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 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractA patient experienced a full manic episode after taking LSD or a similar substance. Acute LSD intoxication symptoms resolved, but about three weeks later a typical manic episode of psychotic severity emerged. The mania was successfully treated with lithium therapy.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A patient who ingested LSD or an LSD analogue |
| Intervention | Lithium |
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| Citations | 18 |
| Key finding | 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.