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.::: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide - LSD

(Acid, Blotter, Microdot, Windowpane)

LSD is a very strong hallucinogen that produces intense effects in extremely small amounts.

To get a "hit" of LSD, a square of paper soaked with the drug is placed on the user's tongue. LSD is distributed in blotter, microdot, liquid, capsule and tablet forms that are often decorated with cartoons or logos.

Effects of short-term usage

  • Disorientation
  • Problems concentrating
  • Altered mood/feelings
  • Increased blood pressure and heart rate
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Shivering
  • Sweating
  • Fever
  • Hallucinations.

Effects over the long-term

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Decreased motivation
  • Flashbacks.

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