Lysergic Acid Diethylamide

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide is said to be the most powerful man-made drug. Street names include LSD, acid, or blotter. It is a fickle drug: one never knows if they will experience a “good trip,” or “bad trip.” With numerous physical repercussions, and a fine of $1,000 or 6 months imprisonment for a first offense, possession isn’t worth the risk. Unfortunately, most do not know much about this potent hallucinogen. Education is the path to eradicating usage. Many people don’t take LSD seriously, believing promises of mind expansion or a chance escape from their troubles, but in the end it will only cause more trouble.
LSD was first synthesized in 1938 by Swiss scientist Albert Hofmann. He ingested it in 1943, first discovering the hallucinogenic effects. The drug’s peak popularity was during the 1960’s. It made a comeback in the 1990’s, but the average dose was significantly smaller than the average dose three decades earlier. As of 1997, 14% of high school se...