Medical authorities issue warning on recreational ‘Magic Paper’ hallucinogen

By THE NATION

 

 

The Department of Medical Services’ deputy director-general Dr Manus Photaporn on Tuesday (November 26) issued a warning about a form of recreational drug called “magic paper” or “death stamp”, which is popular among foreign tourists.

 

“Magic paper is basically blotter paper with drops of Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD or acid), which is a type-one narcotic substance with hallucinogenic effects,” he said. “It will be cut into small pieces like postal stamps, decorated with various patterns and colors, and consumed by placing it under the tongue. The drug will take effect within 30-90 minutes and lasts 8-12 hours.”

 

According to Manus, users of magic paper will experience dilated pupils, rises in body temperature, blood pressure and heart rate, loss of appetite, sweating and shaking. The drug will also cause hallucinations and paranoia, which could lead to self-harm or attacks on others and, in severe cases, suicide.

 

Dr Sarayut Boonchaipanichwattana, director of The Princess Mother National Institute on Drug Abuse Treatment (PMNIDAT), added that while there are as yet no reports of widespread use in Thailand, magic papers are occasionally found among foreign tourists visiting the country. “We do however feel it necessary to warn other parties and raise their level of understanding. Parents need not to be panic yet, but should keep a close eye on their children’s behavior,” he added. “If you have any questions regarding drug abuse, please contact drug hotline 1165 or visit our website: www.pmindat.go.th.”

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30378788

 

-- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-11-27

Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info

LSD is very dangerous.....i hope they can stop it.

Wow that stuff is still around.

I had some great trips and some bad ones when I was younger. All part of life's experience.

2 minutes ago, Yadon Toploy said:

I had some great trips and some bad ones when I was younger. All part of life's experience.

yep , some strange and some  good memories. A group of us tried playing football one sunny afternoon whilst tripping. I dont htink i ve ever laughed so much.

7 minutes ago, Thian said:

LSD is very dangerous.....i hope they can stop it.

Have you tried it? I haven't, too old now, but I'm sure I've missed some experience..

1 minute ago, Vacuum said:

Have you tried it? I haven't, too old now, but I'm sure I've missed some experience..

Yes, and i know people who got mental issues for the rest of their lives from it.

16 minutes ago, webfact said:

The drug will also cause hallucinations and paranoia, which could lead to self-harm or attacks on others and, in severe cases, suicide.

I am so happy that I led such a boring life.

 

Well, not that boring, sex was always my preferred drug, still is.

Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds! Wow! Back to the 60's

14 minutes ago, NCC1701A said:

Now with! 

That was quite a long description of something that is well known. They could have just said acid, LSD...

18 minutes ago, Thian said:

LSD is very dangerous.....i hope they can stop it.

Brilliant statement....Proof you know nothing about it...

 

I wont say there is absolutely zero danger but I will say there is 100% zero chance of developing a addiction to LSD......So compared to Meth or many other drugs its one of the least dangerous drugs around......Hell in some ways cigarettes are more dangerous because tobacco is highly addictive...    

3 minutes ago, fforest1 said:

Brilliant statement....Proof you know nothing about it...

 

I wont say there is absolutely zero danger but I will say there is 100% zero chance of developing a addiction to LSD......So compared to Meth or many other drugs its one of the least dangerous drugs around......Hell in some ways cigarettes are more dangerous because tobacco is highly addictive...    

You forgot alcohol.

4 minutes ago, Vacuum said:

You forgot alcohol.

I never forget alcohol. In fact my fortnightly bottle is 'a very dead man' today

( departed spirits )  so today is re-stock day.

thailand's modern tourism was built & promoted on the back of psychadelics - what do they think was in all those milkshakes they sold at the beach? strawberries?

 

 

Is this the kind of 'Magic paper' they are talking about? (cudn't put baht cause, well, you know)  ????

Are they trying to tell us to stay with the local organic mushrooms and hemp and avoid man made drugs?

35 minutes ago, neeray said:

sex was always my preferred drug,

ever tried sex whilst tripping???? oh man.

1 hour ago, Thian said:

Yes, and i know people who got mental issues for the rest of their lives from it.

Yes and 99% of them had mental issues in the first place, the same with people who get psycotic from smoking weed...

1 hour ago, Vacuum said:

Have you tried it? I haven't, too old now, but I'm sure I've missed some experience..

When it's good it's good, when it's bad it's bad, in my experience the good is not worth the bad.

22 minutes ago, Democracy74 said:

When it's good it's good, when it's bad it's bad, in my experience the good is not worth the bad.

Mybe in my next-life I'll try it. Have to stick to weed in this life, when I want a 'recreational time'.  ????

36 minutes ago, nikmar said:

ever tried sex whilst tripping???? oh man.

Well, I did it once on the back seat of a bus on a day trip out to the seaside.

Does that count?

1 hour ago, Oziex1 said:

Wow that stuff is still around.

Eventually got here... 40 years later...

Not had LSD since 1975 how much does it go for here?

Turn on,tune in, and drop out....then I dropped back in again,had to start making a living.

regards Worgeordie

Death Stamps - That's pushing the truth a bit too far. 

What next beer being labelled, the liquid of death and cigarettes as the javelins of pain and despite. 

Interesting comment about something so old.  In the last 50 years, heard more good than bad things about it.  The key is trip with people you trust and like, and do it when you are in a happy state of mind. 

5 hours ago, Thian said:

LSD is very dangerous.....i hope they can stop it.

Tell that to Timothy Leary!