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Acid - Trips - Tabs - Smiley Faces - Windowpane

 How it's used

LSD is usually sold as small squares of blotting paper or card which have soaked up the drug (Acid Tabs).  These 'tabs' are usually placed under the tongue or swallowed.  Some stronger varieties will only require the user to lick the surface.  It occasionally comes in microdot form which looks similar to coloured homeopathic pills

Possible Symptoms

Users can experience numerous reactions to the drug including: heightened awareness of colour and sound, hallucinations, disorientation, panic, persecution, mania and belief of invincibility.  Movement and time may seem to speed up or slow down.  The effects, known as 'a trip', can last from two to twelve hours and once it starts it cannot be stopped.

Some things to look for

Small squares of blotting paper with colourful prints on them (similar to children's stickers and tattoos).  Doses wrapped in silver foil.                   

Dangers

Bad trips can cause anxiety, depression and paranoia.  Several deaths/serious accidents have been reported after LSD use due to the user's belief that they are invincible during the trip.  Mental health problems can be triggered or existing conditions made worse.  Users may have flash backs of hallucinatory experiences during the trip weeks, months or even years after the event.

Legislation

LSD is a Class A drug

Possession carries the penalty of up to 7 years in prison and/or an unlimited fine

Supply carries a penalty of up to life in prison and/or an unlimited fine.

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Company No: 272208

40a Portland Road, Kilmarnock KA1 2DJ

Tel: 01563 521 343