LSD

LSD

• LSD stands for,
• Lysergic acid diethylamide.

ABOUT LSD

• LSD is a mood changing drug that is made from an ergot fungus.
• The ergot fungus is usually found in grains such as rye.
• People who use LSD usually end up with a severe disconnection from reality.
• LSD can be taken as gelatin squares, capsules, tablets, or as a liquid.
• The user usually places it on their toungues and suck on it.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

• LSD is a hallucinogen.
• Hallucinogens cause hallucinations.
• People take it to...
• Fit in, look cool, feel grown up,
• Relax, or escape reality.

REACTIONS OF TAKING lsd

• LSD can cause goosebumps,
• Nausea, or dialated pupils.

LSD EXPERIENCE

• They call the experience a "trip",
• But sometimes it doesn't go as planned
• And they then call it a "bad trip".

STREET NAMES

• Street names can include...
• Acid, loony tunes,
• California sunshine,
• Or Lucy in the sky with diamonds.

PHYSICAL RISKS OF LSD

• Loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth,
• Change in body temp., blood pressure, heart rate
• Sweating, or chills.

MENTAL RISKS OF LSD

• Delusions, hallucinations,
• Impaired senses, and
• Paranoia. Paranoia is
• Being afraid of other people.

STATISTICS

• About 17,000 high school
• Seniors admit to taking LSD
• At least once in their life.
• Approximately 7.2% of high school
• Seniors have taken LSD.

HALLUCINATIONS

• LSD Users see images, hear sounds and feel sensations
• That seem real but really aren't, some even show depression.
• Even senses and judgements become
• Severely impaired.

TREATMENT

• Addicts can go through
• Rehab for possible treatment.

PRICE OF LSD

• LSD usually cost $8-$10 per hit,
• But can cost up to $15 per hit.

SOURCES

• Drugfreeworld.org
• Science.howstuffworks.com
• Erotic.org