2. History of LSD
LSD was brought to the attention of the
United States in 1949
The results of the research might
encourage illicit LSD use
could use LSD as a way to treat optic
nerve hypoplasia
4. Effects
Effects on people are still unclear
Known fact: A hallucinogenic acid that
has good and bad effects.
Most known effects: are associated with
the mood.
5. Illegal or Legal?
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide is legal only
in the Netherlands.
Legal for research in the U.S.
Illegal for people to use
6. Possible Dangers and
Short/Long Term Effects
• Possible dangers include psychological and
physical symptoms or even death
• Psychological symptoms depend on dosage
and experiences
– Hallucinations
– Restructuring of history of personality
– Physical effects are:Increased wakefulness
– Causes reduced appetite
– Increased heart rate
– Nausea
– Numbness
7. Common Treatments for
Addiction
Behavioral therapy, counseling and
support group
Life style changes
Anti-depressants
Psychotherapy
Detoxification and management of
withdrawal symptoms
Drug counseling
