The Baroque was an elaborate style of art that existed in Europe from the late 1500s to the middle 1700s. Baroque paintings, sculptures, and buildings, as well as musical compositions, are known for their richness and drama. The grand works of art were meant to appeal to a personâs emotions or senses.
Dopamine Levels Increase. All addictive drugs affect brain pathways involving rewardâthat is, the dopamine system in the reward pathway. Within seconds to minutes of entering the body, drugs cause dramatic changes to synapses in the brain. By activating the brain's reward circuitry, drugs deliver a jolt of intense pleasure.
It's not known exactly how LSD affects the brain. Scientists believe it has to do with serotonin. Serotonin is a brain chemical that carries messages related to perception and behavior. LSD somehow disrupts that process, leading to a trip that can last for 12 hours or more. A person starts feeling high about 30 to 90 minutes after taking LSD. How the drug actually affects a person depends on many things, including the amount of LSD taken, the person's surroundings, and his or her personality and mood.