EFFECTS OF LSD

WHAT DOES LSD DO?

• LSD is a hallucinogenic drug in the form of a lysergic acid.
• The liquid is soaked into stamps, microdots, or gelatin squares.
• The consumer takes LSD by placing the drug on his/her tongue.
• Users experience an extreme high, or LSD trip, for about 12 hours.

RISKS OF LSD

• Users may experience loss of appetite, sleeplessness, anxiety, or depression
• Emotional effects can be varied, unpredictable, and dangerous
• All of the senses are distorted, as vision becomes abstract
• Users may claim to "hear colors" or "see sounds"
• Terrifying flashbacks may be induced

A BAD TRIP

• A bad trip is the common term used for an LSD trip with horrifying results
• Once a bad trip is begun, the effects cannot be reversed
• Judgment and perception of dangers is impaired
• Can result in permanent chemical psychosis