LSD

LSD, also known as Acid & Lucy, is a very potent psychedelic drug that causes visual hallucinations and alters perception and mood.

The acronym LSD stands for Lysergic acid diethylamide.

LSD effects are similar to psilocybin mushrooms (magic mushrooms), as they both mimic the brain chemical serotonin.

the duration of the trip lasts approximately 6 to 10 hours with the strongest effects occurring at 3 hours after ingestion.

Pharmacology

To safely ingest LSD it is crucial to understand that it is very potent even in low doses. A typical dose of LSD is 100 micrograms which is equivalent to 0.1 milligrams or roughly the size of a grain of sand. One tab can contain anywhere from 1 microgram to 500 micrograms. It is difficult to determine the correct dose of LSD because a couple grains of sand worth of LSD can turn a normal dose into an extremely strong one. Doses are sold in various forms including, blotter paper, gelatin tabs, or crystal LSD dissolved in alcohol known as a “vial.” It is not possible to precisely know how many micrograms are on a tab without lab testing so it is critical to take a test dose.

Microdosing 1/20th to 1/10th of a tab

no psychedelic (visual) effects but minor mood lifting may occur. The microdose level should only influence subconscious emotion, thinking, and perception. Many believe microdosing increases both productivity and creativity and has anti-depressent effects. The benefits are being researched but no definitive conclusions about risk and reward can be given without thorough research.

Very low dose (1/10th to 1/5th of a tab

Minor psychedelic (visual) effects may or may not occur. Colors may seem brighter and surfaces may have moving patterns covering them. Mood should be noticeably altered with increased deep thought and noticing details, colors, and surroundings like nature may be much different than sober perceptions.

Low to moderate dose (1/4 to 1/5 of a tab)

Effects will become very noticeable above a quarter tab. visual hallucinations like colors and patters will become apparent and increase in intensity as the dose increases after .25 tabs. Wonder filled thoughts and feelings of stimulation begin to intensify at this dose. Mood can increase with feelings of exitement and slight euphoria. Even a low dose can cause anxiety and sometimes fear if your mindset and location are not correct. Tripping in a very public place like a concert or crowded beach are more likely to cause anxiety compared to a calm house or soothing nature.

normal dose (full psychedelic trip) 1 full tab

1 tab is designed to be the perfect dose for full psychedelic effects while usually remaining controllable and not too intense for. at 1 full tab the colors and patterns are very apparent and occur when eyes are both open and closed. Objects often “breath” which means swaying and bending in a magical type way. You may notice the floor, walls, trees, hands, and surfaces sway and have patterns overlayed on them. Vibrancy of colors is heightened and closed eye visuals contain all colors of the rainbow that create complex shapes and infinite kaleidoscopic patterns. Intense feelings of stimulation and alertness. Even though 1 tab is an average dose for a full trip there is still a chance that paranoia or anxiety can occur. The best way to prevent them is to take LSD with people you trust in a place that makes you calm / comfortable

Very heavy dose (greater than 1 full tab)

heavy doses above 1 full tab are very potent and marks the point where bad trips become more likely. The effects of 1.5 to 3 tabs may be much too intense for any beginner or even experienced people. At this dose the psychedelic visuals may distort and fill vision so intensely that it is difficult to see straight and identify things around you which is very dangerous. Thought loops are very common at these doses and negative loops including terror, paranoia, and detachment from reality may be overwhelming and cause outbursts or extreme confusion. It is critical to have someone you trust who remains sober to keep you safe on a dose that large. Ego death is possible when many tabs are taken at once. Ego death is when the trip is so strong you forget that you are alive and is similar to being in a trance. Time and reality and shattered and your actions and behavior may be out of your control. It is extremely risky to experience ego death alone, with strangers, or anywhere in public.

To test the strength of a tab, it is advised to start by ingesting 10% of a tab to gauge the strength. 10% of a normal 100 microgram tab should not cause any visual distortions whatsoever. You may experience slight mood changes but such a low dose should cause very minimal noticeable effects. If visual effects are noticeable with 10% of a tab then the tab is much stronger than a standard dose. Once a low dose is tested you can help prevent taking too much in the future.

If you are confident that 10% of a tab is not strong then slowly start increasing amount of dose up to a full tab. LSD can be absorbed in the mouth or digested in the stomach. The most effective method of ingestion involves placing the tab underneath the tongue then swallowing the paper 15 minutes later. Alternatively, the tab can be swallowed immediately but the psychedelic effects may be delayed a bit longer than the under the tongue method. After ingesting the tab, the effects should begin within 45 minutes. If there are no effects at all within 1.5 hours the tab is either very weak or did not contain LSD at all. DO NOT take another tab unless at least 2.5 hours have gone by with zero effects. You do not want to take another dose before the last one has gotten the full amount of time to onset.

