Presents varying ideas about LSD as expressed by users, former users, scientists and experts. Considers the extensive research now in progress, the recent discoveries about the physiological and psychological effects, and possible therapeutic uses. Psychedelic slides by Don Snyder. Song “Acid” written by Art Ciocco, performed and arranged by Tony Luisi.
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ACMI Identifier
000083
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Ephemeral films
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Drugs - Physiological effect
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Drugs - Psychological aspects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Drugs - Research
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Drugs - Side effects
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Hallucinogenic drugs
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Lysergic acid diethylamide
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medicine - Research
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental hygiene
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Lysergic acid diethylamide
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)