Users say the drug can make the world seem like a magical place and turn the user into a giggling, gesturing wreck. During the course of an acid trip, mundane objects morph into trippy, sometimes grotesque, hallucinations. Studies have shown that the drug poses some psychological risks, especially for those with a history of mental problems. It usually comes as a liquid in its pharmaceutical form, although it is also found as a white powder or pill. It can be inhaled, swallowed or injected.
Users describe the effects as similar to drunkenness, but stronger.
Others describe a speedy rush within minutes of consuming the drug, followed by powerful hallucinations. Because of its anesthetic properties, people have been known to hurt themselves while under the influence of the drug. There are also dangers associated with mixing it with alcohol, barbiturates and other drugs. Large doses can induce unconsciousness, which could lead to a heart attack. A powerful central nervous system stimulant that heightens alertness and inhibits appetite and the need for sleep.