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.
Cocaine produces its powerful high by acting on the brain. But as cocaine travels through the blood, it affects the whole body. Cocaine is responsible for more U.S. emergency room visits than any other illegal drug. Cocaine harms the brain, heart, blood vessels, and lungs -- and can even cause sudden death.
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.