LSD

While it may not seem that a drug derived from an active ingredient in fungus would be too appealing, the millions of people out there that abuse lysergic acid diethylamide, better known as LSD, would probably beg to differ. LSD is a dangerous street drug that is known to cause hallucinations in those who take it. It is sold in many forms, from small tablets to capsules or even a liquid. In most cases, it is added to highly absorbent paper and cut into small squares that are worth one dose each. When taken orally, these papers can create the state of extreme high that LSD is so noted for.

While it may not seem that a drug derived from an active ingredient in fungus would be appealing, the millions of people out there who abuse lysergic acid diethylamide, better known as LSD, would probably beg to differ. LSD is a dangerous street drug known to cause hallucinations. It is sold in many forms, from small tablets, to capsules, and even comes in liquid form. In most cases, it is added to highly absorbent paper and cut into small squares of one dose each. When taken orally, these papers can create the state of extreme high that LSD is known for.

LSD is one of the most potent street drugs available. Even the smallest amount can produce a high state for up to twelve hours, sometimes longer. It is created from a type of fungus found on grain, and it has the potential to create mood swings, delusions, and even cause death due to its high toxicity.

As it is with many narcotics, LSD has short-term effects and long-term effects. The short-term effects are those that produce the high that users seek, while the long-term effects are the result of the damage caused by this harmful substance.

As part of the high caused by LSD, users may experience symptoms such as:

• Dilation of the pupils
• Rise in body temperature
• Increase in heart rate
• Increase in blood pressure
• Sweating
• Lack of appetite
• Difficulty sleeping
• Hallucinations (scary thoughts and feelings)
• Irrational fears (death, going crazy, losing control, etc.)

LSD is called a hallucinogenic drug because it can cause a type of paranoia and delusion that may lead users who are “tripping” to do things that are extremely harmful or dangerous to themselves or others.

The short-term symptoms can last longer than twelve hours. Some users have psychoses that last days, weeks, or even months after the drug has seemingly worn off. This is due to the damage the drug causes to the most important parts of the brain. LSD has the potential to cause flashbacks, which are recurrences of the high state that the drug originally induced without the drug having to be taken again.

LSD is a wildly popular among the younger generation because it is so suitable for the party lifestyle. It creates a euphoric, untouchable feeling that other drugs may not create, causing many people to neglect the long term effects in exchange for a temporary state of intoxication. In addition to it being so dangerous and harmful to the body, LSD is extremely addictive. Those who use LSD and feel they may be forming a habit should seek help immediately. It is possible to recover from this harmful addiction and lead a normal, healthy, and happy life.

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