Question

Drugs like LSD, barbiturates, amphetamines, etc., are used as medicines to help patients with mental illness. However, excessive doses and abusive usage are harmful. Enumerate the major adverse effects of such drugs on humans.

Answer 1

Adverse Effects of LSD: Mental depression is a very common side effect. The person may also suffer from schizophrenia. The person may suffer from long bouts of hallucination which is a condition of trance. Females may suffer from severe uterine contraction.
Adverse Effects of Barbiturates: Tolerance and dependence are the major side effects of barbiturates. Tolerance means the person would need a higher and higher dose as the time elapses. Dependence means the person cannot live without this drug.
Adverse Effects of Amphetamines: Mental depression is a common side effect. Bouts of hallucinations may also happen.