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Health > Youth > Addictions > Drugs > Hallucinogens > LSD Acid

Provides information on the health effects and risks of the use and abuse of acid (LSD, dots, paper acid, zen, cartoon pop, postage stamp, lysergic acid diethylamide). Includes facts on acid and the side effects of acid.


Fast Facts: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide LSD - Newfoundland and Labrador

Lysergic Acid Diethylamide LSD is a hallucinogen - one of the more powerful illicit drugs. Odourless, colourless, and tasteless, the fine white powder is sold in capsules or as tablets. It is also frequently sold on stamps, blotter paper, sugar cubes, gum, candy, crackers, or cookies.
Source:     Government of Newfoundland and Labrador - Health and Community Services

Fast Facts on LSD -- Did you know?

Information on short and long term effects and other risks of using LSD. PDF format
Source:     Addictions Foundation of Manitoba

Just the Facts: LSD - Alberta

LSD is the most powerful of the group of drugs known as hallucinogens. The name LSD is an abbreviated version of the drug's chemical name (lysergic acid diethylamide). The most common street names for LSD are blotter, window pane, and acid. Information on what LSD looks like, how people use it and effects.
Source:     Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission