#118 Lysergic acid diethylamide (English)

LSD

Lysergic acid diethylamide is a psychedelic drug meaning that it produced hallucinations and apparent expansion of consciousness. LSD is also known as "acid" or "lysergide" or "LSDA-25".

 

The drug was first created in 1938 by a gain fungus that typically grows on rye. There are different types of taking the drug either by taking it orally which means by swallowing it or by being held under the tongue. In addition, if the drug is taken its liquid form then it can be taken with an injection however the effects only occur half an hour later if taken by a needle.

LSD is a classic type of hallucinogen and hallucinogens produce altering effect by acting as neural circuits in the brain. Other effects can occur in an area of the brain that deals with mood and perception, as well as other areas that regulate responses to stress and panic.

Lysergic acid diethylamide’s effects depend on the long term and the short term. In the short term, it can cause the user to have a different perception about its surroundings and also to feel things around him that are not actually happening. The problem with taking drugs is that the experiences that occur depend on the users personality and surroundings. In addition, the weight of the person can lead to different amounts of tolerance. LSD effects the receptors in the brain and increases blood pressure, heart rate and body temperature. It can cause severe dizziness and a loss of appetite. Due to the increase in temperature, sweating is very likely and extreme numbness and weakness in bones can lead to further hallucination.

In the long term, LSD can have visual disturbances and paranoia. The problem with LSD is that first tim users can develop a high degree of tolerance for the drug and therefore if the user uses it a second time then a higher dose will be needed to feel the same kind of hallucination.

Researchers aren't sure what LSD does in the central nervous system or exactly how it causes hallucinogenic effects. In addition, lysergide works like a neurotransmitter that is responsible for changing moods, appetite and muscle control. The dillusions can cause panic and the users sense of touch and normal bodily functions and sensations begin to feel bizarre and not normal.

 

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