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Published on Nov 24, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HALLUCINOGENS

LSD, PSILOCYBIN, PCP

LSD

  • Lysergic acid diethylamide
  • From a fungus that grows on rye and other grains.
  • Sold in tablets, capsules, and liquid form
  • Lasts for around 12 hours
  • Effects: mood swings, hallucinations, panic, flashbacks

PSILOCYBIN

  • From mushrooms (South America, Mexico, and the United States)
  • Fresh or dried--typically taken orally
  • Effects start 20 minutes after ingestion- last 6 hours
  • Messes up function, motor reflexes, and behavior
  • Long-term: flashbacks, risk of psychiatric illness, impaired memory

PCP

  • Forms: tablet, capsule, and colored powder
  • Normally snorted, smoked, or orally ingested
  • Effects can last 4–6 hours.
  • Hallucinations, paranoia, disordered thinking
  • memory loss, difficulties with speech/thinking, depression, weight loss

PEOPLE ON LSD