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LSD Drug Found Useful For Mentally Ill Children
New York reports successful experimental use of LSD on mentally ill children at Creedmoor State Hospital. Researchers Dr Lauretta Bender and Dr Gloria Faretta noted no adult-type adverse effects, with improved behavior, alertness, communication, eating and sleeping. A third group of nonautistic, seriously ill youths showed improved autonomic responses suggesting strengthened sympathetic nervous system activity.
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New York
Creedmoor State Hospital
Lauretta Bender
State Department of Mental Hygiene
Gloria Faretta
New York State
American Psychiatric Association