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LSD - Coggle Diagram
LSD
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Long-term effects
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Serotonin syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a potentially fatal condition triggered by the consumption of medications that affect serotonin levels in the brain
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Basic introduction
Lysergic acid diethylamide is a chemical. In the US, LSD is a schedule I controlled substance. That means the US believes it to have a high potential for abuse and serves no legitimate medical purposes. Possession of a schedule I drug as a first offense will generally lead to at least 5 years in federal prison, with a second offense being generally not less than 10.
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Stats
History
LSD was first synthesized on November 16, 1938, by a Swiss chemist named Albert Hofmann
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LSD in the US
In the US, LSD use increased by 47% from 2015 to 2019
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Legal Status
In Australia, LSD is classified as a Schedule 9 prohibited substance. Penalties for possession of LSD depend among states and territories but can include fines and imprisonment.
In Canada, LSD is listed under Schedule III of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. Penalties for possession can include fines and imprisonment, with different sentences based on factors such as the amount possessed and any prior criminal record.
In the United Kingdom, LSD is a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Penalties for possession can include up to seven years in prison, an unlimited fine, or both.
In the United States, LSD is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. Penalties for possession depends by state but typically include fines and imprisonment