The Dark Roots of LSD

LSD was first synthesized by Albert Hofmann at Sandoz Laboratories, but its history is intertwined with darker events, particularly during Nazi Germany. The Nazis sought potent mind-altering substances and were reportedly involved in its acquisition, using it for experiments on concentration camp inmates to explore a so-called 'truth drug.' These unethical tests were part of a broader pattern of drug experimentation during the war, which ultimately set the stage for LSD's later use in various scientific and military applications. The revelations about these early experiments bring to light the moral complexities surrounding LSD's history, challenging the perception of it as solely a recreational substance.