Chromosomal Damage in LSD Users
JAMA April 15, 1968 DOI: 10.1001/jama.1968.03140160024006 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Population | LSD users and drug-free controls, and children exposed to LSD in utero |
| Topics | LSD |
| Keywords | Internet privacy Medical emergency |
| Citations | 59 |
| Key findings | LSD users and children exposed to the drug in utero have higher rates of chromosomal breakage, but the frequency of breaks does not correlate with dosage. |
Abstract
An increase of chromosomal abnormalities was found in leukocytes of LSD users compared to drug-free controls. Elevated breakage rates were also found in children exposed to the drug in utero. The data showed no correlation between amount of drug per dose, number of doses, or total dosage and frequency of chromosomal breaks.