Impact
How long does an LSD “trip” usually last?
6-12 Hours
Who discovered LSD and in what year?
Albert Hofmann in 1943
What natural source is LSD originally derived from?
The Ergot Fungus
If LSD itself is not usually directly toxic, what are the most common causes of death associated with its use?
falling and traffic accidents
What are three common reasons people use LSD?
curiosity or peer pressure but some take it for spiritual purposes.
Name at least Two common ways people consume LSD?
Eating gelatin squares, drinking in liquid form, or in tablets.
What Percentage of students in some areas in the 90s used LSD?
18.9%
At which laboratory and in what country was LSD first created?
Sandoz Pharmaceutical Laboratories in Switzerland
What are two conditions LSD has been used to help treat?
LSD has been used to treat alcoholism and tobacco addiction.
What does LSD typically alter in a person’s experience?
LSD alters perception, thoughts, and feelings.
What was the original purpose of the research program that led to the creation of LSD?
It was made on accident for a research program studying medicinal plants specifically the ergot fungus.
What type of drug is LSD and what are its main effects on the mind?
LSD is a synthetic hallucinogenic drug, It alters perception, thoughts, and feelings.