Why LSD Trips Last Long
The findings of research published in the “Cell” journal have demonstrated that once LSD is consumed, a part of the serotonin receptor allows the compound to perch on the brain for up to 12 hours. LSD, which is a psychedelic, alters an individual’s perception and cognition. The potent drug gained popularity globally during the hippie years in the 1960s and 1970s as a recreational drug. However, as it had a high potential for severe physical and psychological dependency as well as for abuse, it was quickly classified as a Schedule 1 drug. Between 1988 and 1993, the Swiss government allowed…