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LSD
(Also known as Acid, Trips, Tabs)
CLASS A DRUG which means:

Maximum sentence for possession is 7 years imprisonment and fine.

Maximum sentence for supply is Life imprisonment and fine.

What is it? L S D or Lysergic acid diethylamide to give it its full name is one of a group of psychadelic drugs. Psychadelic refers to the change in your perception of the world around you and moderate to high doses of LSD can lead to real hallucinations. (Some people refer to LSD as a hallucinogenic drug.)

The majority of LSD is available impregnated on small pieces of paper called ‘tabs’ (Shown at top of picture), usually with different designs or logo’s, which vary over time as fashions change. It can also be found as small ‘micro dots’ (Bottom of picture). LSD is usually swallowed and taking LSD is called ‘tripping’. Effects of LSD are unpredictable as with any drug as the strengths can vary. Heat and light exposure can reduce the content of LSD over time so you will never know how strong or weak a tab is.
 
 
What does it do? As stated with other drugs, the effect depends on the drug (and it’s strength), the set (How you’re feeling mentally/emotionally and physically) and the setting (your environment, who you’re with, where you are). This is more so with any hallucinogenic drugs, particularly LSD.

Whilst hallucinogenic drugs change your perceptions of your outside world, they also allow you to look inside yourself and for someone not ready to do this or in the wrong frame of mind in the wrong setting, this can cause a bad trip and lead to a very frightening experience.

It’s not a good idea to take it on your own. If you do try it, make sure you have someone with you who is not using anything and will be around if you need them.

Is it dangerous? The main danger when taking LSD is the power of the drug to create illusions / hallucinations and someone may think they can do things (such as make it across the road before a car comes etc) which, in reality they would know they couldn’t. So the main danger is from accidents.

It can trigger mental health problems such as paranoia, delusions or schizophrenic-like states. Anxiety or panic attacks can also occur for some time after use.

With the changes in perceptions that LSD causes – don’t drive or operate machinery!
What do I do if my friend / child is having a bad trip?
  • If you know they’re tripping, you need to stay calm to be able to help them. If they’re anxious - reassure them. Explain it is the drug causing the panic and that it WILL wear off.
  • Respond to their needs – they may just want you to hold them, to listen to what they want to say or talk to them gently to try and bring them down, reassuring them all the time until the effects wear off.
  • If the person becomes uncontrollable or hysterical – CALL A DOCTOR or get them to HOSPITAL. Make sure you tell them what has been taken.
 
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