Classification: Psychedelic hallucinogen
Brand Names: Delsyd
Common Names/Nicknames: Acid, blotter, blue heaven, California sunshine, cubes, microdot, trip
Active Compound: Lysergic acid diethylamide/lysergide
Found in: Synthesized LSD
Mode of Consumption: Ingestion, mucosal absorption (oral, ocular)
DEA Scheduling/Legal Status (in US): Schedule I, illegal in all states
Effects:
Hallucinations, euphoria, slowed passage of time, anesthesia, synesthesia, pupil dilation, increased body temperature, increased heart rate, weakness, tremors, nausea, anxiety.
Risks:
Acute: “Bad trip,” tolerance, accidental injury, psychosis, amnesia, homicidal and suicidal attempts, convulsions.
Chronic: Posthallucinogen perceptual disorder (PHPD, aka “flashbacks”). Some evidence for triggering longer-term psychosis.
Dangerous Drug Combinations:
Possibly dangerous combination with antidepressants and other drugs that affect serotonin levels.
Special Considerations:
LSD has relatively low risk of harm and is seen as non-addictive. It was first synthesized at Harvard University in 1938.