Lysamide (LSD)

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD), once used for therapeutic purposes, is a modern hallucinogenic drug utilized for the unusual psychological experiences. American researchers began using LSD to recreate such scenarios that a mentally ill patient might endure. The drug was also incorporated into psychotherapy and various treatments for drug and alcohol abuse. During this era of time, LSD was legally used for medicinal purposes. The side effects were said to be corrosive, which pushed the United States government to act, restricting the production and use of LSD itself. The government’s goal was to make the drug as unavailable as possible, which backlashed as illegal laboratories became responsible for the production. As the drug is produced by chemical synthesis, the effects are entirely unpredictable. Despite the extensive restrictions on the use and possession of LSD, the drug is still widely used worldwide. The abuse of LSD is solely based on its
Taken orally, LSD is rapidly absorbed into the user’s bloodstream and the brain, and its effects begin to be felt within thirty to sixty minutes. The initial effects include an excitation of the sympathetic autonomic activity; increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, dilated pupils, and a slightly raised body temperature. There is an accompanying feeling of restlessness, euphoria, and a sensation that inner tension has been released. In addition, there may be laughter or tears, depending on the user’s expectations and the setting in which the drug is used (TEXTBOOK CITATION). Once its concentration has peaked, the elimination half-life is approximately three hours. Within 5-12 hours, the effects are over. Given its extreme potency, LSD has a relatively low toxicity level. To this day, there has been only one definitive case in which a death has been attributed solely to an LSD