Dream Becomes Nightmare: Adverse Reactions to LSD
David E. Smith, Richard B. Seymour
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs October 1, 1985 DOI: 10.1080/02791072.1985.10524334 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Historical analysis Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Dreaming LSD MDMA |
| Keywords | Dream Psychoanalysis |
| Citations | 14 |
| Key points | Argues that adverse psychological reactions to LSD, exacerbated by uncontrolled settings and high doses, transformed public and clinical perception of the drug from therapeutic promise to dangerous nightmare. |
Abstract
(1985). Dream Becomes Nightmare: Adverse Reactions to LSD. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs: Vol. 17, LSD in Retrospect, pp. 297-303.
Comparable studies
Other theoretical and historical papers on LSD, most cited first.
| Study | Year | Design | Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Experimental Use of Psychedelic (LSD) Psychotherapy | 1970 | Historical analysis | |
| LSD: My Problem Child | 1981 | Historical analysis | |
| On the Use and Abuse of LSD | 1968 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| The Use of Music in Psychedelic (LSD) Psychotherapy | 1972 | Theoretical or philosophical paper | |
| Flashbacks: Recurrent Intrusive Images After the Use of LSD | 1969 | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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