LSD Q&A

Onset – occurs within an hour Intensity increase – hour 1 to 3
Peak - (strongest effects) – 3 hours after ingestion
Come down - (effects slowly waring off) hour 4 to 8
"afterglow” - (lingering positive mood) – can last for 2 to 8 hours after effects have worn off

How to see if your LSD is real

It is critical to reagent test LSD. Please visit Dance Safe linked below and get drug testing kits. It may save your life.

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Reagent testing LSD step 1

Ehrlich reagent

Real LSD causes a purple color when it comes in contact with the Ehrlich reagent

Any other color besides purple indicates the tab does not contain LSD and may be laced with a different drug

It is critical to reagent test your LSD to confirm you have the correct drug. Reagent testing LSD is extremely recommended because it can save your life. The “Ehrlich” reagent test is the preferred test for LSD. The Ehrlich reagent kit will reliably test blotter tabs of LSD. The Ehrlich reagent works by placing one drop of the reagent on about 1/20th of a blotter tab. The reagent reacts with the chemical on the tab and changes colors based on the chemical reaction. If the LSD is real then the Ehrlich reagent will yield a purple color within 5 seconds to 5 minutes. If there is no color or anything different than purple you cannot be certain your tab contains LSD and you should throw the tabs away.

Reagent testing LSD step 2

Hoffman reagent

Real LSD causes a blue color when it comes in contact with the Hoffman reagent

NBOMe drugs are an LSD imposter substance that can kill you. Make sure the color is not yellow or amber colored. Those colors indicate a drug different than LSD and may be NBOMe drugs. (See 25D and 25B NBOMe in the image to the right).

You must use the Hoffman reagent as well to test tabs. Hoffman reagent can detect the difference between real LSD and different variants of NBOME. The Hoffman reagent yields a blue color when it touches real LSD and different types of yellow or pink for other substances like 25i-nbome, 2c-I, and 25B-NBOME. There are similarities and very important differences between LSD and NBOME. LSD dose ranges from 40 micrograms (low) to 250 (high) with the average being 100 to 150 micrograms. Whereas NBOME doses are mild at 250 to 450 micrograms high doses are around 450 to 800 micrograms. The dosages between LSD and NBOME seem different in numbers but the difference of 200 micrograms to 600 is extremely small to the naked eye. Since it is nearly impossible to visually distinguish how much of a drug is on blotter paper or in a vial or gelatin tabs it is best to test the substance with an Ehrlich reagent kit. LSD by itself can not kill you by overdose but NBOME can kill you very easily. The worst that can happen in a high LSD dose is terror, anxiety, and confusion. But you will live and not experience noticeable brain damage even in extremely high doses. On the other hand, NBOME compounds can directly kill you LSD in any form like blotter paper, gelatin tabs, or liquid in a vial is tasteless and odorless. An LSD dose cannot be visually measured because 100 micrograms is microscopic. It is essential to be aware that street dealers may sell dangerous counterfeit substances presented as LSD. For instance, the psychedelic compound 25I-NBOMe is sometimes passed off as acid. However, NBOMe compounds are much more harmful than LSD, only a few grains of salt worth of NBOME compounds can lead to severe health complications, including heart failure, seizures, and death. LSD doses typically range from 40 micrograms (low) to 250 micrograms (high), with the average dose falling between 100 to 150 micrograms. In contrast, NBOMe doses are considered mild at 250 to 450 micrograms, with high doses reaching around 450 to 800 micrograms. While the microgram gap may seem large, in reality, a difference of 300 micrograms is extremely hard to visually notice while being much more powerful. Given that visually determining the quantity of a substance on blotter paper, in a vial, or gelatin tabs is virtually impossible, it is highly recommended to test the substance using an Ehrlich reagent kit. NBOMe compounds have the potential to cause lethal consequences. The lethal dose of NBOMe can be as little as 2 milligrams (2000 micrograms), which is a minuscule amount.

LSD Tolerance

LSD often carries misconceptions and negative stigma in the public eye. While all psychoactive substances carry risks, the level and nature of the risk vary between different drugs. LSD is widely recognized as having a very low potential for addiction. The low addiction risk is due to the unique tolerance built for LSD when used consistently. When is LSD used more than once a week tolerance builds up quickly, requiring higher doses to achieve the same effects.

For example, if someone takes a 100 microgram tab of LSD every day for a week, by the seventh day, that same 100 microgram tab would have significantly diminished psychedelic effects, perhaps feeling like only 1.5 micrograms which has zero psychedelic effects. The drastic drop in effect makes LSD nearly impossible to become addicted to because you have to increase the dose to absurd levels. After a week of everyday use, someone would have to consume 128 tabs to feel average psychedelic effects. The number of LSD needed to be consumed is doubled each consecutive day it is used which makes the likelihood of someone becoming addicted to LSD extremely low. Similarly, there have been zero reliably recorded cases of LSD overdose caused solely by LSD in those without prior medical conditions or mixing other substances with LSD.

100 LSD gel tabs

Gel tabs come in many different colors and shapes

Color or shape do not indicate strength or purity

100 LSD blotter tabs

Blotter tabs can have infinite amount of designs.

The design does not indicate strength or purity