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LSD and Psychiatric Inpatients

John D. Hensala

Archives of General Psychiatry May 1, 1967 DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1967.01730230038005 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Observational cohort Peer reviewed
Population Hospitalized psychiatric patients with a history of LSD use
Topics LSD
Keywords Clinical psychology
Citations 33
Key findings This study attempts to examine and define specific characteristics of hospitalized psychiatric patients with a history of LSD use and to compare them with a comparison group.

Abstract

THE USE of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in nonmedical settings is currently receiving a great deal of attention. Reports in the literature have indicated that such use of LSD can induce severe panic states and psychotic reactions.1-3These reactions have at times been described as being dangerous to the individual taking the drug, as well as occasionally to those around him. The seriousness of these untoward reactions is documented by successful suicides, serious suicide attempts, and even a homicide.4,6Occasional prolonged psychotic episodes have been described.7 The majority of studies published thus far of patients who ingested LSD and subsequently received psychiatric treatment have emphasized psychotic reactions, complications, and side-effects resulting from the drug. This study differs, however; it attempts to examine and define specific characteristics of hospitalized psychiatric patients with a history of LSD use, and to compare these patients with a

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Whole-Brain Multimodal Neuroimaging Model Using Serotonin Receptor Maps Explains Non-linear Functional Effects of LSD. Healthy human participants 2018 Observational study with computational modeling

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