Objective
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) is a #psychedelic#drug compound first synthesized in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann. Known colloquially as “acid,” LSD is classified as a hallucinogen and is noted for producing profound alterations in perception, mood, and cognition. Reported effects include visual and auditory hallucinations, changes in thought patterns, and an altered sense of time and @Self-awareness. Physiological responses can involve dilated pupils, elevated heart rate, increased blood pressure, and heightened body temperature. According to medical literature, the onset of effects typically occurs within 30 minutes and may last up to 12 hours. LSD has been used both recreationally and in experimental contexts, including spiritual exploration and psychiatric research. Its cultural significance expanded in the 1960s, influenced by figures such as Timothy Leary and Alan Watts, and it continues to be studied for potential therapeutic applications in mental health treatment. Contemporary neuroscience research, such as findings reported by PsyPost, suggests LSD may induce unique patterns of brain activity, sometimes described as producing new forms of “harmonic” order.
Reflections
“LSD is a psychedelic drug which occasionally causes psychotic behavior in people who have NOT taken it.” ~ @Timothy Leary
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- #lysergic-acid-diethylamide (this is the @Root Memo)
- #drug