Dr Albert Hoffman accidentally discovered the hallucinatory effects of LSD in April 1943. In 1986, he told the BBC about a "terrifying" bicycle ride home from the laboratory.
Scientists have long known that psychedelics like LSD can help the brain grow new connections. These drugs promote something called neuroplasticity, which helps the brain heal from mental illness. But ...
LSD was first synthesized by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann in 1938. He discovered its powerful psychoactive effects in 1943 after accidentally ingesting a small amount and experiencing vivid ...