Does LSD induce chromosomal damage and malformations? A review of the literature
Teratology August 1, 1972 DOI: 10.1002/tera.1420060110 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD |
| Keywords | Teratology Chromosome Genetics Physiology |
| Citations | 51 |
| Key findings | LSD does not cause chromosome breakage and there is no strong evidence of teratogenicity in animals. |
Abstract
Abstract Although there are reports of five children with limbs defects among 161 children from parents who took LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) this review of the literature indicates that LSD does not cause chromosome breakage and that there is no strong evidence of teratogenicity in animals.