There aren’t too many drugs out that have had as much influence on popular culture as LSD. The main ingredient in LSD is lysergic acid diethylamide, a chemical derived from the ergot fungus found growing on grain and rye. Acid, as it’s called on the streets, is a psychedelic drug which seriously alters a user’s perception of reality. These experiences are known as “trips” and they often include both physical and auditory hallucinations. Each trip is different and depends completely on the location and mindset of the person involved. Most users describe seeing colors more vividly and inanimate objects having a wavy texture.LSD ingratiated itself in pop culture beginning in the early 1960’s thanks in part to bands such as The Beatles and prominent author Aldous Huxley, who became heavily involved in LSD after moving to Hollywood, California. The drug was mostly used in counter-culture movements for creative, spiritual, or recreational purposes. There are hundreds of myths and urban legends surrounding the drug, many of which evolved through smear campaigns of the past. On such myth, that LSD is retained in the spinal fluid of the user for the rest of their life, is simply not true.Acid is all fun and games until someone has a bad trip. One of the most interesting aspects of LSD is that the mindset of the user plays an integral role in how the drug will take effect. Those who use acid in a depressed or sad state will see their trip act as a reflection of their mood. Those who take the drug in an unfamiliar or strange setting are also more likely to experience a bad trip as your surroundings are an important part of how the mind is effected by the drug. Acid is also one of the longest lasting drugs as trips can reach up to 12 hours in length depending on the dosage. Many users describe having a poor sense of time and reality when on LSD. The dangers of LSD are not within the drug itself, as there have been no reported deaths from an LSD overdose. However, LSD does inhibit a person’s ability to think clearly and make rational decisions, so the risk of personal injury via accidents is quite high. That’s why many who choose to experiment with acid have a responsible person with them who is not on the drug just in case something should happen.LSD is one of the most powerful, yet misunderstood drugs. Anyone struggling with substance abuse to either drugs or alcohol should contact the Drug Detox Helpline in Delmar, NY as soon as possible. ...read more
By Drug Detox Helpline June 24, 2013
It’s possible for the same drug to come in different forms, take cocaine for example. Often regarded as a high class elitist drug because of its price, cocaine can also be cooked into a smokable form called crack. Crack is known as the drug of choice in low income areas because it is sold at very low prices and is very addictive. Crack came to prominence in inner-cities during the 1980’s. Crack is very simple to make and can make a little bit of cocaine go a long way. Since crack is smoked rather than snorted, the effects are far more pronounced. The high is also quicker, lasting for around 20 minutes depending on the dosage. Addicts describe enjoying the short burst of energy that the drug provides.Crack is one of the most addictive drugs there is. Like cocaine, crack impedes your brain’s ability to absorb dopamine, a chemical found naturally in the body. Since the high is so short, people will end up going on binges of continual crack use where they may not sleep for days. It’s very possible to develop an addiction to crack after only trying it one or two times. Like with most drugs, the more crack you use, the more addicted you will become. Prolonged crack use can cause serious health problems in nearly every area of your body, but particularly in the heart and lungs. Short term crack binges are just as dangerous and have a high potential for an overdose. Many people in the midst of crack binges are said to become increasingly paranoid and they may even suffer from hallucinations.Buying crack on the street is particularly dangerous as you usually have no idea how it was made. It’s pretty common for dealers to add substances to their product as to increase the volume to make more money. These substances can often times be very dangerous when added to crack. Also you never know the amount of cocaine that’s been used in the batch. If you buy crack with low amounts of cocaine, you will have to smoke more to get high. If the next batch has a lot of cocaine in it then you may unknowingly smoke too much and overdose. An addiction to crack is a serious matter. Many addicts will go to great lengths in order to fund their habit. The rates of theft and prostitution are high among crack addicts. If you or someone you know is struggling with an addiction to crack, please contact theDrug Detox Helpline in Delmar, NYimmediately. You may be saving a life. ...read more
By Drug Detox Helpline April 22, 2013
Learning how to flat iron your hair will save you money and time spent at a hair salon. The process is quite simple and only involves a few simple steps. When flat ironing your hair on your own it is important to make sure your hair is washed and well conditioned. ...read more
Consuming carrots provides beauty benefits such as glowing skin from within, but carrots can also be used topically in homemade beauty treatments. Carrots act as a natural acne treatment, provide moisture to dry skin in a homemade moisturizer and add naturally add softness and shine to hair. ...read more