LSD
A.K.A: Acid, Tabs, Blotter, Lucy
LSD is a psychedelic drug that often comes as square pieces of blotter paper, known as ‘tabs’. It can change your perception of the world around you and make you see, feel, and hear things that aren’t really there- these are called ‘hallucinations’. LSD can make you feel euphoric, confident, and introspective. LSD can also make you feel anxious, confused, or scared.
Your experience using LSD can be greatly affected by your mental state and the set and setting that you are in.
Caution
In New Zealand, a dangerous synthetic drug called NBOMe is sometimes sold as LSD.
Recently, tabs sold as LSD over New Years were found to contain a potent drug called 25B-NBOH.
How to be safer when using LSD
- Check your LSD with a reagent test to make sure it isn’t the more dangerous NBOMe (which tastes bitter).
- Take a lower amount, especially if you haven’t used it before.
- Wait an hour for the effects to kick in and avoid taking more.
- Try to have a sober person that can help you if you have a bad trip.
- Make sure you are in a good mindset and a place you feel comfortable before you use
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