| Sometimes young people try illegal drugs to fit in or | | | | changes may include increased heart rate, sweating, |
| just out of curiosity. But some often try it to escape | | | | loss of appetite, dilated pupils, dry mouth, and |
| reality for awhile to get "high". A "high" is the feeling | | | | shaking. LSD develops addiction because a number of |
| that drug users to describe certain feelings that are | | | | users who take this drug repeatedly end up taking up |
| experienced after taking drugs. These feelings may | | | | higher does to achieve the state of "highness" they |
| be described as happy or spacey feelings. Persons | | | | had previously achieved. LSD mixed with other drugs |
| experiencing stress and anxiety take illegal drugs to | | | | may contribute to severe health effects that may |
| feel better, to forget about issues or certain | | | | lead to mental health problems. |
| problems. Many individuals turn to drugs as a | | | | Illegal drugs should not be the answer to depression |
| treatment for depression and other emotional and | | | | and anxiety. These drugs may lead to addiction and |
| mental problems. One of the drugs used to attain | | | | in return develop many physical and mental problems. |
| "highness" is lysergic acid diethyiamide (LSD). It is a | | | | There are many ways in eliminating and depression |
| hallucinogen that is used as a recreational drug, and | | | | and anxiety. The following methods have been |
| as a so-called "tool of transcendence." This drug is | | | | proven to be very beneficial in relaxing the mind and |
| odorless, colorless, and tasteless. It can be painted on | | | | therefore relieve mental and emotional troubles: |
| small papers and can be licked or swallowed. Many | | | | · Journaling or keeping a diary |
| individuals use this drug to detach themselves from | | | | · Exercising regularly |
| the the real world. LSD us an illegal drug in the United | | | | · Having a pet |
| States and other countries around the world. | | | | · Yoga |
| People refer to this experience as "tripping out." This | | | | · Music therapy |
| drug is popular influence in the sixties and seventies. | | | | · Tai chi |
| LSD remains a potent drug, as well as a risk to | | | | · Meditation |
| physical and mental health. The potency of this drug | | | | People who are suffering from drug addiction should |
| is unpredictable and may cause thoughts and feelings | | | | consult specialists that may help them overcome their |
| to be distorted. Taking 100-200 millionth of a gram of | | | | drug addiction. Drug addiction treatment may include |
| LSD may cause a person to experience a "trip" that | | | | counseling, cognitive therapy, and psychotherapy. |
| may last up to 12 hours. While experiencing a "trip" | | | | Behavioral therapies offer people many strategies |
| users tend to see hallucinations of colors, light | | | | that may enable them to cope with their drug |
| patterns, and many users claim to have experienced | | | | cravings, and teach them to avoid drugs and other |
| news insights about their personality. One of the | | | | harmful substances. People should bear in mind that |
| effects of LSD is having flashbacks of a user's | | | | turning to illegal drugs to treat depression is not an |
| previous hallucinations. LSD users often experience | | | | option. |
| panic, confusion, sadness, and scary images. Physical | | | | |