LSD

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide. A hallucenogenic drug that is really in class by itself. First synthesized in the late 30's and investigated by the U.S. Army in the 50's as a possible mind control agent, it found great popularity with the 60's hippies and celebrities. Still around today and relatively cheap on the street. LSD ("Acid"), taken in a sufficient dose, is mood altering and can produce gross perceptual and sensory distortion. More importantly, it seems to unlock the barriers between the subconcious and concious mind. One researcher compared it to producing an artificial psychotic break, almost like seeing what it's like to be schizophrenic. Most experienced users agree that the mood of the user and the company or surroundings will cause a good or bad experience. The drug's use can also be compared to playing Russian Roulette. Five fun trips and The Worst Experience Of Your Life. It also can cause chromo- some damage and trigger real mental illness. Some users report seeing after-effects years after they have stopped. Fun fact: Vincent Price can be seen reading up on using LSD to help frighten a victim to death in the 50's schlock horror flick "The Tingler"...