Lysergic acid diethylamide, which is also known as LSD or
'acid', was the ultimate psychedelic of 1960s
counterculture, epitomising the credo of "turn on, tune in,
drop out".
However, supplying or even possessing the drug in New South
Wales could have the 'extra effect' of landing you on the
wrong side of the law, getting you a criminal conviction or even
locked up in the case of a serious offence.
According to the latest
national statistics, 10.4% of Australians have used
psychedelics in their lifetime and 1.6% have used in the past 12
months.
Here's a summary of the nature and effects of LSD, as well
as the laws and penalties that apply to offences involving the drug
in New South Wales.
