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LSD

Lysergic Acid. Had its big explosion during the 60s when, it was wrongly called the “happiness acid” by the teens, that used to say that alcohol killed, and that was why they should use L.S.D. It was used with the goal of "elevating the state of conscious". It’s a drug that causes the abnormal functioning of mental manifestations, which deform reality and the perception state, being able to provoke psychotic states, depression, panic and hallucinations, illusions, and even

provoking suicides. Even a small amount is capable of providing hours of hallucinations. The drug interferes in the action of Seretonine, a neurotransmitter, for containing in its matter a substance that is also present in Seretonine. Its effects vary corresponding to the sensibility of the person who is consuming and the quantity. Among the physical effects observed, there may occur dilatation of the pupils, excessive sweating, raise of body temperature and heartbeats and there might also occur nauseas and vomiting. It has been declared that one effect of LSD that might happen is the return of the physiological symptoms even after period of not consuming the drug. At the end of the “trip” comes the depression, anxiety and fear, and the physiological dependency.
Effects showed on LSD addicts: Feeling of weight loss of own body and of the space surrounding them; Feeling that odors can be touched; Feeling that sounds can be seen; Simultaneous feeling of happiness and sadness; Feeling of being able to fly; Feeling of panic and great vulnerability; Suicides attempts and homicidal impulses; Loss of control over thoughts; Hallucinations that occur months after consumption; Among the many problems caused we can mention the variation of chromosomes that many times end up causing variations in the developing fetus in pregnant addicted women.

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