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Can LSD cause disturbing flashbacks?
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LSD flashbacks are a phenomenon where a previous hallucinogenic experiences are recalled vividly in a non-induced state.
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Henry Abraham
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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
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David Abrahart
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As an adverse effect of the use of LSD, research suggests that flashbacks have a very tenuous relationship with the chemical itself. Not only do most users claim not to have flashbacks, but also less than 10% of those who do report flashbacks report them as being unpleasant.
01 Mar 1998
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