Albert Hoffman Lsd Research Paper

LSD was first made by Albert Hoffman, a Swiss scientist, in 1938. LSD (short form) actually comes from its early name LSD-25 which is an abbreviation for the German "Lysergsaure-diethylamid" followed by a sequential number. Hoffman was not only the first to make LSD, he was also the firwst to ingest and learn the psychedelic effects of this drug. Hoffman died April 29, 2008, at the age of 102.
LSD is a semi-synthetic drug, this means that it occurs both in nature and is part man-made. Lysergic acid comes from ergot, a fungus that grows on rye. Diethylamide is a non-organic chemical. The molecular structure of LSD is 20 Carbon molecules, 25 Hydrogen molecules, 1 Oxygen molecule and 3 Nitrogen molecules. LSD has a molar mass of 323.43g/mol and a melting point of 176 degrees F (80 degrees C). LSD is labeled as a Schedule I controlled substance …show more content…
This causes problems in sensory perception, mood and thought patterns. These problems tend to manifest as hallucinations. When on LSD perceptions can often involve all or only one of the five senses. LSD mainly causes visual hallucinations. It can cause synesthesia, which is blending of the senses, such as hearing colors and seeing sounds. Using LSD is called "tripping" and users can get a good (heaven) or bad (hell). When LSD activates the serotonin receptors in the brain, these receptors help with visualization and interpreting the real world. LSD causes an explosion of serotonin, allowing more stimuli to be taken in, as opposed to the brain's normal practice of getting rid of it. LSD also has an effective on all dopamine receptors and adrenoreceptors. Most psychedelics do not effect dopamine receptors, LSD is unigue in this