LSD and acid are exactly the same drug. However, some people refer to LSD as acid because it’s a street name or slang term for the drug. Other street names for LSD include dots, mellow yellow, and window pane.
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Is LSD a Stimulant?
LSD is an illegal drug that can cause certain side effects that are similar to depressants and stimulants. So, which class of drug does it belong to?
What’s in a Name: Street Names for 21 Commonly Abused Drugs
What are “Street Names” for Drugs? Street names are slang terms that are used to refer to certain drugs. These names might be used by dealers or drug users to conceal the true meanings of discussions or deals involving drug sales, production, or abuse. Although the slang terms used to refer to different drugs are […]
What Are the Short-Term and Long-Term Effects of Commonly Abused Drugs?
Updated on August 24th, 2020 Often we think about drug abuse in terms of all the immediate harmful effects it causes, such as violent and irrational behavior, irresponsible driving, and the short-term physical changes that accompany a high. But it’s also important to remember that long-term drug abuse can also cause serious medical problems, dependence, […]
What Are Common Drug Withdrawal Symptoms?
Published on August 10th, 2020 During detox, you may experience what is known as drug withdrawal. There is no reason to be fearful of this, as it is a normal part of drug and alcohol detox. However, if you are nervous about the experience, it may help to know what happens during withdrawal and what […]
Top 7 Most Dangerous Synthetic Drugs
What Are Synthetic Drugs? Synthetic drugs, also referred to as designer drugs, street drugs, or party drugs, are man-made substances that are manufactured to chemically resemble illicit drugs.1 Although all drug abuse is dangerous, synthetic drugs are particularly hazardous, as the manufacturers of these drugs are constantly modifying the chemicals used to make them in […]