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LSD use and flashbacks in alcoholic patients.

W Batzer1, T Ditzler, C Brown

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Tripler Army Medical Center, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 96859, USA.

Journal of Addictive Diseases
|May 20, 1999
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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) can cause long-lasting perceptual disturbances known as flashbacks. Increased LSD dosage correlates significantly with a higher incidence of these distressing phenomena in patients undergoing alcoholism treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Psychopharmacology
  • Neuroscience
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) gained prominence in the mid-20th century for its profound psychological effects.
  • Users reported persistent perceptual disturbances, termed "flashbacks," long after drug cessation.
  • These "flashbacks" contributed to LSD's decline in recreational popularity.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document LSD use patterns in individuals admitted to alcoholism treatment.
  • To characterize the specific features of LSD-induced flashbacks.
  • To quantify the subjective distress associated with these flashbacks.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patient histories within alcoholism treatment facilities.
  • Detailed reporting of LSD usage frequency and dosage.

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  • Qualitative and quantitative assessment of flashback experiences and associated distress.

    • Main Results:

    • A statistically significant positive correlation was observed between the number of LSD doses and the likelihood of experiencing flashbacks.
    • Specific characteristics of flashbacks and their impact on patient distress were documented.
    • LSD use history was assessed among inpatient populations seeking alcoholism treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • The incidence of LSD-related flashbacks is dose-dependent.
    • Flashbacks represent a significant and distressing phenomenon for some LSD users.
    • Understanding LSD's long-term effects is crucial for addiction treatment and harm reduction strategies.