LSD

Lysergic acid diethylamide is a psychedelic drug synthesized from the Ergot fungus. It was originally developed in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hoffman for psychiatric puroses. Because of its abuse in western culture, however, it has become banned. LSD gained a research revival in the 1960s by Dr. Timothy Leary, who saw its potential use as an anti-depressant. His experiments were subsequently ridiculed and his research eventually stopped.

In modern times, LSD has been available in "blotter" form; that is, a small square piece of heavy paper saturated with the drug. The "tab", as it is called, is placed under the tongue and the effects begin in about 30-45 minutes. The effects can last up to 24 hours, but at high doses, permanent psychological damage can occur.