LSD

Title	LSD
# of Words	722
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LSD

LSD

     The use of drugs among Americans is rapidly rising.  They can be bought
and sold almost anywhere, from the streets to hallways of schools.  A drug on
the rapid rise from the 70's is LSD.  Some people attribute this to the fact it
is extremely inexpensive, $2-4 a hit, the wrong belief by users that it is a
safer drug than marijuana because it isn't physically addicting.  However, LSD
is a hallucinogenic drug that is very dangerous, despite popular belief.
     LSD stands for Lysergic Acid Diethylamide.  Lysergic acid is extracted
from the fungus Ergot, and then left to crystallize until it is pure.  It was
first accidentally discovered by Albert Hoffman in 1938 in Switzerland, who was
searching for possible therapeutic uses of Ergot. Hoffman continued his
experiments, but never came in contact with the crystals until1943.  (LSD can be
absorbed through the skin.) Hoffman then sent LSD around the world to be tested
and investigated to find medical uses. Lysergic acid deviates were found to
relieve migraines and control postpartum hemorrhage because it causes veins to
contract, but also caused gangrene of the limbs, and so further experimentation
with the drug was abandoned.   In the late 50's, however, LSD was used by the
CIA as an interrogation drug for spies.  However, it was proven to be unreliable
and was later replaced with other interrogation drugs.
     LSD comes in the forms of crystals, liquids, tablets, gelatins, or
blotting squares.  The squares have designs on them such a flowers, dragons,
shapes, animals, and cartoon characters to make them more attractive to young
children.  Often called acid, white lightning, stamps, microdot, and grateful
dead, LSD is usually taken orally.
        There are 4 levels of experience an LSD user will go through.  The first
takes place within 45 minutes of ingestion.  The user begins to feel enhanced
senses.  Colors are brighter, sounds are more distinct, and a user may feel
dizzy.  The second level is the plateau.  Between hours one and three, the user
will "see" sounds and "hear" objects.  This experience of a mingling of the
senses is called synethesva.  Patterns within material such as sweaters and
blankets appear.  A user may see figures within smoke from incense, or spend
extended periods of time examining lines on the palm of their hand.  Clock time
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