Adverse consequences of lysergic acid diethylamide
Addiction October 1, 1993 Henry David Abraham, Andrew M. Aldridge 140 citations
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) use is linked to panic reactions, prolonged schizoaffective psychoses, and a post-hallucinogen perceptual disorder that can persist for up to 5 years. Evidence does not support claims that hallucinogens cause genetic disorders. Current data confirm earlier findings that LSD can lead to long-lasting psychopathology in vulnerable individuals. A hypothetical long-term molecular mechanism for these adverse effects is proposed.