Like
most great pharmacological resources, ergot is a powerful poison. More
specifically, many ergot alkaloids have a poisonous effect on the central
nervous system, interfering heavily with neurotransmitter function
LSD is a potent
hallucinogen manufactured from lysergic acid that is produced from a fungus
called ergot, commonly found on spoiled rye and other grains. It was first
recorded in the middle ages where its effects spawned the words, “Saint
Anthony’s fire. Ergot is a powerful poison, which has a poisonous effect on the
central nervous system resulting in interference of the neurotransmitter
function. Thirty to forty minutes after taking LSD the user feels extreme
changes in mood. It can follow by severe delusions and visual hallucinations.
The physical symptoms
include dilated pupils, sweating, and nausea. Loss is often apparent.There will be signs of increased blood sugar and heart rate.
Often sleeplessness follows with a dry mouth and tremors. The user often
experiences impaired time and depth perception, with a distorted sense of the
size shape and color of surrounding objects. The sense of his sound, touch and
body image are also affected by this drug. Often the user reports a sense of
seeing sound as colors, “Synesthesia”, involuntary experiences in a second
sensory or cognitive pathway. Some users reportedly feel a sense of extreme
terror,of going insane, and even feeling that they will have an untimely death.
This terror can lead to some users taking risks such as walking off
balconies or even crossing highways. Days after they come down from their trip
they experience flashbacks that often can lead to them developing schizophrenia
and severe depression. Since LSD produces higher degrees of tolerance, the user
must increase his dosage, increasing his risk of an overdose.
The drug recovery programs in Stuart, Florida
consist of individual counseling, relapse prevention, group therapy,
meditation, exercise, dual diagnosis, and family involvement. The treatment in
Stuart involves treating mental health as well as the chemical dependence. They
restore the patient’s mind back to its natural state of recovery.
