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Dedicated Websites

Alicia Danforth's Clinical Research (mdma-autism.org)

Archive of Dr. Preller's Modern Social-Cognitive Psychedelic Research

Archive of Dr. Fisher's Pre-Prohibition Research

Aaron Paul Orsini's Qualitative Reports (AutismOnAcid.com)

Autistic Psychedelic Community (AutisticPsychedelic.com)

Qualitative Accounts

Videos/Interviews

Written Accounts

Reddit Posts (Anonymous)

RESEARCH & NEWS

Video Presentations

Published Articles

Dedicated Websites

Alicia Danforth's Clinical Research (mdma-autism.org)

Archive of Dr. Preller's Modern Social-Cognitive Psychedelic Research

Archive of Dr. Fisher's Pre-Prohibition Research

Aaron Paul Orsini's Qualitative Reports (AutismOnAcid.com)

Autistic Psychedelic Community (AutisticPsychedelic.com)

Qualitative Accounts

Videos/Interviews

Written Accounts

Autistic Psychedelic Stories: “The Mushrooms Had Something to Teach Me” by DanShared anonymously to autismonacid@gmail.com. Reshared here, with permission. More about this topic @ http://autisticpsychedelic.com &…

Autistic Psychedelic Stories: “The Wave” By ThomasShared anonymously to autismonacid@gmail.com. Reshared here, with permission. More about the intersection of psychedelics & autism @…

Autistic Psychedelic Stories: “Autism on Ayahuasca” by IanShared anonymously to autismonacid@gmail.com. Reshared here, with permission. More about this topic @ http://autisticpsychedelic.com &…

Autistic Psychedelic Stories: “New Colours” By JonathanShared anonymously to autismonacid@gmail.com. Reshared here, with permission. More about the intersection of psychedelics & autism @…

"This Feels Like Home": How Psychedelics Helped An Autistic Woman Break Out of Her ShellSammy speaks about how psychedelics such as LSD and cannabis help her be more social as an adult with autism spectrum disorder.

What One Man Learned When He Treated His Autism Symptoms With Shrooms"That trip was like an '80s movie starring me. I saw what my life could be like, without computers and all that rubbish. It gave me the most hope I've ever known."

Reddit Posts (Anonymous)

r/LSD - Have Autism, tried LSD.230 votes and 50 comments so far on Reddit

r/LSD - Autism+LSD2 votes and 6 comments so far on Reddit

r/C_S_T - Autism and LSD170 votes and 43 comments so far on Reddit

RESEARCH & NEWS

Video Presentations

Published Articles

Reduction in social anxiety after MDMA-assisted psychotherapy with autistic adults: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot studyStandard therapeutic approaches to reduce social anxiety in autistic adults have limited effectiveness. Since 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted psychotherapy shows promise as a treatment for other anxiety disorders, a blinded, placebo-controlled pilot study was conducted. To explore feasibility and safety of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for reduction of social fear and avoidance that are common in the autistic population. Autistic adults with marked to very severe social anxiety were randomized to receive MDMA (75 to 125 mg, n = 8) or inactive placebo (0 mg, n = 4) during two 8-h psychotherapy sessions (experimental sessions) in a controlled clinical setting. Double-blinded experimental sessions were spaced approximately 1 month apart with 3 non-drug psychotherapy sessions following each. The primary outcome was change in Leibowitz Social Anxiety Scale (LSAS) Total scores from Baseline to one month after the second experimental session. Outcomes were measured again six months after the last experimental session. Improvement in LSAS scores from baseline to the primary endpoint was significantly greater for MDMA group compared to the placebo group (P = 0.037), and placebo-subtracted Cohen’s d effect size was very large (d = 1.4, CI − 0.074, 2.874). Change in LSAS scores from baseline to 6-month follow-up showed similar positive results (P = 0.036), with a Cohen’s d effect size of 1.1 (CI − 0.307, 2.527). Social anxiety remained the same or continued to improve slightly for most participants in the MDMA group after completing the active treatment phase. This pilot trial demonstrated rapid and durable improvement in social anxiety symptoms in autistic adults following MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Initial safety and efficacy outcomes support expansion of research into larger samples to further investigate this novel treatment for social anxiety. clinicaltrials.gov identifier, NCT02008396

Twenty percent better with 20 micrograms? A qualitative study of psychedelic microdosing self-rapports and discussions on YouTubePsychedelic microdosing is the trending practice of using tiny repeated doses of psychedelic substances to facilitate a range of supposed benefits. With only a few published studies to date, the subject is still under-researched, and more knowledge is warranted. Social media and internet discussion forums have played a vital role in the growing visibility of the microdosing phenomenon, and the present study utilized YouTube contents to improve comprehension of the microdosing practice as well as the social interactions and discussions around microdosing. Microdosing self-disclosure in YouTube videos and their following comments were qualitatively analyzed by inductive thematic analysis. Various software was utilized to enable gathering and sorting relevant data. Microdosing of psychedelic substances, primarily LSD and psilocybin, was used for therapeutic and enhancement purposes, and predominantly beneficial effects were reported. Many different applications and outcomes were discussed, and therapeutic effects for depression appeared especially noteworthy. Intentions for use were recognized as an influencing factor for the progression and outcomes of microdosing. The function of social interactions was mainly to discuss views on the microdosing phenomenon, strategies for optimal results, minimize risks, and share emotional support. Potentially, microdosing could provide some of the same benefits (for certain conditions) as full-dose interventions with less risk of adverse reactions related to the sometimes intense experiences of higher doses. Microdosing may well also mean additional benefits, as well as risks, through the repeated exposure over extended periods.

Neural correlates of the LSD experience revealed by multimodal neuroimagingLysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), the prototypical “psychedelic,” may be unique among psychoactive substances. In the decades that followed its discovery, the magnitude of its effect on science, the arts, and society was unprecedented. LSD produces profound, sometimes life-changing experiences in microgram doses, making it a particularly powerful scientific tool. Here we sought to examine its effects on brain activity, using cutting-edge and complementary neuroimaging techniques in the first modern neuroimaging study of LSD. Results revealed marked changes in brain blood flow, electrical activity, and network communication patterns that correlated strongly with the drug’s hallucinatory and other consciousness-altering properties. These results have implications for the neurobiology of consciousness and for potential applications of LSD in psychological research.

LSD Acutely Impairs Fear Recognition and Enhances Emotional Empathy and Sociality

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