LSD

 LSD , lysergic acid diethylamide, is commonly known as Acid. It is a semisynthetic psychotic drug. LSD is very potent, one ounce is enough  for 300,000 doses, 20-30 micrograms is the usual . average dosage. It was prohibited in the 1950's due to it's possible mind-control effects and potential for chemical warfare. Recreational consumption is why most people consume LSD, whereas it is also used in psychotherapeutic procedures.

The picture below represents the LSD molecule.



Common physical changes on the body after "dropping acid" are:
 * Pupil dilation
 * Reduced or increased appetite
 * Wakefulness

Other reactions are variable, everybody reacts differently some of the more common symptoms are:
 * Hypothermia or hyperthermia
 * Elevated blood sugar
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Goose bumps
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Heart rate increase
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Jaw clenching
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Perspiration
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Saliva and mucus production
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Sleeplessness
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Tremors

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The psychological effects of LSD change from person to person. These effects depend on many factors, including previous experiences, state of mind, environment, as well as dose strength.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Some common occurrences include;
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Radiant colors, objects and surfaces appearing to "breath",
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Color patterns behind closed eye
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Altered sense of time
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Geometric patterns crawling over surfaces
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Morphing objects
 * <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Loss of the sense of identity

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">It has been noted that if the user is unprepared for the psychological effects, or in a hostile or uncomfortable environment, the effects of the drug can leave a negative impression on the mind, known as a "bad trip".

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">A typical trip lasts between 6-14 hours.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">There are many medical benefits to the use of LSD, to quote the documentary below "We know LSD isn't a cure, but it's a band-aid, and thats better than nothing" <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">LSD is sought for medical purpose by those affected by cancer, cluster headaches, alcoholism, end of life anxiety.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">The risk with LSD is the occurrence of hallucinations, and altered senses of sight, thought, and personality.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">In the long term LSD is non-addictive, is not known to cause brain damage, and has extremely low toxicity relative to the dose, however, adverse psychiatric reactions such as anxiety, paranoia, and delusions are possible.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">This documentary is about LSD, covering topics including it's origin, its prohibition, it's hypothetical cures, and the risks involved in it's consumption.

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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">A Psychedelic hallucinogenic trip's peak is known to alter the processing of images, and surroundings. The following are excellently crafted .gif examples of the "LSD" effect.



<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">References
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/79/Lsd3D.gif https://plus.google.com/103146408956507537527/photos http://refresher.sk/3434-Visual-Chinatown-Umelecke-GIF-animacie http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysergic_acid_diethylamide Top