A report published in the Guardian newspaper says that there is growing evidence that drugs such as cocaine, LSD and ecstacy are being used ny people, not only for recreational use but also for help relieving symptoms of anxiety and other mental health disorders.
LSD is thought to have no medical use and as such it was banned in 1971, but even people with terminal illnesses can find some relief form the usual day to day pain that awaits them. A Harvard psychiatrist - Dr John Halpern is among those who are researching whether the active component in magic mushrooms can have uses in beating chronic pain. Other trials are also being carried out in Switzerland and Washington DC to name a few. These scientists say that just because these drugs are illegal doesnt mean they may have therapeutic benefits in some way.
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