LSD

Psychedelic

Acid • Lucy • Tabs • Blotter • Doses • Microdots

Chemical class: Lysergamide

Overview

Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent serotonergic psychedelic. It is one of the most widely studied psychedelics and is known for its long duration, visual effects, and profound alterations of consciousness. LSD acts primarily as a 5-HT2A receptor agonist.

Dosage

Oral (blotter/liquid)

Threshold

15 µg

Light

25-75 µg

Common

75-150 µg

Strong

150-300 µg

Heavy

300+ µg

Dosage information is approximate. Individual sensitivity varies. Always start low and go slow.

Duration

Onset

15-30 minutes

Come-up

45-90 minutes

Peak

3-5 hours

Offset

3-5 hours

After Effects

6-24 hours

Total

8-14 hours

Visual Timeline

Onset
Come-up
Peak
Offset
After

Subjective Effects

Visual

  • Color enhancement
  • Pattern recognition enhancement
  • Geometry
  • Tracers
  • After-images
  • Symmetrical texture repetition

Cognitive

  • Thought acceleration
  • Conceptual thinking
  • Enhanced creativity
  • Introspection
  • Time distortion
  • Thought connectivity

Physical

  • Stimulation
  • Tactile enhancement
  • Pupil dilation
  • Nausea (come-up)
  • Appetite suppression
  • Difficulty sleeping

Emotional

  • Euphoria
  • Empathy enhancement
  • Emotional intensification
  • Anxiety (possible)
  • Laughter fits

Tolerance

Full Tolerance

Almost immediately after ingestion

Half Tolerance

5-7 days

Zero Tolerance

14 days

Cross-tolerance with:

PsilocybinMescalineDMT2C-B

Interactions

Dangerous

LithiumTramadol

Unsafe

Cannabis (may increase anxiety)Stimulants (increased anxiety)

Caution

SSRIs (may reduce effects)MAOIs

Low Risk & Synergy

Benzodiazepines (trip killer)Ketamine

Harm Reduction

  • 1

    Always test your substance with Ehrlich and Hofmann reagent tests.

  • 2

    Start with a low dose, especially if it is your first time or a new batch.

  • 3

    Have a trusted trip sitter present, especially for higher doses.

  • 4

    Ensure you have a safe, comfortable environment (set and setting).

  • 5

    Do not drive or operate machinery.

  • 6

    Avoid mixing with other substances, especially lithium and tramadol.

  • 7

    Stay hydrated but do not overdrink water.

  • 8

    If experiencing anxiety, change your environment, music, or activity.

  • 9

    Keep benzodiazepines available as a trip terminator if needed.

  • 10

    Wait at least 2 weeks between experiences to allow tolerance reset.

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