Lysergic Acid Diethylamide: Also known as LSD

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Lysergic acid Diethylamide is one of the most infamous yet most thoroughly researched illegal drugs in this nation’s history. It was first discovered by a Swiss chemist named Albert Hoffman; he originally was analyzing the effects and behaviors of various alkaloids in Ergot fungus, a common fungus that grows on wheat and is the world’s most potent natural source of LSD. Albert Hoffman discovered this drug when he tested some of its effects on himself, and soon found a very interesting attribute to his newly discovered compound. The following is a quote from Albert Hoffman, describing what he felt when he first felt the effects of LSD-25: “…affected by a remarkable restlessness, combined with a slight dizziness. At home I lay down and sank into a not unpleasant intoxicated-like condition, characterized by an extremely stimulated imagination. In a dreamlike state, with eyes closed (I found the daylight to be unpleasantly glaring), I perceived an uninterrupted stream of fantastic pictures, extraordinary shapes with intense, kaleidoscopic play of colors. After some two hours this condition faded away…” An interesting fact about him t... ... middle of paper ... ... while you hallucinate) Conclusion LSD is a highly controversial drug and is one of the biggest taboos in history which hopefully one day will no longer be considered such. But whether that ever happens or not is up to us, the new generation, to decide; and I hope that in the end we make the choice that best helps our fellow people in need of extreme alternatives to make their lives enjoyable again. Works Cited http://the5thofmay.blogspot.com (LSD tab image) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Hofmann http://www.erowid.org/culture/characters/hofmann_albert/ http://www.erowid.org/chemicals/lsd/lsd.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drug_policy_of_the_Netherlands http://www.jellinek.nl/english/ http://www.nlplanet.com/nlguides/dutch-soft-drugs-policy http://www.lightparty.com/Spirituality/LSD.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lysergic_acid_diethylamide

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