Psychedelics
LSD (Acid)
Street names: Acid, LSD-25, Blotter, Tabs, Lucy, Dots, Windowpane
Overdose? Act now. Call emergency services — say "unresponsive, not breathing". Give naloxone for opioid-like signs. Hotlines
⚡What it does
- 8–12 h visual/mental psychedelic: patterning, synesthesia, ego dissolution at high doses
- Energy and mental clarity ('electric')
- Microdosing sub-perceptual trend
⚠Key risks
- Psychological: bad trips, panic, HPPD (persistent visual disturbances) in a minority
- Triggering psychosis in predisposed individuals
- Not addictive; no known lethal overdose (physically one of the safest)
- NBOMe sold as acid is the real danger — taste test (bitter/metallic = spit it out)
- Set and setting drive outcomes
✚Overdose signs
- No physical overdose — 'too much' = overwhelming panic/psychosis, duration until it passes
- Someone in terror loop: calm space, reassurance, time
Category comparison — Psychedelics
| Substance | Class | Top risks | Street price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSD (Acid) | Schedule I | Psychological: bad trips, panic, HPPD (persistent visual disturbances) in a minority; Triggering psychosis in predisposed individuals | ~$5–$15 per blotter |
| DMT (dimethyltryptamine) | Schedule I | Psychological distress ('bad trips'); Dangerous behavior if unprepared | ~$20–$60 per 50–100 mg dose |
| Peyote (mescaline cactus) | Schedule I | Severe nausea/vomiting; Psychological distress | ~$10–$30 per button where sold |
| Mescaline powder | Schedule I | Heavy nausea at dose; Panic/psychosis in vulnerable users | ~$20–$60 per dose |
| 2C-B | Schedule I | Very dose-sensitive — steep curve between fun and overwhelming; Panic attacks | ~$10–$30 per pill or ~$50–$120 per gram |
| 4-AcO-DMT (psilacetin) | Analogue prosecutions | Sold as 'legal mushrooms' — buyers misjudge dose; Panic, risky behavior | ~$20–$50 per dose |
Street prices are regional estimates. Potency and cuts vary constantly.
?Frequently asked questions
What does LSD (Acid) look like?
Blotter paper squares, liquid drops, microdots, gel tabs; often decorated
What are the signs of a LSD (Acid) overdose?
No physical overdose — 'too much' = overwhelming panic/psychosis, duration until it passes; Someone in terror loop: calm space, reassurance, time Call emergency services immediately.
How addictive is it?
Psychological: bad trips, panic, HPPD (persistent visual disturbances) in a minority Dependence can develop with regular use.