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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) - Coggle Diagram
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)
Effects
Long-Term Effects
Long-Term Memory Loss
Death
No specific overdose amount
One of deadliest drugs
Flashbacks
Days or months after a single usage
Returning to a previous 'trip'
Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD)
Mental Problems
Depression
Anxiety
Schizophrenia
Psychosis
Physical Tolerance
Short-Term Effects
Dangerous Body Temperature
Increased Blood Pressure
Complete Loss of Appetite
Hallucinations
Loss of inhibitions
Mood swings & rushes
Distorted sensory perception
Extreme fear and paranoia
Incredibly intense & varying
AKA: "Trips"
Insomnia
Dilated Pupils
Environmental Impacts
Improper disposal
Minimal damage
Disperses quickly in water
Easily disposed of
Production
Possible release of dangerous chemicals
Minimal risk
Availability & Usage
Street Names
Dots
Microdots
Blotter Acid
Trips
Acid
Consumption
'Blotter papers' soaked in liquid LSD
Effects begin 30-60 minutes after consumption
10-12 hour long lasting 'trips'
Most often oral consumption
Usage Trends
Common usage is increasing
54.6% increase in USA (2015-2018)
30.2 million people in the US have used LSD at least once
Physical Characteristics
Clear, odorless, and tasteless
Hallucinogen
Synthetic Drug
Invented in 1938
Is most often a liquid
Very dangerous and risky
No physical dependence
Legality
Illegal in the majority of countries
Some careful decriminalization
Some medical uses
Possible therapeutic treatment
Jail time of 4-50 years