LSD Miranda Paige HLTH1050 Prof. Preston Lindhardt Salt Lake Community College

What is LSD? LSD stands for Lysergic Acid Diethylamide It is a powerful hallucinogenic drug Comes in the form of a small tab, or even liquid, powder, or pills that is taken orally Other names are: acid, blotters, microdot, dots, window pane (DEA, 2011)

How is it made/when was it discovered? (History) In 1938, in Sweden, Albert Hofmann discovered it in his pharmaceutical lab Made from lysergic acid, which is found in ergot, a fungus that grows on rye and other grains (NIH, 2009) Hofmann was looking for blood stimulants when he made it Hofmann accidentally took some and discovered the effects (Drug Free World, 2013)

Albert Hofmann

Ergot, the fungus that grows on rye that makes lysergic acid

History (cont.) Many experiments conducted and thought to be similar in chemical composition to some chemicals in the brain Experiments hoping to treat alcoholism, reduce pain in cancer patients, narcotic addiction, autism, schizophrenia, and sociopaths (Jenkins, 2010) Finding a medical use was a failure, but free samples still given out for more research (Drug Free World, 2013)

Clip of experiment done to an artist (~13:00 minutes) IZtiWhnM8 (Skip to 4:25 to see effects on the man)

History (cont) Popularized in the 1960’s subculture Some psychologists recommended use, as well as other major public influences along with musicians (Wikipedia Contributors, 2013) Also used in the war to make enemies confused and have distortions (Drug Free World, 2013)

Popular influences of LSD usage Aldous Huxley Dr. Timothy Leary Sidney Cohen The Beatles Jimi Hendrix Pink Floyd

LSD Used in the War Video (2:15) WodyapGNxI

History (cont) Experiments conducted by the government thought it would start mind-control, and changes personalities (Brockway, 2009) Experiments and research continued until LSD banned in 1967 Use of the drug has fluctuated throughout the years

Effects of LSD on the Mind Produces vivid hallucinations with vision and sound Distorts perception of time and depth, colors, shapes, sizes, movement, sound, touch and body image Mood changes from “blissful euphoria” to extreme terror (DEA, 2011)

Effects of LSD on the Mind (cont) Can’t differentiate reality and sensations created by the drug Lower inhibitions, and lowers judgment with decisions and danger Flashbacks looking back from the “trip” even after long amounts of non-usage of the drug almost always happen Possible long-lasting psychosis (DEA, 2011) (Drug Free World, 2013)

Drawings on LSD Trip

Syd Barrett (Pink Floyd) inherited schizophrenia from LSD usage

Effects on the Body Dilated pupils Higher or lower body temperature Increased heart and blood rate Sweating Chills Loss of appetite Sleeplessness Dry mouth Tremors (DEA, 2011)

Treatment Hard to treat because no physical withdrawals Behavior modification Counseling Psychological treatment Rehabilitation treatment centers Addiction therapy (LSD Addiction Staff, 2009)

Statistics: Monitoring the Future % of 8th graders 1.9% of 10th graders 2.6% of 12th graders 1 in seven kids ages say easily attainable Statistics according to NIDA-founded 2010 Monitoring the Future Study (Ekern, 2013)

Reasons why people do LSD In 1960’s subculture, and to find a religious experience Peer pressure To fit in Escape reality Relieve boredom Rebel Experiment (Drug Free World, 2013)

LSD is Illegal Classified as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substances Act Schedule 1 substances have high potential for abuse, and no accepted medical use Can be persecuted in a court of law for possession or intent to sell (DEA, 2011)

Prevention of use Educated about how bad it is Knowledge of the drug and the effects What it looks like Warning signs of possibly taking it Teens of disapproving parents less likely to do it compared to consenting parents (LSD Addiction Staff)

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