When you think about drug lords, El Chapo and Pablo Escobar probably come to mind first. But let's consider the drug lord of psychedelics: Meet William Leonard Pickard. Pickard is to LSD as Escobar is to cocaine. They don't call him the "king of acid" for nothing! When Pickard was busted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in 2003, the world's LSD supply decreased by 90%. That's a lot of acid trips.
Is LSD Really That Dangerous?
Do you think Pickard deserves a life sentence without parole for making the stuff?
Why Does LSD Do Amazing And Terrible Things To Your Brain?
The experience does not come without risk.
LSD As A Spiritual Experience
Deepak Chopra believes in it.
Written by
Curiosity Staff
October 30, 2016
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