Lysergic acid diethylamide, or better known as LSD was invented by Albert Hoffman in 1938 in an attempt to find a blood stimulant. After accidentally absorbing a small amount of the drug through his fingertips, Hoffman realized the powerful and pleasant psychedelic effects the drug had and researched the psychological effects of the drug years after. This quote is from Hoffman's journal and is his description of his first LSD trip
“I suddenly became strangely inebriated. The external world became changed as in a dream. Objects appeared to gain inrelief; they assumed unusual dimensions; and colors became more glowing.
Even self-perception and the sense of time were changed. When the eyes were closed, colored pictures flashed past in a quickly …show more content…
These myths are founded on fear and drug hysteria. Despite many claims, LSD is not addictive as other schedule I drugs such as heroin and cocaine are. Another myth surrounding this substance is that substance abuse can and will cause flashbacks up to years after the psychedelic experience. Although Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder, Or HPPD, is a real disorder that can cause flashbacks to happen after the initial trip wear off, only four percent of reported LSD users found that they experienced hallucinations days after the initial trip. It is also unclear whether this four percent was actually a cause of the drug instead of some other form of psychosis. Another Myth surrounding LSD is that it is easy for someone to overdose on it. Unlike heroin or cocaine, there have been no reported deaths due to an overdose of LSD. however with large overdoses can cause high blood pressure, hypothermia and a high heart …show more content…
Despite being a scheduled one drug, this substance has shown possible medical and psychiatric uses for alcoholism, anxiety, migraines, and other persisting disorders. This drug has been the subject of many myths since its popularity in the 60’s and 70’s died down. Such myths include the notion that substance is heavily addictive, and that it is easy to overdose. These myths are perpetrated by drug hysteria and impede scientific progress. It is important to for psychiatrists and pharmacologists to realize the full potential of this substance so that possible cures can be utilized. This substance has also been used as an entheogen by spiritual groups and is believed to be a gateway to our unconscious mind. Despite benefits shown from this drug, dangerous trips can cause someone to accidentally inflict harm on themselves and others. Such bad trips can cause very frightening and harmful experiences, but can be avoided by remaining calm. Such experiences are believed to be a resolution of internal
“I suddenly became strangely inebriated. The external world became changed as in a dream. Objects appeared to gain inrelief; they assumed unusual dimensions; and colors became more glowing.
Even self-perception and the sense of time were changed. When the eyes were closed, colored pictures flashed past in a quickly …show more content…
These myths are founded on fear and drug hysteria. Despite many claims, LSD is not addictive as other schedule I drugs such as heroin and cocaine are. Another myth surrounding this substance is that substance abuse can and will cause flashbacks up to years after the psychedelic experience. Although Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder, Or HPPD, is a real disorder that can cause flashbacks to happen after the initial trip wear off, only four percent of reported LSD users found that they experienced hallucinations days after the initial trip. It is also unclear whether this four percent was actually a cause of the drug instead of some other form of psychosis. Another Myth surrounding LSD is that it is easy for someone to overdose on it. Unlike heroin or cocaine, there have been no reported deaths due to an overdose of LSD. however with large overdoses can cause high blood pressure, hypothermia and a high heart …show more content…
Despite being a scheduled one drug, this substance has shown possible medical and psychiatric uses for alcoholism, anxiety, migraines, and other persisting disorders. This drug has been the subject of many myths since its popularity in the 60’s and 70’s died down. Such myths include the notion that substance is heavily addictive, and that it is easy to overdose. These myths are perpetrated by drug hysteria and impede scientific progress. It is important to for psychiatrists and pharmacologists to realize the full potential of this substance so that possible cures can be utilized. This substance has also been used as an entheogen by spiritual groups and is believed to be a gateway to our unconscious mind. Despite benefits shown from this drug, dangerous trips can cause someone to accidentally inflict harm on themselves and others. Such bad trips can cause very frightening and harmful experiences, but can be avoided by remaining calm. Such experiences are believed to be a resolution of internal