LSD (Health Project)

LSD, the generic name for the hallucinogen, lysergic acid diethylamide-25, was discovered by Dr. Albert Hofmann in 1938, LSD is one of the most potent mind-altering chemicals known to man. A white, odorless powder usually taken orally, it's effects are highly variable and begin within one hour and generally last 8-12 hours, gradually tapering off. It has been used experimentally in the treatment of alcoholics and psychiatric patients. [Where it showed some success.]. Interest in the drug rose when it was thought that it might be a possible treatment for schizophrenia. …