Scientists raise money to study the action of LSD

British scientists from Imperial College London and the Beckley Foundation launched a crowdfunding company yesterday . Fundraising is aimed at continuing their study of the brain - in particular, how LSD affects its work. The campaign will last 45 days, for which scientists hope to raise £ 25'000 (about 2'400'000 rubles).

The work of human consciousness is one of the most interesting aspects of science. Scientists have long been trying to figure out how the brain works, and in particular, how various substances affect the work of consciousness. LSD is one of the most powerful psychoactive substances, and its effect on the brain is as interesting to scientists as it is poorly understood.

LSD was opened in the 40s of the 20th century, just during the search for new drugs. Then there were no MRI devices and other modern scientific achievements suitable for a comprehensive study of its effect on the body. And for more than half a century, research on him and other strong drugs has been practically banned.


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Scientists believe that it is wrong to limit scientific interest, and these restrictions greatly interfere with their search for funding. In the UK, drugs such as LSD, marijuana, methamphetamine, psilocybin (magic mushrooms) are considered to have no therapeutic value, and therefore their turnover is strictly controlled. Therefore, the researchers decided to try to seek the support of the public.



Amanda Fielding, founder of the Beckley Foundation, admits that she always wanted to study the effect of LSD on the brain. She believes that this substance has a great future in therapeutic medicine. Fielding hopes that the current taboo on drug research will be lifted, and scientists will be able to explore their potential in treating various addictions, depression and headaches. In addition, she is attracted by the study of the principles of the brain.