LSD session

Legal LSD session in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, LSD is illegal because it is listed on the Opium Act as a hard drug with a high degree of danger and addictive properties. LSD is classified as a Schedule 1 drug, which means it is considered a substance with no medical value and a high risk of abuse and addiction. The possession, production and sale of LSD (and other hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin) is therefore punishable under the Dutch Opium Act. The law aims to protect public health and combat drug-related crime. According to various studies, LSD can have medical value and is incorrectly listed on Schedule 1 of the Opium Act.

In the Netherlands, surely we can offer an LSD session legally by not using illegal LSD, but a legal analogue. After ingestion and conversion by the acidic environment of the body, this legal LSD analogue has the exact same effect as LSD. As a result, LSD sessions using this legal analogue are also called LSD sessions, while the session still complies with legislation. According to current legislation, an LSD session is therefore not an official treatment that replaces regular mental healthcare therapy.

Scientific findings

Over the past five years, there has been a renewed interest in research into LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) and the potential of this substance in the treatment of various psychological disorders. Old studies from the 1950s and 1960s, which had shown that LSD could be a potential therapeutic agent, were dismantled at the time of the US war on drugs.

Recent studies have shown that LSD can be used to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety and addiction. Research is being conducted into LSD's ability to reduce the sense of ego, which can lead to a greater sense of connection with others and the world around us.

Recently, a new study has been started by the University of Basel in which LSD is combined with virtual reality therapy to see whether this increases the effectiveness of this treatment. Much is still being discovered about the therapeutic potential of LSD, and more interesting results will undoubtedly be published in the coming years.

The mechanism of action 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 a quarter. The action of LSD can be divided into the subjective experience and the measurable changes in the brain. Read more about the change in brain function and the change in perception via the pages below.

The contraindications

According to various studies, LSD, much like psilocybin, is a very safe psychedelic. Even so, combinations with various medications or conditions can be dangerous. It is therefore important to go through an intake process before booking an LSD session. The intake serves as a check and can help determine whether 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 personal advice in preparation for any potential LSD session.

Lithium medication
Tramadol medication
MAO inhibitors, SSRIs, antidepressants or antipsychotics
An increased risk of psychosis
Paranoid susceptibility
Susceptibility to suspicion
High blood pressure or heart problems
Younger than 23 years old
Pregnant and/or breastfeeding
PTSD and severe trauma

Booking an LSD session

Choose the location yourself where the LSD session can take place. According to the client's preference, we can make home visits, or visit hotels, holiday homes or Airbnbs. We also offer these sessions at our own locations. 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 relatively small.

The facilitators who guide LSD sessions are Marcel, Sascha, Ronald, Gijs, Reineke and Janneke. You can open the profile pages of these therapists via the overview below or calculate what an LSD session costs at your location using the calculation module.

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About the supervisors

If you want to know more about the therapists and trip sitters who can work with LSD and LSD analogues, you can get acquainted below, visit their LinkedIn pages, check availability via the calendar option, or read the reviews left by other clients about the respective guide.