[Loser]

Originally posted by Wardad:
What did happen to the bloke that had to be removed?

Bad trips are a serious issue. Considering how well everyone else was doing off what I'm assuming was the same batch, this guy probably just got twitchy on account of some baggage he brought in with him. It takes some pretty messed up chemistry for LSD to put someone in a bad way on account of its makeup, and if that happened it would have happened to everyone that took it.

But with any powerful hallucinogen the user needs to be aware of their subconscious. Things the user may not think are a problem, things the user thinks they are over, or things the user "really doesn't care about" might much more than they seem, churning beneath the surface.

Insecurity is the big bad'um, and that looks like the one that got that guy, judging by his face. Unfortunately, an user of a potent hallucinogen who is overwhelmed by his or her insecurity will not be helped by well meaning comfort-givers, or codling, or tending, as these tend to feed the 'needy' part of the user and bring out the discomfort all the more.

The appropriate solution is to tell the user that they are being given something that will help (typically "This will bring you down."), and give them something that will make them feel different. Since they are still under the effects of the hallucinogen, the difference in perception from a number of substances may be interpreted as "I am getting better." by the user's addled mind. In fact coffee, tea, milk, or even hot water can be used for this, as long as the user believes they are being given something that will help.

If a number of people are using a powerful hallucinogen together their moods tend to progress together, so it is also important to separate the user having a 'bad trip' from the other Users, as they are only a thought away from having a bad time themselves.

So don't use acid, it's bad for you.