LSD
Lysergic Acid Diethylamide
Classic PsychedelicsSyntheticClassic Psychedelic (Lysergamide)
Duration
8-12 hours
Onset
30-90 minutes
Peak
3-5 hours
LSD is a semisynthetic psychedelic derived from ergot alkaloids found in fungi. Discovered in 1938 and first experienced in 1943, it became the archetypal psychedelic and catalyst for the modern psychedelic movement.
⚠️ Safety Information
⚠️ Contraindications
Do not use if any of the following apply to you.
- •Personal or family history of psychotic disorders
- •Severe mental health conditions
- •Heart conditions or cardiovascular disease
- •Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- •Use with lithium or other contraindicated medications
Effects
Physical
- •Dilated pupils (very pronounced)
- •Increased energy and alertness
- •Changes in body temperature regulation
- •Muscle tension or tremors
- •Increased heart rate and blood pressure
- •Decreased appetite
- •Insomnia or difficulty sleeping
Psychological
- •Profound alterations in consciousness
- •Enhanced introspection and self-awareness
- •Emotional amplification and lability
- •Sense of cosmic or spiritual connection
- •Time distortion and temporal loop experiences
- •Enhanced empathy and emotional openness
Visual
- •Vivid and complex geometric patterns
- •Color enhancement and saturation
- •Morphing and breathing of surfaces
- •Complex visual hallucinations
- •Fractal patterns and mandala-like visuals
- •Possible synesthesia
Therapeutic Potential
✓Treatment for depression and anxiety
✓Addiction therapy support
✓Enhanced creativity and problem-solving
✓Spiritual and mystical experiences
✓Increased psychological flexibility
✓Potential PTSD treatment
Legal Status
Schedule I in most countries
Related Compounds
This is education, not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before making decisions about substance use. Never use illegal substances.