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LSD
What is LSD?
LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide, or simply "acid" is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that changes your perception of the world around you altering space, distance, and time. For example people may claim to "hear" colours or "see" sounds, but the effects can be very unpredictable. LSD can be produced on pieces of paper that are licked or swallowed, as well as capsules and liquids.
Effects of LSD
LSD can cause bad trips, causing the user to experience panic, confusion, sadness and frightening images. Bad reactions can also occur where the user experiences the effects of a bad trip even after the drug has left their system.
The user’s judgment and behaviour can get out of control when using LSD, and may lead to being in a dangerous situation. The physical effects of taking LSD include dilated pupils, higher body temperature, nausea, sleeplessness, increased blood sugar, heart rate and blood pressure.
In the long term, with extended use LSD can also manifest in long lasting-psychoses, such as schizophrenia or severe depression.
LSD and the Law
In Victoria, it is illegal to possess, manufacture and/or or supply/traffic LSD. In Victoria, LSD charges are related to the following:
Regardless of whether the offence is for LSD Possession, Production or Trafficking, the court takes these matters very seriously and harsh penalties are often imposed.
Ensure that you get the best outcome by engaging the best legal defence team. Contact Doogue & O’Brien Criminal Defence Lawyers today on 03 9670 5111.
