SCIENTIFIC TERM:
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
STREET NAMES:
Acid, Trips, Tabs, and trade names such as Strawberries, Penguins etc Microdots
EFFECTS:
A ‘trip' begins after about 1hr and can last anywhere from 2hrs up to 12hrs depending on the strength of the dose and once it starts it can't be stopped. Strengths vary and it is impossible to know how strong a dose is being taken. The effects vary depending on the strength, the setting and the person's mood. Hallucinations, changes in sense of time and place and intensified colours are all common effects. Some people experience a ‘bad' trip, which can make people feel anxious, paranoid and that they are going mad.
DRUG FORM & METHOD OF USE:
LSD is usually found impregnated on small squares of paper with a colourful design. Can also come as tablets. LSD is usually swallowed but it can be absorbed through the pores in the skin.
HEALTH RISKS :
LSD can trigger underlying mental disorders. Flashbacks can also occur (when the person relives the trip) which can be extremely frightening. Serious accidents may occur while on a ‘trip' as hallucinations and paranoia can be very intense, especially for the inexperienced user. There has only been one recorded death worldwide due to overdose, however suicides and accidental deaths are also reported.
TOLERANCE:
Tolerance develops quickly after 3-4 days so that further doses are ineffective. No physical withdrawal symptoms have been reported but users can become psychologically dependent.
LAW:
LSD is a Class A drug - illegal to have, give away or sell. Possession can get you up to seven years in jail. Supplying someone else, including your friends, with LSD can get you a life sentence and an unlimited fine.
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