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L S D - Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

Appearance:

Usually sold as tiny squares of paper, but can also be in liquid form or as tiny pellets.

Effects:

  • A trip takes between 20 minutes to one hour to take effect and usually last 12 hours.
  • It can speed up or slow down time.
  • Movement can also slow down or speed up.
  • Colour, sounds and objects become badly distorted.
  • The user may become happier or conversely, more panicky and confused.
  • Bad trips are terrifying. A bad trip can make the worst nightmare come to life.
  • Flashbacks can happen weeks or months after taking LSD.
  • Not addictive.
  • The Risks:
  • Mental health problems can be made worse.
  • The possibility of self harm resulting from a bad trip.

The Law:

LSD is a Class A drug – illegal to possess, give away or sell.