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LSD

Picture of LSDOther names

Acid, trips, tabs, blotters, microdots, dots

What is it?

LSD is a man made synthetic hallucinogenic substance It comes in liquid, pill and powder form.

It is normally absorbed on to small squares of paper with a distinctive picture on one side. In tablet form these are often small and referred to as microdots.

How is it used?

LSD is normally swallowed.

Effects

  • LSD is a powerful hallucinogenic which induces a trip.
  • It is long acting - lasting 2-6 hours and fading after about 12 hours.
  • Visual effects can include enhanced colours, distorted shapes and sizes and movement of stationary objects.
  • Out of body experiences are relatively common
  • Physical effects can include distorted hearing and loss of concentration making practical tasks such as driving, dangerous or difficult.
  • Effects can take up to 1 hour to come on after taking substance

Risks

  • Emotional reactions can vary even with in the same trip due to the length of the effect.
  • Unpleasant reactions are more likely if the user is unstable and can include anxiety, depression, dizziness and disorientation.
  • It can cause short lived psychotic episodes and paranoia.
  • Risk of injury or accidents due disassociating effect. Once on a trip it is not possible to get off.

The law

  • Class A