Asia Description. As the largest and most populous continent in the world with just over 3.8 billion people, Asia is composed of a wide variety of ethnic groups, cultures, environments, economics, historical ties, and governmental systems.
Lysergic acid diethylamide, known as LSD, is one of the most powerful hallucinogens out there. It is a drug of extreme unpredictability, and is banned for use in the United States, even though it was once used as a psychiatric drug, and has been used in secret government tests.
LSD Poisoning. Background. Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a synthetic hallucinogen derived from the naturally occurring alkaloid lysergic acid, which is produced by the rye fungus Claviceps purpurea. Other natural sources of lysergic acid include morning glory seeds and the Hawaiian baby woodrose.