Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD)

LSD was accidentally discovered by chemist, Albert Hoffman in 1943. After unintentionally absorbing a dose, he came to realize LSD’s psychedelic effects. His employer, Sandoz Laboratories, began distributing LSD to therapists and doctors for administration to themselves and their patients in hopes of finding medicinal purposes. Research over the next few decades found the substance to be significantly therapeutic for a wide range of mental health conditions; but, outside of the clinical setting, the drug gained popularity and became associated with the hippie movement, counterculture, and the anti-war agenda. The war on drugs led by Ronal Regan pushed to pass the Controlled Substance Act which made not only the use of LSD illegal, but more importantly criminalized any further study in the research. Fortunately, there was many brave believers that decided to leave their typical work and attend to continuing this beautiful research underground.

“LSD is a catalyst or amplifier of mental processes. If properly used it could become something like the microscope or telescope of psychiatry.”
— Stanislav Grof

Indications Under Study

  • Pain Management

  • ADHD

  • Anxiety related to a life threatening illness

  • Certain Substance Use Disorders

Characteristics

LSD is a classical psychedelic meaning any of the following can occur after consumption:

  • Visual Distortions / Colorful Visions

  • Heightened sensations of the body

  • Altered Auditory Perceptions

  • Strong Emotions

  • Hallucinations

  • Spatial and Cognitive Shifts in relation to space and time

Effects

Positive Effects

  • Visual Distortions

  • Vivid imagery with eyes open or closed

  • Auditory and visual hallucinations

  • Sensory synthesia

  • Feelings of expansiveness

  • Feelings of oneness and connection with others and the Universe

  • Heightened emotions

  • Transcendence of space and time

  • Ego dissolution

  • Mystical experiences

  • Altered cognition

  • Introspection and insightfulness

Negative Effects

  • Panic attacks, anxiety, or confusion

  • Paranoia

  • Dysphoria

  • Irrational and reckless behavior

  • Impaired Concentration and focus, disordered thinking

  • Dizziness

  • Disorientation

  • Restlessness

  • Muscle Weakness

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Light sensitivity

  • Pupil dilation

  • Flashbacks

Legal Status

LSD is currently considered a Schedule 1 substance according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) making it illegal in most states to use, grow or consume. Oregon and Colorado are paving the way for this to change!

Doses of LSD

Common doses of LSD:

  • Microdose : 5-19 μg micrograms

  • Low Dose : 20-75μg micrograms

  • Moderate Dose : 76-200μg micrograms

  • High Dose : 201-400μg micrograms

  • Very High Dose: >400μg micrograms

***LSD is an extremely potent mind altering substance. Dosages are measured in micrograms(μg) which is a tiny amount compared to most other drugs. Effects of the medicine can last anywhere from 6-12 hours with proven benefits helping people cope with life-threatening illnesses, pain and ADHD symptoms***

Clinical trials are shedding light on the therapeutic benefits of microdosing LSD for those that have an appropriate indication. It is important to know that LSD is one of the two psychedelics most abused and misused. Positive benefits are not as common for the recreational user. Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) , a rare and poorly understood condition where psychedelic effects can last for days, weeks, months or even permanently, can occur after using any psychedelic but is most commonly associated with LSD use. It is extremely rare, but something all potential users should be aware and educated about.

Microdosing Education

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