LSD
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
What is LSD?
A drug that induces complex and vivid perceptual experiences and effects.
What is a Phantasticant?
Known as "dissociative anesthetics".
What are Ketamine & PCP?
When taken orally, these 2 drugs go through ________, which slows absorption.
What is First Pass Metabolism?
Synthetic drug that alters mood and perception (awareness of surrounding objects and conditions). It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens.
Gelatin of various shapes or flat squares; protect drug from deterioration by light and air.
What are "Window Panes" (or Gel Tabs), containing LSD?
Sensations in one modality are mixed with another (e.g., hearing colors, seeing sounds, etc.).
What is Synesthesia?
Absorption into ________, causes levels of the drug to fall, which may persist for several weeks as released.
What is body fat?
When on these drugs, effects in __________ may be manifest, affecting concentration, focus, abstract thinking, and speech.
What is cognitive disorganization?
MDMA increases the activity of these three brain chemicals.
What are dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine?
One percent of LSD.
What is the amount that reaches the brain following extensive metabolism in the liver?
Alters the effects of serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine, triggering extensive changes in brain function.
What are potential effects of LSD?
Ketamine & PCP may cause ______ for events while on the drug, affects related receptors.
What is amnesia?
Although these drugs are typically only used sporadically, ________ can develop if used daily.
What is tolerance?
Schedule 1 drug which is legal in the Native American Church and is used in their religious ceremonies.
What is mescaline (Peyote)?
The effect of LSD on the Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
What is a 5-HT (serotonin) receptor blocker?
Rapid development in 2-3 days, dissipates in approximately 1 week, result of down-regulation of Serotonin receptors.
What is the Tolerance factor with LSD?
Long term use of Ketamine & PCP may cause cognitive issues, including reduction of _________ in parts of the brain.
What is gray matter?
Disorientation, agitation, hyperactivity.
What are the possible effects of large doses of Ketamine and PCP?
Ingredient causing the "Trip in “Magic Mushrooms”.
What is Psilocybin?
3 brain regions involved in the hallucinogenic effect include the Cerebral Cortex, the Raphe Nuclei, and this ________________.
What is the Locus Coeruleus?
A negative experience from LSD, can leave a person traumatized for days to weeks.
What is a "Bad Trip."
In "microdoses," may be beneficial with alleviating _________.
What is depression?
Long-lasting psychotic behavior.
What are possible harmful effects of Ketamine & PCP?
Too much Serotonin can bring on symptoms including shivering, diarrhea, muscle rigidity, fever, and seizures, and can cause death if not treated.
What is Serotonin Syndrome?