LSD is a synthetic lysergamide which was used as a psychotherapeutic aid before it was made illegal. LSD belongs to the group of psychedelics.
EFFECT
The effect is very much dependent on the dose, set and setting. As a hallucinogen, LSD intensifies and alienates sensory perceptions and the sense of space-time. Mood and feelings can change abruptly. At higher doses, feelings of detachment from one’s own body can occur. Especially in the initial phase of the trip, slight breathing difficulties, palpitations, sweating, altered blood pressure and nausea may occur.
Dosage
50 – 200 micrograms (=0.05-0.2 mg). Doses of 250-500 micrograms produce highly intense psychedelic experiences and should only be used by very experienced users.
Forms of consumption:
orally (swallowed).
Forms of appearance:
liquid; mostly available in the form of paper strips (blotting paper, felt)or – usually in higher doses – micro tablets made of gelatine (micros).
Duration
Duration of action:
approx. 8-12 hrs.
Onset of action:
after 30-60 min.
RISK
The risks of LSD use are psychological and depend on the personality structure of the user. The perceptual changes during a trip can be so intense that inexperienced users in particular feel overwhelmed by the flood of impressions. This can lead to erroneous reactions, loss of orientation, panic, paranoia and bad trips/horror trips.
There is a risk – even with single use – that latent (hidden) mental disorders can be triggered. LSD does not lead to organ damage or genetic mutations and is not physically addictive.
SAFER USE
Take LSD only if you are well prepared, in an environment where you feel comfortable, and only with experienced friends (favourable setting).
Only take LSD when you feel good mentally and physically (cheap set).
You should not be afraid, but have enough respect for the LSD effect.
Do not consume LSD on a full stomach, but eat something light before or during the high.
Dose low. Don’t throw it if it doesn’t work right away!
Let yourself go during the trip, don’t try to fight the LSD effect.
Dextrose can help against circulatory problems.
Avoid roads and other “dangerous” places, your orientation may be disturbed.
At least the day after the trip, allow yourself plenty of rest and recovery to be able to process the experience.
LSD trips should remain exceptional experiences and should in no case be experienced more than once a month.
In case of panic attacks or horror trips: see General Information under Emergency.
People with mental problems or illnesses, people who have to take neuroleptics, and people with circulatory and heart problems should refrain from consuming LSD.
EXTENDER
For the effect of LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), in addition to the dose, one’s own state of mind (set) and the environment (setting) are always strongly decisive. When consuming LSD felts, there is a risk of ingesting misdeclared substances, pharmacologically active extenders and/or high-dose felts. The highly variable active substance content of LSD felts can lead to the unintentional ingestion of high doses of LSD, which increases the risk of a negative experience (bad trip). High doses increase the risk even for experienced users. Highly intense psychedelic experiences can be induced, which can be disturbing and frightening. In recent years, we have repeatedly analysed misdeclared LSD felts (felts containing another psychoactive substance instead of LSD). Depending on the substance, such misdeclarations pose a high health risk.
Hans R. –
For me it always feels cleaner. My headspace is always much more positive. The visuals are different.
Brown X –
They’re fire tabs