This is your brain on drugs

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The side effects of this drug are unpredictable. It depends on the amount taken, the surroundings, mood, expectations and personality. Sensations and feelings change much more dramatically than the physical signs. The sensations can cause frightening feelings that can lead to panic attacks The "trip" or experience that you have while taking this drug can last up to 12 hours. While tripping you may have severe and terrifying thoughts and feelings of fear of losing control, insanity and death. The effect sets in 30 to 90 minutes after taking the drug. Flashbacks of a trip may occur without even taking the drug again.

Acid is not considered an addictive drug, but it does produce tolerance, which is extremely dangerous because it is so unpredictable.

So next time you see that egg commercial and they say, "Tiris is your brain and this is your brain on drugs" you'll know what they are talking about.

Any questions?

Marijuana use on a steady high

by Beth_Conahan