A Hallucogenic Drug
LSD
By Simone Agbedo
What is
LSD?
Lysergic Acid
Diethylamide, or LSD,
is a hallucinogenic
drug
It is a synthetic
chemical, found in
ergot, a fungus that
infects rye
What Does LSD Look Like?
In its pure state, LSD is a
white, crystalline substance
Due to its potency, it is
often diluted with other
materials
The most common forms
are drops of LSD solution
dried onto gelatine sheets,
blotting paper, or sugar
cubes
Names For LSD
Some commonly used nicknames
1
2
3
4
5
Trips
Acid
Tabs
Microdots
Lucy
History
Of LSD
Where it started
Was first synthesized by Swiss chemist
Albert Hofmann in 1938
Didn't discover LSD's hallucinogenic
properties until 1943, when
accidentally ingested by him
Later, LSD was used in European
psychotherapy clinics, after bein
introduded to other parts of the world
In the 1960's it was banned and
deemed 'too unpredictable in its
results'
How Is It Used?
If taken by mouth:
effects start in 20 to 30
minutes
effects peak in 2 to 4 hours
last up to 12 hours
If 'shot up':
LSD effects start within 10
minutes
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How Does It
Make The
User Feel?
Psychological Effects
Intense sensory experiences
Mixing of senses
Distorted sense of time and
space
Distorted body image
Physical Effects
Dilated pupils
Raised body temperature
Sweating
Tremors