Legal LSD session in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, LSD is illegal because it's listed on the Opium List as a hard drug with a high degree of danger and addictive properties. LSD is classified as a Schedule 1 drug, meaning it's considered a substance with no medical value and a high risk of abuse and addiction. Possession, production, and sale of LSD (and other hard drugs like cocaine and heroin) are therefore punishable under the Dutch Opium Act. The law aims to protect public health and combat drug crime. According to various studies, LSD may indeed have medical value, and its inclusion in Schedule 1 of the Opium Act is therefore unjustified.
In the Netherlands, we can legally offer LSD sessions by using a legal analogue instead of illegal LSD. This legal LSD analogue, after ingestion and conversion by the body's acidic environment, has exactly the same effect as LSD. Because of this, LSD sessions using this legal analogue are also called LSD sessions, even though they comply with the law. According to current legislation, an LSD session is not an official treatment that replaces regular mental health therapy.
Scientific findings
In the past five years, there has been renewed interest in researching LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and its potential in treating various mental health conditions. Previous studies from the 1950s and 1960s, which had demonstrated LSD's potential as a therapeutic agent, were abandoned during the US drug war.
Recent studies have shown that LSD can be used to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and addiction. Research is underway to investigate LSD's ability to reduce ego, which can lead to a greater sense of connection with others and the world around us.
A new study has recently been launched by the University of Basel, combining LSD with virtual reality therapy to investigate whether this increases the effectiveness of this treatment. Much is still being discovered about LSD's therapeutic potential, and more interesting results will undoubtedly be published in the coming years.
The effects of LSD
During an LSD session, the first noticeable effects begin about half an hour after ingestion. The peak of the effects is reached on average after an hour and fifteen minutes. The effects of LSD can be divided into the subjective experience and the measurable changes in the brain. Read more about the changes in brain function and the shift in perception on the pages below.
The contraindications
According to various studies, LSD, like psilocybin, is a very safe psychedelic. However, combining it with various medications or conditions can be dangerous. Therefore, it's important to go through an intake process before an LSD session. The intake serves as a check-up and can help determine if you have an increased risk of adverse effects, such as panic attacks, paranoia, hallucinations, and other psychological problems. Furthermore, the intake also serves as the basis for personalized advice in preparation for any LSD session.
- Lithium medication
- Tramadol medication
- MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, antidepressants or antipsychotics
- An increased risk of psychosis
- Sensitivity to paranoia
- Sensitivity to suspicion
- High blood pressure or heart problems
- Younger than 23 years old
- Pregnancy and/or breastfeeding
- PTSD and severe trauma
Book an LSD session
Choose your own location for the LSD session. Depending on the client's preference, we can visit you at home, in hotels, vacation homes, or Airbnb. We also offer these sessions at our own location in Schiedam. We can facilitate individual sessions and groups of up to eight people. If an LSD session is booked for its therapeutic effects, we recommend keeping the group size small.
The therapists who lead LSD sessions are Marcel, Sascha, Ronald, Gijs, Reineke, and Janneke. You can access these therapists' profile pages using the overview below, or calculate the cost of an LSD session at your location using the calculator.
Calculation module session at home
Enter address or place name:
About the LSD counselors
If you'd like to learn more about therapists and trip-sitters who work with LSD and its analogs, you can get acquainted below, visit their LinkedIn pages, check their availability via the calendar option, or read the reviews other clients have left about the therapist in question.
With a background in chemistry, a passion for philosophy, and extensive knowledge of psychology and health, his approach is holistic. Marcel is a full-time trip leader. With over 2,300 guided sessions, Marcel is the most experienced member of our team.
Ronald is a psychosocial therapist and has completed the following training: Jungian Philosophical Therapist, Psychodrama Therapist, Master Voice Dialogue, Transformational Psychology, Internal Family System (IFS), Mindfulness and Compassion Trainer.
Janneke is studying Applied Psychology, is a lifestyle coach, handles initial client contact, develops lifestyle plans, and performs administrative tasks. She also acts as a confidential counselor. In addition to these duties, she is available to facilitate sessions on a limited basis.
As a psychologist, Reineke combines both conventional and alternative care methods. She utilizes various techniques, such as talk therapy, yoga, breathing exercises, and EMDR, combined with the therapeutic effects of psychedelics.
Sascha has a solid foundation as a psychedelic therapist, thanks to her psychology studies, Master's degree in Clinical Psychology, and experience working in addiction treatment, (specialized) mental health care, and rehabilitation as a psychologist. She also has additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR.
Gijs has 20 years of experience in outpatient mental health care. He taught and supervised the Mental Health and Addiction Care program at the HAN University of Applied Sciences Arnhem Nijmegen. He also has extensive experience in mindfulness, talk therapy, neurofeedback, meditation, compassion training, and ACT.
Ylva is a BIG-registered GZ psychologist and supports Triptherapie as an advisor in the areas of psychological care, mental health frameworks, safety, and integration. Ylva does not offer psychedelic sessions but is available for additional support.