LSD How It Came To BeBy: Sabastain Westfall

History of LSDThere is evidence that suggests LSD has been around for centuries

LSD occurs in Ergot and it has to be synthesised after that

Ergot is found in grains such as; rye and grain

Believed to be a possible reason for the Salem Witch Trials because the fungus grows on rye and grain and consuming the fungus can cause extremely irrational and violent actions

How is LSD administered.Mouth

Inhaled

Injected

Can be absorbed through skin as a lotion

Street NamesAcid

Beast

Kool Aid

Animal Blotters

Dots

Tabs

Trips

Drug ClassHallucinogen which means it is a drug that alters your perception

which can cause hallucinations

Psychedelic- which means it alters cognition and perception

Psychotomimetic-causes delusions and delierum

Its chemical makeupIt’s a compound of many basic nitrogen bases, that comes from the Ergot fungus which grows on rye and other grains. After a sample of the fungus is obtained the fungus is synthesised with many chemicals that are restricted or monitored very closely.

Chemical Formula= C20H25N3O

Breakdown of Basic ChemicalsC-carbon

H-hydrogen

N-nitrogen

O-oxygen

Physical Effects of using LSDDilated Pupils

Higher or Lower body temperature

Sweating or Chills

Loss of Appetite

Sleeplessness

Dry Mouth

Tremors

Mental/Emotional effects of LSDDelusions

Visual hallucinations

False sense of certainty

Distortion of your sense of self and time

Impaired depth perception

Distorted perception of colors, shape, movements, and objects may be larger or smaller than they appear

Severe terrifying thoughts and feelings

Fear of losing control

Panic attacks

Flashbacks

Severe depression

Social effects of LSDBad trips can cause people to become extremely reclusive

Some people have flashbacks often and they are typically long-lasting and come about very suddenly

Legal Consequences and effects of LSDLSD is a Schedule I drug meaning it is both illegal and has no

legitimate medical uses

If you are caught taking LSD or with LSD you will be punished legally

Just for trafficking LSD the first time no less than 5 years in prison and no more than 40

For trafficking fine is $2,000 to $300,000

Effects of LSD on the Nervous SystemShort Term

Affects the way eyes process information

Long Term

Disrupts sleep routines

Can affect serotonin levels

Effects of LSD on the Cardiovascular SystemShort Term

Abnormal heart rate

Collapsed Veins

Bacterial infections in veins and heart valves

Long Term

Collapsed Veins

May need a pacemaker in the future

More frequent heart attacks

Effects of LSD on the Digestive SystemShort Term

Constipation

Abdominal Bleeding

Long Term

Ulcers

Liver Damage

Nausea and vomiting

Effects of LSD on the Respiratory SystemShort Term

Respiratory arrest

Coma

Cardiac arrhythmias

Long Term

Cardiovascular collapse

Death

Possible Medical Uses for LSDThere no medical uses of present for this drug that is why it is listed as Schedule I.

Effects of mixing LSD with other DrugsSome studies show that mixing LSD with other drugs can increase

your chances of having a bad trip which are usually very traumatic

Also many times it will cause you to go unconscious

In some cases it can cause you to die

Effects of LSD on Family and FriendsFamily goes through a four stage process

Awareness that the drug is being used causes unease

Denial family covers for lapses and blackouts and denies the existence of the drug in the user’s life

Acceptance the family accepts that the user uses the drug and sets up ways for them to use it in a “safe” environment, and may also cause the family to lean onto drugs as well

Rock Bottom usually when the family seeks help and either bands together or separates and blames each other

Question 1Name three street names of LSD

Question 2What stage is denial

Question 3What class of drug is LSD

Question 4What affects can mixing LSD have

Question 7Can LSD cause depression

Question 8What effects can LSD have on the Respiratory System

Question 9What effects can LSD have on the Digestive System

Question 6Where does LSD come from

Question 5What medical uses are there for LSD

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Street Names-Acid, Beast, Kool Aid, Animal, Blotters, Dots, Tabs, and Trips

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Stage 2

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Hallucinogen

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Death, unconsciousness, and an increase in the chances of a bad trip

Answer 5

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None

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Fungus known as Ergot that grows on rye and wheat plants

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Yes it can especially when the user has a bad trip

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Cardiovascular arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, and coma

Answer 9

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Ulcers, liver damage, and abdominal constipation

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