THE COMPLICATIONS OF LSD

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Abstract
Complications following LSD administration are defined as unexplained sequels to its use, with deleterious effects on the subject''s physical or mental health and on the welfare of people around him. Scientific reports of LSD are systematically reviewed since the drug was accidentally discovered, and a small dose ingested, by the Swiss chemist Hofmann. Even when taken under medical supervision, the use of LSD has frequently resulted in serious and often unexpectedly repeated and delayed mental disorders, amoung which suicide, both attempted and completed, was among the most serious results. Restlessness, anxiety, epileptiform attacks and psychotic reactions including paranoia, delusions and hallucinations were reported following its administration. In some instances the symptoms may have been due in part to an underlying psychiatric condition. There is general agreement that the illicit and unsupervised use of LSD is associated with the worst disorders.

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