Mardi J. Horowitz

Flashbacks: Recurrent Intrusive Images After the Use of LSD

American Journal of Psychiatry October 1, 1969 Mardi J. Horowitz 125 citations

Flashbacks are returns of imagery for extended periods after the immediate effect of hallucinogens has worn off. The most symptomatic form is recurrent intrusions of the same frightening image into awareness, without volitional control. The author compares flashbacks with other clinical phenomena; he believes that psychotherapy is helpful, especially if there is a focus on the traumatic and...