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Can LSD cause prolonged psychosis?

Topics: Drugs

Background

Due to the illegality of LSD, research has been limited. There is anecdotal evidence that LSD can cause prolonged if not permanent psychosis, but such evidence is not scientifically useful - empirical studies are required.

Expert Opinions

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Psychiatrist

Evidence supports the association of LSD use with panic reactions, prolonged schizoaffective psychoses and post-hallucinogen perceptual disorder, the latter being present continually for as long as 5 years.

01 Oct 1993 Source

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Doctor, Medical Researcher

Acute psychotic syndromes in adolescents are rarely due to intoxications with hallucinogenic drugs.

01 Jun 2008 Source

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David Abrahart

Researcher

The literature is divided as to whether there is a difference between Schizophrenia and any psychosis thought to be a consequence of LSD use. If the use of LSD coincides with the first onset of Schizophrenia, this may be for a number of reasons, perhaps involving attempts at self-medication. The evidence of LSD advancing the onset of Schizophrenia is dubious, the research unclear in its use of controls, statistics and methodology.

01 Mar 1998 Source