LSD
noun
: a semisynthetic illicit organic compound C20H25N3O derived from ergot that induces extreme sensory distortions, altered perceptions of reality, and intense emotional states, that may also produce delusions or paranoia, and that may sometimes cause panic reactions in response to the effects experienced
called also lysergic acid diethylamide
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People who dislike Phish do so with equal fervor, often while making jokes about the degenerative effects of LSD on the prefrontal cortex.
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
In this perp’s youth, a seemingly nascent case of schizophrenia was exacerbated by habitual LSD use and the yellow nattering Thronglets, which convinced him that their chirping contains a cryptic, apocalyptic message.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
And unsurprisingly, mild psychedelic effects were reported by several participants in the LSD group.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
Handler also addressed taking LSD during her recent 50th birthday celebrations in February.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
In this perp’s youth, a seemingly nascent case of schizophrenia was exacerbated by habitual LSD use and the yellow nattering Thronglets, which convinced him that their chirping contains a cryptic, apocalyptic message.
—Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2025
And unsurprisingly, mild psychedelic effects were reported by several participants in the LSD group.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
Handler also addressed taking LSD during her recent 50th birthday celebrations in February.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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“LSD.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/LSD. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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LSD
noun
: an illegal drug that causes abnormal sensations, extreme and changeable states of emotion, unnatural changes in the way time and space are experienced, and hallucinations and that may sometimes cause panic in response to the effects experienced
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LSD
noun
: a semisynthetic illicit organic compound C20H25N3O derived from ergot that induces extreme sensory distortions, altered perceptions of reality, and intense emotional states, that may also produce delusions or paranoia, and that may sometimes cause panic reactions in response to the effects experienced
called also acid, lysergic acid diethylamide, lysergide
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