . LSD is non-addictive, is not known to cause brain damage, and has extremely low toxicity relative to dose . However, adverse psychiatric reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, and delusions are possible. [ 3 ] LSD was first synthesized by Albert Hofmann in 1938 from ergotamine , a chemical derived by Arthur Stoll from ergot , a grain fungus that typically grows on rye .
Lysergic acid diethylamide
The Creative Process and Entheogens by Alex Grey adapted from The Mission of Art PDF version of this document Twenty-five years ago I took my first dose of LSD. The experience was so rich and profound, coupled as it was with the meeting of my future wife, Allyson, that there seemed nothing more important than this revelation of infinite love and unity. Being an artist, I felt that this was the only subject worthy of my time and attention.
"The Creative Process and Entheogens" -- Alex Grey
Positive LSD Story
How about a positive LSD story? That would be newsworthy . Don't ya think? — Bill Hicks , 1993 ? Positive psychedelic news stories.
Lysergic acid diethylamide , abbreviated LSD or LSD-25 , also known as lysergide ( INN ) and colloquially as acid , is a semisynthetic psychedelic drug of the ergoline family, well known for its psychological effects which can include altered thinking processes, closed and open eye visuals, synesthesia , an altered sense of time and spiritual experiences , as well as for its key role in 1960s counterculture . It is used mainly as an entheogen , recreational drug , and as an agent in psychedelic therapy . LSD is non-addictive, is not known to cause brain damage, and has extremely low toxicity relative to dose . However, adverse psychiatric reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, and delusions are possible. [ 3 ] LSD was first synthesized by Albert Hofmann in 1938 from ergotamine , a chemical derived by Arthur Stoll from ergot , a grain fungus that typically grows on rye .
Lysergic acid diethylamide
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