LSD

An hallucinogenic drug synthesized from lysergic acid, LSD produces mind altering effects in users such as visual hallucinations, a distortion of space and time, altered sensory perception, rapid heartbeat, nausea and mood swings. Because LSD alters the user's perception of reality and sense of judgment, they become more likely to engage in irrational and potentially dangerous behavior.¹

Fast Facts

1. Full name: Lysergic acid diethylamide
2. Also known as: Acid, blotter acid, window pane, dots, mellow yellow, trips, paper, microdots, angry paper, sugar cubes, tabs
3. A white powder usually dissolved in liquid and ingested orally²
4. Developed by Albert Hofmann in 1938³
5. Synthesized from ergot, a fungus that grows on grains⁴
6. Effects usually last 8-12 hours⁵
7. Non-addictive⁵
8. A 2004 study showed that 9.7% of Americans over 12 reported using LSD at least once⁴
9. LSD experience is often referred to as a "trip"¹

Quotes

"Perhaps to some extent we have lost sight of the fact that LSD can be very, very helpful in our society if used properly."—Robert F. Kennedy

"The LSD experience usually changes forever the worldview and basic life-orientation of all who experience it."—Ralph Metzner⁶

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