Edgewood Arsenal human experiments
The U.S. Army Chemical Corps conducted human experiments at Edgewood Arsenal from 1948 to 1975, involving 7,000 soldiers and various chemicals. Halted due to scandal, the experiments raised ethical and health concerns.
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Between 1948 and 1975, the U.S. Army Chemical Corps conducted human experiments at the Edgewood Arsenal facility in Maryland to study the effects of low-dose chemical warfare agents on military personnel. Approximately 7,000 soldiers participated in these experiments involving over 250 different chemicals, including nerve agents, psychoactive substances like LSD, and riot control agents. The experiments were abruptly halted in 1975 due to scandal and ethical concerns. The aftermath included government reports and lawsuits. The Institute of Medicine conducted a study from 1982 to 1985 on the long-term health effects of the experiments, highlighting concerns about potential health issues such as depression and cognitive deficits. The experiments also involved testing protective equipment and the effects of various substances on human physiology. The termination of the program in 1975 led to congressional investigations into informed consent and possible coercion of the volunteers. Overall, the Edgewood Arsenal human experiments raised significant ethical and health-related questions regarding the use of chemical agents on human subjects for military research purposes.
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