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LSD, an abbreviation for lysergic acid diethylamide, belongs to a class of drugs called hallucinogens or psychedelics. Some hallucinogens such as mescaline are derived naturally, but LSD is a man-made chemical and the most potent of the psychedelics. These drugs affect the sensations, thinking, self-awareness, and emotions and the perception of space and time. They can cause you to experience illusions and hallucinations. Weird, unusual, and frightening things may be seen and heard as you lose control over your normal thought processes.
The overall effect of the drug may be mild or overwhelming, pleasant or terrifying. There is no way to predict the outcome of a trip on LSD. It may vary dramatically with the quality of the chemical, the dosage, the user's personality, and the conditions under which the drug is used, and it is likely to be different every time.
Physical changes accompanying LSD usage include enlargement of the pupils, elevated body temperature, rapid heartbeat, and high blood pressure. Like emotional responses, physical responses can vary greatly among individuals.
Since the user is no longer in control of his thoughts (perception and understanding are altered), he is likely to accidentally hurt himself or others. Heavy users sometimes experience terrifying and vivid flashbacks of scary, past trips.
Heavy use of LSD seems to cause organic brain damage resulting in impaired memory, short attention span, confusion, and difficulty in concentrating. LSD is an exceedingly dangerous drug to experiment with.
