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1 day ago · Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly known as LSD (from German Lysergsäure-diethylamid), is a potent psychedelic drug that intensifies thoughts, emotions, and sensory perception. [12] Often referred to as acid or lucy, LSD can cause mystical, spiritual, or religious experiences.
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Sep 5, 2024 · LSD is a synthetic hallucinogenic drug derived from ergot alkaloids. Learn about its psychological effects, medical uses, and cultural impact from Britannica's article.
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4 days ago · LSD acts within 30 to 60 minutes, and the effects usually last eight to 10 hours, although occasionally some effects persist for several days. Mescaline requires two to three hours for onset, but the effects last more than 12 hours.
Aug 26, 2024 · The drug under investigation is arguably the most controversial of all psychedelics: lysergic acid diethylamide, or LSD. The MindMed study is the first trial for LSD in the US in more than fifty years.
Sep 4, 2024 · Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent classic serotonergic psychedelic substance [1]. There has been renewed interest in the potential therapeutic applications of psychedelics such as...
Aug 22, 2024 · At the heart of LSD’s psychedelic effects lies its interaction with serotonin receptors, particularly the 5-HT2A receptor subtype. When LSD binds to these receptors, it triggers a cascade of neurochemical events that dramatically alter the brain’s normal functioning.
Aug 29, 2024 · LSD is a psychedelic drug that often comes as square pieces of blotter paper, known as ‘tabs’. It can change your perception of the world around you and make you see, feel, and hear things that aren’t really there- these are called ‘hallucinations’.
