LSD

WHAT IS IT

• One of the most mood-changing chemicals
• Manufactured from lysergic acid
• It is found in the ergot fungus that grows on rye and other grains
• It is produced in crystal form in illegal laboratories
• It is converted into liquid for distribution

STREET NAMES

• Acid
• Hippie
• Dots
• Loony toons
• Superman

PHYSICAL EFFECTS

• 30 to 90 minutes after taking the drug
• Pupils dilate, sweating and chills
• body temp, blood pressure and heart become higher or lower
• Sleepiness and loss of appetite
• Dry mouth and tremors

MENTAL EFFECTS

• Delusions
• Visual hallucinations
• An artificial sense of euphoria and certainty
• Distortion of ones sense of time and identity
• Panic attacks and severe depression

HOW DO YOU TAKE IT

• Liquid is applied to tiny piece of paper or sugar cube that is then chewed
• Can be swallowed as a pill

HOW ADDICTING IS IT

• It is psychologically addicting
• Feel a sense of sadness coming down from their trip
• Not as addicting as alcohol
• Eventually leads to a tolerance to the drug and higher doses

RISKS OF TAKING LSD

• Change in personality
• Change to senses and emotions
• Leaving users in a state of panic and disoriented confusion
• Many users have flashbacks or re experience feelings they had well on the drug

TREATMENT METHODS

• Behavior modification
• Counseling
• Physiological Treatment

FUN FACTS

• In Europe 4.2 of those aged 15 to 24 have taken LSD
• LSD is 4000 times stronger then mescaline

SOURCES

• Just the facts LSD by Sean Connolly
• http://www.kansasindependence.org/lsd