Patrick Vallance calls for more evidence to experiment with the use of LSD and ecstasy to treat depression

More thorough testing of the use of ecstasy and LSD to combat depression is needed, said Sir Patrick Vallance. The former government chief scientific adviser, who has become a household name during Covid, said “anecdotal” evidence suggests psychedelics can help. But Sir Patrick, who stepped down from his role last month, said it was ‘really … Read more