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.

Education and harm reduction only. This is not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional. Never use illegal substances.