LSD is a synthetic psychedelic, derived from ergot fungus, and the most powerful conscious-altering substance known to man.

Does of LSD are measured in micrograms (ug) or millionths of a gram. One ounce of LSD contains enough doses for 300,000 adults. Two suitcases of the stuff would be enough to dose the entire population of the USA.

LSD is colourless, tasteless and odourless and usually comes soaked into blotters - squares or sheets of paper decorated with kooky designs (sunflowers, strawberries, rockets etc). They cost about £5 per 'tab'.

Very rarely you may find it as small pills (or 'microdots'), gelatine sheets, or as liquid. Common during the 60s, these forms are super-rare now.

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brands
A lot of mythology surrounds certain 'brands' of LSD. "Oh Sunflowers and Rockets are really powerful" you may hear. Dealers may claim their product is "200 micrograms".

In fact, since LSD degrades rapidly on exposure to light, air, and heat and the amounts involved are microscopic, you can never be sure how much LSD you are taking.

In the UK, LSD is class A drug. In the US, it is categorised under Schedule 1 along with magic mushrooms, cannabis, and heroin.