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  LSD   Lysergic acid diethylamide or LSD is a synthesized drug known for its psychological effects.

Popularized during the 1960's LSD or acid as it was commonly referred to, was utilized as a recreational drug by many associated with the counterculture movement.

LSD is colorless, tasteless and odorless in its purest form. It is typically administered on a highly absorbent paper and can create a number of psychological and physical effects in its user. An oral dose of 25 micrograms (equal to a few grains of salt) can produce vivid hallucinations in a subject.

 HISTORY 

In 1938, LSD was first synthesized by Swiss scientist, Albert Hofmann in his pharmaceutical laboratory in Basel, Switzerland. Hofmann believed LSD would be something that could aid with various medical ailments but research continues to be inconclusive after many years of research.

In 1943, Hofmann uncovered LSD's psychedelic properties. These effects were unknown until this time and were discovered when Hofmann accidentally consumed the compound.

In the 1950's, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) began significant research into the potential application of LSD as a weapon, or in mind control. The program most commonly associated with this research was known as MKULTRA.

As LSD became part of the recreational drug movement of the 1960's it was ultimately vilified by various anti-drug groups and eventually classified as a Schedule I narcotic.

 EFFECTS

LSD's psychological effects are variable depending on the user. The effects are contingent on factors such as dosage, the subject's initial mental state, their previous experience with psychedelic drugs and the user's environmental conditions.Some of the more notable psychological effects include but are not limited to the following: increased or altered sensory reception, alternative thinking, enhanced visual effects (closed and open eyed), cognitive shifts and altered perception of time.

LSD's physical effects are also highly variable depending on the user. They can range from restlessness and reduced appetite to limb numbness, nausea, increased heart rate, tremors and intense perspiration.

Although a substantially powerful substance, LSD is not considered an addictive drug by the international medical community.

 SEE ALSO 

CIA

MKULTRA

MKNAOMI

MKDELTA