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LSD, or acid, was originally derived from lysergic acid, a
fungus that grows on rye and grains. Produces profound hallucinations
and acts as a stimulant. Now reproduced in crude labs.
Sold as a tablet or thin squares on absorbent paper to be
eaten or licked off, sometimes sold in capsule or liquid.
A "hit" or dose can cost $5 for a "trip."
LSD acts on the part of the brain responsible for sensory
perception and causes hallucinations. Effects are unpredictable;
they depend on amount taken, the user's personality and mood,
and the surroundings.
- A
lower dose can cause dry mouth, sleeplessness and
loss of appetite.
- A
moderate dose will cause hallucinations, dilated
pupils, increased body temperature, increased heart rate
and blood pressure.
- A
higher dose can cause numbness, weakness, trembling
and nausea.
- An
overdose usually means the user is having a "bad
trip" and can exhibit severe psychotic behavior such
as bizarre, terrifying thoughts, fear of losing control
and paranoia.
Long-term use can cause severe depression, possible schizophrenia,
and flashbacks (now called "hallucinogen persisting perception
disorder"). Chronic users develop a tolerance to acid
and have to take more each time to get high.
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