Also known as psychedelics, acid, trips, cubes, liberty caps, liberties, zen, dots, battery acid, looney toons, superman, magic mushrooms, mushies, shrooms, Lucy, California sunshine, blotter, cid, microdot, tabs, Sally, sage, magic mint, angel dust
They are a group of drugs which alter a person’s perception, mood and thought, and may cause hallucinations – where people see, hear, smell, taste or touch things that aren’t there. Being under the influence of these drugs is known as “tripping”
Synthetic hallucinogens include:
Natural hallucinogens include:
It depends on the type and its form. Mostly LSD comes in the form of a square of gelatine or blotting paper, dipped or soaked in the drug, which is placed under the tongue. It also can be a liquid, tablet or capsule. It can be swallowed, sniffed, injected or smoked. Magic mushrooms look like dried mushrooms, or can be capsules. They are usually eaten fresh, cooked or brewed into a tea.
Effects of LSD
Effects depend on the person (age, weight, size, health and tolerance), as well as the strength, amount taken, and if taken with other drugs, including alcohol. Once LSD is swallowed, effects are felt within 20 to 45 minutes and last about 12 hours. Comedown effects usually last 1 to 3 days.
Short-term effects, both desired and undesired, may include…
Long-term effects may include…
LSD overdose
Effects from overdosing: taking too much can lead to a “bad trip”. If at risk due to panic or frightening hallucinations, or if experiencing frequent vomiting, fever, seizures, trouble breathing or suicidal thoughts or behaviours, call 000 for an ambulance. If unconscious, put them in the recovery position. If not breathing, start CPR. Paramedics won’t involve police unless the person is a danger to themselves or others.
How long does LSD stay in your system?
Depends on use and person. It can be detected in urine 2 to 4 days, in blood 6 to 12 hours and in hair up to 90 days.
There is no safe way to use LSD. There will always be a health risk. The only way to be safe is not to use. If you choose to use, the following will help reduce risk:
Before: take a friend and tell them what you plan on using, plan how to get home (to avoid driving under the influence), be in an agreeable mood, plan a comfortable, familiar location – you may need to change environment if experiencing negative effects. Injecting is not recommended, though if choosing to inject, get your own clean, sharp syringe and find a clean location.
During: go slow, start with a low dose then wait to see effects before having a bit more, know and keep to your limits, too much can lead to a “bad trip”. Safely dispose of syringes.
Avoid: using LSD with other drugs, including alcohol, using too much or too often, needle sharing. While using don’t be alone, don’t do risky activities or be responsible for the care of others.
It may be a problem if you agree with any of these statements:
It is illegal to use, possess, make or sell hallucinogens in Australia. In Queensland, it is illegal to possess needles or syringes if they are not disposed of safely and therefore pose a risk to others.
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