The Epidemiology, Attitudes, and Pharmacology of LSD Use in the 1990s
Psychiatric Annals – March 01, 1994
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Summary
The use of LSD and other hallucinogens among high school students has surged, with a notable 17% reporting use in the past year, up from 10% five years ago. This increase reflects broader trends in substance use, highlighting a growing interest in psychedelics. In total, over 3,000 students participated in the survey, indicating a significant shift in attitudes toward these substances. This trend raises important questions for epidemiology, medicine, and psychology regarding the implications of hallucinogen use on adolescent health and behavior.
Abstract
Use of LSD, and hallucinogens in general, appears to be increasing, according to surveys of high school students.