LSD

 
Names

• Lysergic Acid Diethylamide or LSD
• ACID
• TRIP

Description

• LSD is found in the form of very small pieces of paper with pictures on them

Use

• LSD is sucked or swallowed
• It is a Class A drug
• Strengths vary and it is impossible to know how strong a dose is being taken

Effects

• LSD is a hallucinogenic drug and causes users to experience their surroundings very differently for up to 12 hours
• The effects depend on the users mood
• Once the effects start they cannot be stopped

Risks

• A bad experience cannot be predicted and can be terrifying, with long-term paranoia
• Accidents are at greater risk of occurring whilst the user is hallucinating

Law

• This drug is illegal to have or to supply to other people and carries a maximum prison sentence of 7 years for possession and an unlimited fine
• Supplying LSD (including giving it to a friend) can carry a life imprisonment sentence plus an unlimited fine
• LSD can be detected for up to 3 days in the urine (wee)