SIDE EFFECTS
Name one short term effect of LSD? (Hint: think about Anxiety)
Increased heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, and body temperature
What is psychedelic-assisted therapy?
This type of therapy, which integrates LSD under strict clinical supervision, aims to help individuals process trauma or emotional challenges.
Who is Albert Hofmann? (Hint: the Origin)
This Swiss chemist discovered LSD in 1938 while working at Sandoz Laboratories.
TRUE OR FALSE : Is "Acid" slang for LSD?
TRUE
TRUE OR FALSE: LSD is an illegal drug.
TRUE
What are the long terms of LSD? (Hint: Think about getting sick)
Restlessness or agitation, Vomiting or nausea,Irregular or rapid heartbeat,Fever or high body temperature,Seizures,Hallucinations,Loss of coordination,Rapid changes in blood pressure
What is depression and how can LSD treat it?
Research suggests that LSD may help treat this common condition characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.
TRUE OR FALSE: Pfizer, commercially sells LSD products.
FALSE
Blotter paper, liquid form, tablets, gelatin are all what?
Common Forms of LSD
Are the Withdrawal symptoms physical or physiological?
No physical withdrawal symptoms are in part with LSD usage. But there are physiological symptoms such as anxiety and depression after “bad trips”
TRUE OR FALSE: LSD considered physically addictive.
FALSE
What is creativity and how might it help people?
Studies have shown that microdosing LSD might enhance this cognitive ability, often associated with problem-solving and innovation.
When Philosopher Aldous Huxley detailed his experiences with ________ in the book The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell.
psychedelics, drugs
What does LSD stand for?
Lysergic acid diethylamide
If you use LSD and go to the brink of an OD, what experience is that called?
A Trip, or Tripping is acceptable
What is the result of Alcoholic consumption with LSD?
panic, fear, aggression, and outright hostility.
In LSD studies, it has been proven to help alleviate this certain condition with symptoms of flashbacks and traumatic events. What is this condition called?
PTSD
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - LSD's ability to promote neuroplasticity and introspection may enhance CBT by enabling patients to reframe negative thought patterns more effectively.
What does sublingually mean?
An item or drug is placed under the tongue and consumed
About what % of adults in the US have tried LSD?
9-15% would be acceptable, the exact answer is 10%
What age is most common for LSD use?
18 to 25
Which condition, in its final stage, can be helped with LSD to make it easier for the person to cope with the stress?
Terminal Cancer
What is MAPS?
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
What is benzodiazepines?
depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures.
What is Ergotism Therapy?
Ergotism therapy refers to medical treatments aimed at addressing the symptoms and effects of ergotism, a condition caused by the consumption of ergot alkaloids. These compounds are produced by the ergot fungus (Claviceps purpurea), which can grow on grains like rye.