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    institutions, and concealed organizations. (Stratton 1) The most notorious MKULTRA experiments were the CIA is pioneering studies of the drug, which would later nourish the heads of millions: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, more frequently known as LSD. “The CIA was intrigued by it and harbored hopes that the acid or a similar drug could be used to clandestinely disorient and maneuver target foreign leaders.”The Agency would then consider several such schemes in its pursuit of the leader of Cuba, Fidel

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    with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are: heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote." Substances like marijuana, some would feel should not have the same affect on your record or equal punishment to things like heroine, lysergic, and or meth. Marijuana sponsors most of the drug related arrests documented in the U.S. Ruining the lives of many

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    In 1692, a great evil was cast upon Salem, Massachusetts. Twenty men and women were hanged under the accusation of performing witchcraft, and in turn created a mass hysteria within the citizens of Salem. Undoubtedly, the cause of these accusations and hysteria was ergotism, a disease caused by infected rye grain. The conditions of the region contributed to much of the growth of ergot. Ergotism had many distinct symptoms, which matched much of the testimony and accounts of those involved in the Witch

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    The book Alicein Wonderland has many symbols that aren’t very child appropriate for a Disney book or movie. The book deals with many extraordinary adventures, creatures, and people that only one would be able to dream of, Alice Kingsleigh. Alice is about to be asked for her hand in marriage by Hamish Ascot, then noticing the large white rabbit in the waistcoat leaning up against the pillars, she left Hamish there in the gazebo and she curiously followed it. After running through the woods trying

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    When should drug use be considered a disorder rather than an accepted normality? Many have debated over the misuse of legal and illegal drugs, whereas there are numerous people that take ten different types of pills a day, there are those that never touch drugs, and then there are people that believe ‘harsher’ drugs can change the way you live life. Since countless of these household standards are practiced worldwide, the principles of what is deemed ‘normal’ might be harder to evaluate. The textbook

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    As with most drugs, a tolerance can be obtained with chronic use and eventually addiction. The difference with LSD, however, is that if administration is ceased for a period of days, the downregulation of the 5-HT2A receptor is reversed and normal function is restored. This indicates that physiological effects of the drug are only temporary and abstinence from use will reverse whatever process have been done. Furthermore, studies have shown that the addictiveness of LSD is on such a low scale that

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    movements and challenges to the status quo floating around, could it have been more than that? Within the 1960’s a new form of drug was created and was said to be an essential pharmaceutical that should be in every doctor’s bag. This drug was called lysergic acid diethylamide, but is more commonly know as LSD. Albert Hofmann, as Swiss chemist, created this new drug in hopes that he might have found a profitable analeptic that could cure migraines. However, this was not the case. Hofmann decided to dose

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    Lysergic Acid Diethylamide or LSD is a hallucinogenic drug that can be taken orally, injected or even absorbed through the skin. Once LSD has entered the body, it starts to take effects on the levels of serotonin in the brain which can cause; hallucinations, mood change, and even sensory distortion. After taking LSD, the effects on the brain usually last from 6 to 9 hours depending on multiple factors; the dosage of LSD taken, the subject taking LSD, and even the user 's mood can affect the duration

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    Primary Behavior Changes and Cide Effects of LSD LSD (D lysergic acid diethylamide) is a very potent synthetic hallucinogen. It is manufactured from lysergic acid, found in ergot, which is a fungus that grows on grains. In its original form, LSD is a white or clear, odorless, water soluble crystal that can be crushed into a powder and dissolved. LSD goes by the street name “acid” or “blotter” and is sold in tablets, capsules and sometimes liquid form. Oftentimes LSD is

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    individual’s oneness with nature and God must be present (Chryssides, 2011). Drug experimentation was normalized in the Hippie culture. Popular drugs were marijuana, ecstasy, and LSD to enhance their emotions and give them a deeper mindfulness. LSD or lysergic acid diethylamide became widely popular because it was believed to have the power to bring people together and restore brotherhood up until 1966 where it was made illegal and pronounced a Schedule 1

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