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- 1. LSD How It Came To Be By: Sabastain Westfall
- 2. History of LSD There is evidence that suggests LSD has been around for centuries LSD occurs in Ergot and it has to be synthesised after that Ergot is found in grains such as; rye and grain Believed to be a possible reason for the Salem Witch Trials because the fungus grows on rye and grain and consuming the fungus can cause extremely irrational and violent actions
- 3. How is LSD administered. Mouth Inhaled Injected Can be absorbed through skin as a lotion
- 4. Street Names Acid Beast Kool Aid Animal Blotters Dots Tabs Trips
- 5. Drug Class Hallucinogen which means it is a drug that alters your perception which can cause hallucinations Psychedelic- which means it alters cognition and perception Psychotomimetic-causes delusions and delierum
- 6. Its chemical makeup It’s a compound of many basic nitrogen bases, that comes from the Ergot fungus which grows on rye and other grains. After a sample of the fungus is obtained the fungus is synthesised with many chemicals that are restricted or monitored very closely. Chemical Formula= C20H25N3O
- 7. Breakdown of Basic Chemicals C-carbon H-hydrogen N-nitrogen O-oxygen
- 8. Physical Effects of using LSD Dilated Pupils Higher or Lower body temperature Sweating or Chills Loss of Appetite Sleeplessness Dry Mouth Tremors
- 9. Mental/Emotional effects of LSD Delusions Visual hallucinations False sense of certainty Distortion of your sense of self and time Impaired depth perception Distorted perception of colors, shape, movements, and objects may be larger or smaller than they appear Severe terrifying thoughts and feelings
- 10. Social effects of LSD Bad trips can cause people to become extremely reclusive Some people have flashbacks often and they are typically long-lasting and come about very suddenly
- 11. Legal Consequences and effects of LSD LSD is a Schedule I drug meaning it is both illegal and has no legitimate medical uses If you are caught taking LSD or with LSD you will be punished legally Just for trafficking LSD the first time no less than 5 years in prison and no more than 40 For trafficking fine is $2,000 to $300,000
- 12. Effects of LSD on the Nervous System Short Term Affects the way eyes process information Long Term Disrupts sleep routines Can affect serotonin levels
- 13. Effects of LSD on the Cardiovascular System Short Term Abnormal heart rate Collapsed Veins Bacterial infections in veins and heart valves Long Term Collapsed Veins May need a pacemaker in the future More frequent heart attacks
- 14. Effects of LSD on the Digestive System Short Term Constipation Abdominal Bleeding Long Term Ulcers Liver Damage Nausea and vomiting
- 15. Effects of LSD on the Respiratory System Short Term Respiratory arrest Coma Cardiac arrhythmias Long Term Cardiovascular collapse Death
- 16. Possible Medical Uses for LSD There no medical uses of present for this drug that is why it is listed as Schedule I.
- 17. Effects of mixing LSD with other Drugs Some studies show that mixing LSD with other drugs can increase your chances of having a bad trip which are usually very traumatic Also many times it will cause you to go unconscious In some cases it can cause you to die
- 18. Effects of LSD on Family and Friends Family goes through a four stage process Awareness that the drug is being used causes unease Denial family covers for lapses and blackouts and denies the existence of the drug in the user’s life Acceptance the family accepts that the user uses the drug and sets up ways for them to use it in a “safe” environment, and may also cause the family to lean onto drugs as well Rock Bottom usually when the family seeks help and either bands together or separates and blames each other
- 19. Question 1 Name three street names of LSD Question 2 What stage is denial Question 3 What class of drug is LSD Question 4 What affects can mixing LSD have Question 7 Can LSD cause depression Question 8 What effects can LSD have on the Respiratory System Question 9 What effects can LSD have on the Digestive System Question 6 Where does LSD come from Question 5 What medical uses are there for LSD
- 20. Answer 1 Back To the Game Street Names-Acid, Beast, Kool Aid, Animal, Blotters, Dots, Tabs, and Trips
- 21. Answer 2 Back To the Game Stage 2
- 22. Answer 3 Back To the Game Hallucinogen
- 23. Answer 4 Back To the Game Death, unconsciousness, and an increase in the chances of a bad trip
- 24. Answer 5 Back To the Game None
- 25. Answer 6 Back To the Game Fungus known as Ergot that grows on rye and wheat plants
- 26. Answer 7 Back To the Game Yes it can especially when the user has a bad trip
- 27. Answer 8 Back To the Game Cardiovascular arrest, cardiac arrhythmias, and coma
- 28. Answer 9 Back To the Game Ulcers, liver damage, and abdominal constipation
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