LSD (for Chemistry Class)
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
LSD), a potent hallucinogenic drug, also called a psychedelic,
first synthesized from lysergic acid in Switzerland in l038. Lysergic acid
is a white odorless drug, a component of the mold of ERGOT. Ergot is a
product of the fungus Claviceps purpurea. Th e bio-active ingredients of
ergot are all derivatives of lysergic acid. LSD is a semi-synthetic
derivative of lysergic acid. Thus LSD is an "ergot" - like substance. The
drug evokes dreamlike changes in mood and thought and alters the
perception of time and space. It can also create a feeling of lack of self-control and
extreme terror. Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) also goes by names like:
acid, sugar, Blotter, Sugar Cubes, Blue Unicorn, Acid, Cid, Sid, Bart
Simpsons, Barrels, Tabs, Blotter, Heaven ly blue, 'L', liquid liquid,
Microdots, Mind detergent, Orange cubes, Orange micro, Owsley, Wedding
Bells, windowpane, etc.
LSD is very potent: the effective dose is measured in micrograms
(ug) -- however, the lethal dose is literally thousands of times that,
making the drug essentially non-toxic. LSD is non-addictive, and there
have been only a few cases of possible overdose
where people ingested extremely large amounts of the drug (Alan et al.,
1978; Griggs et al,. 1977). LSD can be administered a number of ways, the
most common : orally though paper, sugar cubes, on a piece of gelatin, or
by pill ; intravenously or intramu scularly. A standard dose with
noticeable hallucinogenic effects is about 100-200 ug. The intensity of
the trip is proportional to the size of the dose-- it is interesting to
note, though, that the duration of the trip seems to stay the same at
higher dos es (Freedman, 1984). Physical effects include drowsiness,
dizziness, dilated pupils, numbness and tingling, weakness, tremors, and
nausea. Transient abnormal thinking induced by LSD, such as a sense of
omnipotence or a state of acute paranoia, can result in dangerous
behavior. Long-term adverse reactions such as persistent psychosis,
prolonged depression, or faulty judgment have also been reported following
LSD ingestion but whether these are a direct result of ingestion is
difficult to establish. Althoug h LSD is not physiologically addicting,
the drug's potent mind-altering effects can lead to chronic use. In the
1960's LSD use was widespread among people who sought to alter and
intensify their physical senses; to achieve supposed insights into the
unive rse, nature, and themselves; and to intensify emotional connections
with others. The drug has been tried as a treatment for infantile autism,
for alcoholism, and to accelerate psychotherapy, but no medical use has
been established.
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