Wandsworth Drug Action Team (DAT)

THE FACTS: LSD
Sometimes called: Acid, Trips, Tabs, Blotters, Micro Dots.

What it looks like:
Comes as tablets or on small pieces of blotting paper or stamps with pictures on them.

How it 's used:
Swallowed.

The Effects:
Colours and patterns are brighter and sometimes distorted, good or bad trips depend on the mood of the user. Once a trip starts, you need to wait for it to wear off. Seeing or hearing things that aren't really there - can be frightening. Time can seem to pass very slowly.

The Risks:
A bad trip can lead to feelings of panic and paranoia
Can lead to accidents, injury or even death.
Flashbacks, where part of a trip is remembered and relived can be scary and dangerous. If you have mental health issues LSD can make them worse.

The Law:
LSD is a Class A drug. Having LSD can lead to 7 years in prison and/or a fine. Supplying LSD (this includes passing it on to a friend) is punishable by up to life imprisonment and/or a fine.
Getting a criminal record can make it more difficult to travel abroad or get certain jobs.

For information, support, advice or someone to talk to about drugs, call: WDP (Wandsworth Drugs Project) on 07890 266394.