What is LSD?

• One of the most commonly used 'psychedelic' or 'hallucinogenic' drugs
• Most commonly found in the form of small squares of paper which have been soaked in liquid LSD
• Other forms include, pills, gelatin sheets or shapes (pyramids, cubes, etc), liquid, liquid sugar cubes and powder
• Usually taken orally

Law

• Iillegal in Australia and in most other countries

Effects

Onset

• 20 minutes - 2 hours (depending on how much and how recently one has eaten)

Duration

• 6-8 hours

For many people there is an additional period of time (2-6 hrs) where it is difficult to go to sleep and there is definitely a noticeable difference from everyday reality.

Find out more

More info

Contact: ACON Alcohol and Other Drugs Program

Tel: (02) 9206 2081
Free Call: 1800 063 060
Hearing Impaired: (02) 9283 2088

Email: aod@acon.org.au