# Presentation: 322068

## Hallucinogens

***This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program***

**Notes:**
Do you know how to tell if someone is high on hallucinogens?  Do you know what the dangers are and why you should stay away from them?  By exploring information about hallucinogens, these questions will be answered and more.

## What is LSD?

- Hallucinogens are illegal drugs with the following features:
- LSD is the most common hallucinogen
- One of the most potent mood-changing chemicals
- Manufactured from lysergic acid

**Notes:**
Hallucinogens are illegal drugs; however, LSD is the most common hallucinogen and is one of the most potent mood-changing chemicals.  It is manufactured from lysergic acid, which is found in ergot, a fungus that grows on rye and other grains.  

## What  Does LSD Look Like?

**What  Does LSD Look Like?**

- LSD is usually found on "blotter" paper (paper that is perforated into small squares).
- The squares or "tabs" may have been colored or have images printed on them.  Liquid LSD is a clear liquid, usually in a small container, capsules, tube or flask.
- LSD can also be found in thin squares of gelatin.

**Notes:**
LSD is usually found on "blotter" paper (paper that is perforated into small squares).  The squares or "tabs" may have been colored or have images printed on them.  Liquid LSD is a clear liquid, usually in a small container, capsules, tube or flask.  LSD can also be found in thin squares of gelatin.

## How LSD Appears 

**Blotter** **Paper**

**Capsules**

## What are some of the signs that a person is using LSD?

- Dilated pupils
- Higher body temperature
- Increased heart rate and blood pressure
- Sweating
- Loss of appetite
- Sleeplessness
- Dry mouth
- Tremors

**Notes:**
Some physical effects include dilated pupils, higher body temperature, increased heart rate and blood pressure, sweating, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, dry mouth, and tremors.

## Some Short-term Effects

- Sensations and feelings change more dramatically than the physical signs
- May feel several different emotions or swing from one emotion to another
- Large dosages can produce delusions and visual hallucinations

- User’s sense of time and self changes
- Sensations may seem to “cross over”
- Changes can be frightening and can cause panic

**Notes:**
The effects of LSD are unpredictable.  They depend on the amount taken, the user's personality, mood, and expectations, and the surroundings in which the drug is used.  Sensations and feelings change much more dramatically than the physical signs.  The user may feel several different emotions at once or swing rapidly from one emotion to another.  If taken in a large enough dosage, the drug produces delusions and visual hallucinations.  The user's sense of time and self changes.  Sensations may seem to "cross over," giving the user the feeling of hearing colors and seeing sounds.  These changes can be frightening and can cause panic.

## Some Long-term Effects

**Some Long-term Effects**

- Can trigger flashbacks:
- Without warning
- Without using LSD again
- LSD is not considered to be an addictive drug
- It does not produce compulsive drug-seeking behavior like some other drugs.

**Notes:**
Some LSD users experience flashbacks, recurrence of certain aspects of a person's experience without the user having taken the drug again.  A flashback occurs suddenly, often without warning, and may occur within a few days or more than a year after LSD use.  Most users of LSD voluntarily decrease or stop its use over time.  LSD is not considered to be an addictive drug because it does not produce compulsive drug-seeking behavior like cocaine, amphetamines, heroin, alcohol or nicotine.

## What is the DEA Federal Classification Schedule for hallucinogens?

- Hallucinogens are listed as DEA Federal Classification Schedule I drugs, meaning they are in the group of most harmful drugs.

**Notes:**
Hallucinogens are listed as DEA Federal Classification Schedule I drugs, which are based on amount in possession and previous offenses. 

## Penalties for Possession

- Penalties for possession of hallucinogens range from the following:
- First offense: Five to 40 years imprisonment.
- Second Offense: 10 years to life imprisonment.

**Notes:**
Penalties for possession of hallucinogens range from the following: 

  Penalties for First Offense:  5 years imprisonment, and not more than 40 years
  Penalties for Second Offense:  10 years to life imprisonment

## As a member of CAP, what should you do if you know or suspect that someone is using LSD?

-       Notify one of the following:
- Deputy Commander for Cadets/Cadet Programs Officer
- Chaplain/Moral Leadership Officer
- Unit Commander

**Notes:**
Since not all CAP units are staffed with the same duty positions, you should notify one of the following:  Deputy Commander for Cadets/Cadet Programs Officer, Chaplain/Moral Leadership Officer, or Unit Commander.

## Why do people use hallucinogens?

- To escape the real world
- Because all the others are doing it
- It isn’t considered to be an addictive drug
- To be accepted
- They are challenged to do it
- Or just because they are unhappy

**Notes:**
To escape the real world.  Because all the others are doing it.  It isn’t considered to be an addictive drug.  To be accepted.  They are challenged to do it.  Or just because they are unhappy.

## What are some of the ways you can say “No” to drugs without isolating yourself?  

- Giving a Reason or Excuse
- Repeated Refusal or Keep Saying No
- Walking Away
- Changing the Subject
- Avoiding the Situation
- Cold Shoulder
- Strength in Numbers

**Notes:**
Giving a Reason or Excuse.  Repeated Refusal or Keep Saying No.  Walking Away.  Changing the Subject.  Avoiding the Situation.  Cold Shoulder.  Strength in Numbers.

## Summary

**Summary**

- Hallucinogens may not be addictive, but the flashbacks or the effects of the drug taken may occur without warning at any time.
- This  may cause you to do something that you normally would not do.
- Is this any way to live your life?
- My advice to you is **DO NOT TRY IT!**  It will become a decision that you will regret for a very long time.

**Notes:**
Hallucinogens may not be addictive, but the flashbacks or the effects of the drug taken may occur without warning at any time.  This may cause you to do something that you normally would not do.  Is this any way to live your life?  My advice to you is DO NOT TRY IT!  It will become a decision that you will regret for a very long time.

## Lesson Plan References

**Lesson Plan References**

*Hallucinogens by National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) *
- Available on _www.drugfree.org_
- U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
- Available on _www.dea.gov_

**Notes:**
Hallucinogens (National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is available at www.drugfree.org, and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is available at www.dea.gov.  These are only two of the numerous websites available to the adults and children that are facing a decision about hallucinogens.

## Don’t march with these guys,say NO to drugs!

**DEAD MEN WALKING**

**Notes:**
Dead men walking.