Mania associated with LSD ingestion
C R Lake, A L Stirba, Robert E. Kinneman, Bronwyn Carlson, Harry C. Holloway
American Journal of Psychiatry November 1, 1981 DOI: 10.1176/ajp.138.11.1508 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient who ingested LSD or an LSD analogue |
| Intervention | Lithium |
| Topics | LSD |
| Keywords | Login Mania Service business Sign mathematics Clearance Bipolar disorder Internet privacy Medical emergency Computer security Lithium medication |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key findings | Ingesting LSD or an LSD analogue was followed by a full-blown manic episode that responded to lithium therapy. |
Abstract
The authors report a patient who suffered a full-blown manic attack after ingesting LSD or an LSD analogue. The patient experienced acute symptoms of LSD intoxication, which resolved but were followed in about 3 weeks by a typical manic episode of psychotic magnitude. The mania cleared with lithium therapy.
Comparable studies
Other case reports and case series on LSD, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lasting Neuropsychiatric Sequelae of (??)Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (???Ecstasy???) in Recreational Users Persons who ingested large doses of MDMA | 1991 | Case study | n = 2 |
| Further Studies in the Therapeutic Value of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide in Mental Illness Patients with mental illness | 1957 | Case series | |
| Coma, Hyperthermia, and Bleeding Associated with Massive LSD Overdose a Report of Eight Cases People who self-administered large amounts of pure LSD powder intranasally | 1975 | Case series | n = 8 |
| Using a MDMA- and LSD-Group Therapy Model in Clinical Practice in Switzerland and Highlighting the Treatment of Trauma-Related Disorders Patients with chronic complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD), dissociative,... | 2022 | Case series | |
| Persistent Palinopsia Following Ingestion of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) Patients who developed persistent palinopsia after LSD ingestion | 1996 | Case series | n = 3 |
Citations in the library
Cited by 8
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- Adverse psychiatric effects of psychedelic drugs: a systematic review of case reports. Psychological Medicine November 20, 2024
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