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.