The mind-altering and incredible hallucinogen, Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) also referred to as acid has been one of the most popular drugs of its century.
Adored for its superb ability to inspire spiritual enlightenment, epiphanies, and creativity.
LSD is a product made from lysergic acid, a natural substance taken from Claviceps purpurea, a fungus that grows on grains and rye.
If you decide to experiment with LSD be sure to test it before consuming it. Ehrlich Reagent testing kit tests for the substance of LSD.
Successfully taking LSD can induce feelings of euphoria and could also make you a bit energetic.
What is LSD?
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, LSD, formally termed D-lysergic acid diethylamide, is one of the most powerful mood-changing chemicals.
A Swiss scientist, Albert Hofmann, discovered LSD in 1938 after interacting with a small amount.
LSD is a potent psychoactive drug that alters an individual’s perception, behavior, mood, and cognitive processes.
Throughout the years LSD became widely popular but was misused which resulted in them being illegal. Scientists are against this and believe that they can actually heal certain illnesses.
How To Know If Its Pure LSD
LSD has a lot of different names in the street. It goes by Dots, Acid, Blotter, or Yellow Sunshine. Unfortunately, not all LSD is pure.
Pure LSD comes directly from lysergic acid that is taken from a fungus mentioned above.
How Can You Tell When Its Fake?
Fake LSD has a taste to it. Pure LSD should not have a taste.
The Effects of LSD
The effects of LSD typically kick in within 20 to 90 minutes and typically lasts between 6 to 12 hours.
Even taken at smaller doses of 75-150 micrograms can still have an effect on an individuals mind.
The effects of LSD range from physiological to psychological.
At lower doses of 25 micrograms or less, an individual typically feels:
- Increased Creativity
- Complete Loss of the Ego
- Hallucinations or Visuals
- Enhanced Sense of Togetherness
- Increased Feelings of Euphoria
- Spiritual Awakening
Neutral effects of the drug include:
- Losing track of the day or time
- Lack of Focus
- Changes in the user’s state of mind
- Strange Speech
- Unusual Thoughts
- Range of Emotions
At higher doses of 100-200 micrograms a user may experience a “bad trip,” these include:
- Paranoia
- Sudden fear of losing’s one’s life
- Anxiety
- Overwhelming Emotional Feelings
- Flashbacks
Common physical effects a user typically experiences include:
- Increased awareness of one’s surroundings
- Reduced Appetite
- Pupil Dilation
- Hyperthermia
- Numbness
- Feelings of Weakness
- Nausea
- Increase in Blood Sugar Levels
- Sudden Tremors
- Jaw Clenching
- Increased Heart Rate
How To Avoid a Bad Trip
The amount of dosage you consume can affect the chances of getting a bad trip.
There are also minor factors that can also affect your trip. These include the location or the environment where you are taking LSD and your current state of mind when you are about to trip.
To avoid a bad trip you should:
- Take LSD with people you trust
- Do not take if you are angry, anxious, or any other negative moods
- Take at a place where you feel comfortable
- Test it to ensure it is pure