Lysergide ('LSD')

Also known as

• Acid, Trips, Blotters, Tabs, Stamp, Black Sesame, Seed, Micro or Micro Dot, Lucy

Description

• LSD is a hallucinogen. It is often sold on blotting paper, which is usually imprinted with a colourful cartoon or design. Although abusers generally take it orally, the tabs of blotting paper are also placed on skin areas that readily absorb the drug into the bloodstream (e.g. under the eyelid).

• When ingested, LSD takes effect within 30 minutes.

• Its effects are strongest after 3 to 5 hours and can last up to 12 hours. Bad 'trips' can trigger severe panics, paranoia and confusion. After a 'trip', the abuser may feel depressed.

Effects and dangers

• Increased heart rate, breathing and body temperature

• Numbness

• Distorted sight, hearing, smell, touch and taste

• Loss of control of thoughts

• Severe panic, paranoia, confusion and hallucinations

Penalties

Penalties

• Trafficking of LSD:

  • Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane

• Illegal import or export of LSD:

  • Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane

• Possession of LSD:

  • Maximum of 10 years of imprisonment or a fine of $20,000 or both

• Consumption of LSD:

  • Minimum of 1 year of imprisonment, up to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, with a maximum fine of $20,000