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'''LSD''' (d-lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the most potent psychoactive chemicals, this is demonstrated by the fact that unlike other drugs, LSD doses are measured in micrograms, instead of milligrams. Chemist Albert Hofmann, working at the Sandoz Corporation pharmaceutical laboratory in Switzerland, first synthesized LSD in 1938. He was conducting research on possible medical applications of various lysergic acid compounds derived from ergot, a [[fungus]] that develops on [[Rye|rye grass]], specifically, applications as a respiratory and circulatory stimulant. Searching for compounds with therapeutic value, Hofmann created more than two dozen ergot-derived synthetic molecules.<ref>[http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Hallucinogens/Hallucinogens.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, Research Report: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs, March 2001]</ref> LSD's psychoactive properties were discovered accidentally by Hoffman after he absorbed a tiny amount through his skin while testing it in the lab. | '''LSD''' (d-lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the most potent psychoactive chemicals, this is demonstrated by the fact that unlike other drugs, LSD doses are measured in micrograms, instead of milligrams. Chemist Albert Hofmann, working at the Sandoz Corporation pharmaceutical laboratory in Switzerland, first synthesized LSD in 1938. He was conducting research on possible medical applications of various lysergic acid compounds derived from ergot, a [[fungus]] that develops on [[Rye|rye grass]], specifically, applications as a respiratory and circulatory stimulant. Searching for compounds with therapeutic value, Hofmann created more than two dozen ergot-derived synthetic molecules.<ref>[http://www.drugabuse.gov/ResearchReports/Hallucinogens/Hallucinogens.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, Research Report: Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs, March 2001]</ref> LSD's psychoactive properties were discovered accidentally by Hoffman after he absorbed a tiny amount through his skin while testing it in the lab. | ||
| − | LSD is illegally sold in tablets, capsules, and occasionally in liquid form. It is an odorless and colorless substance with a slightly bitter taste that is usually ingested orally. It is often added to absorbent paper, such as blotter paper, and divided into small decorated squares, with each square representing one dose.<ref>[http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/lsd.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, InfoFacts: LSD, February 2005]</ref> | + | LSD is illegally sold in tablets, capsules, and occasionally in liquid form. It is an odorless and colorless substance with a slightly bitter taste that is usually ingested orally. It is often added to absorbent paper, such as blotter paper, and divided into small decorated squares, with each square representing one dose. <ref>[http://www.drugabuse.gov/infofacts/lsd.html National Institute on Drug Abuse, InfoFacts: LSD, February 2005]</ref> |
| + | It is very important to note that while LSD may have a slight bitter taste, it is generally not very noticible. If the so called LSD is very bitter and numbs your tongue, it is most likely 25i-NBOMe, a generally less enjoyable research chemical <ref>[https://erowid.org/chemicals/2ci_nbomeref]<\ref> | ||
LSD is a Schedule I substance under the [[Controlled Substances Act]]. Schedule I drugs, which include [[Heroin]] and [[MDMA]], have a high potential for abuse ''and serve no legitimate medical purpose.'' <ref>[http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs4/4260/index.htm National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), LSD Fast Facts, May 2003]</ref> Its two precursors lysergic acid and lysergic acid amide are both in Schedule III of the [[CSA]]. The LSD precursors ergotamine and ergonovine are List I chemicals.<ref>[http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/lsd/lsd.htm DEA Office of Diversion Control, d-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide]</ref> | LSD is a Schedule I substance under the [[Controlled Substances Act]]. Schedule I drugs, which include [[Heroin]] and [[MDMA]], have a high potential for abuse ''and serve no legitimate medical purpose.'' <ref>[http://www.usdoj.gov/ndic/pubs4/4260/index.htm National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), LSD Fast Facts, May 2003]</ref> Its two precursors lysergic acid and lysergic acid amide are both in Schedule III of the [[CSA]]. The LSD precursors ergotamine and ergonovine are List I chemicals.<ref>[http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drugs_concern/lsd/lsd.htm DEA Office of Diversion Control, d-Lysergic Acid Diethylamide]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 15:02, October 30, 2019
LSD (d-lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the most potent psychoactive chemicals, this is demonstrated by the fact that unlike other drugs, LSD doses are measured in micrograms, instead of milligrams. Chemist Albert Hofmann, working at the Sandoz Corporation pharmaceutical laboratory in Switzerland, first synthesized LSD in 1938. He was conducting research on possible medical applications of various lysergic acid compounds derived from ergot, a fungus that develops on rye grass, specifically, applications as a respiratory and circulatory stimulant. Searching for compounds with therapeutic value, Hofmann created more than two dozen ergot-derived synthetic molecules.[1] LSD's psychoactive properties were discovered accidentally by Hoffman after he absorbed a tiny amount through his skin while testing it in the lab.
LSD is illegally sold in tablets, capsules, and occasionally in liquid form. It is an odorless and colorless substance with a slightly bitter taste that is usually ingested orally. It is often added to absorbent paper, such as blotter paper, and divided into small decorated squares, with each square representing one dose. [2]
It is very important to note that while LSD may have a slight bitter taste, it is generally not very noticible. If the so called LSD is very bitter and numbs your tongue, it is most likely 25i-NBOMe, a generally less enjoyable research chemical Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag Its two precursors lysergic acid and lysergic acid amide are both in Schedule III of the CSA. The LSD precursors ergotamine and ergonovine are List I chemicals.[3]