Legal LSD session in the Netherlands
In the Netherlands, LSD is illegal because it is 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 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 aim of the law is to protect public health and combat drug crime. According to various studies, LSD may have a medical value and LSD is wrongly placed on list 1 of the Opium Act.
In the Netherlands we can still offer an LSD session in a legal way by not using illegal LSD, but a legal analogue. This legal LSD analogue has exactly the same effect as LSD after ingestion and after conversion by this acidic environment of the body. As a result, the LSD sessions with that legal analogue are also called an LSD session, even though the session does comply with the legislation. 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 a renewed interest in research into LSD (Lysergic acid diethylamide) and its potential in the treatment of various mental disorders. Old studies from the 1950s and 60s, which had shown that LSD could be a potential therapeutic agent, were abandoned during the war on drugs in the US.
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.
A new study has recently been started by the University of Basel, combining LSD 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.
How LSD works
With an LSD session, the first noticeable effects start about half an hour after ingestion. The peak of the effects is reached on average after 45 minutes. The effect of LSD can be divided into the subjective experience and the measurable changes in the brain. Read more about the change in brain functioning and the change in perception via the pages below.
The contraindications
According to various studies, LSD is a very safe psychedelic, just like psilocybin. However, combinations with various medications or conditions can be dangerous. It is therefore important to go through an intake process before an LSD session. The intake is a check and can help determine whether you are at 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 a possible LSD session.
- Lithium medication
- Tramadol medication
- MAO inhibitors, SSRI, antidepressants or antipsychotics
- An increased risk of psychosis
- Susceptibility to paranoia
- Susceptibility to suspicion
- High blood pressure or heart problems
- Under 23 years old
- Pregnant and/or lactating
- PTSD and severe traumatization
Book an LSD session
Choose the location where the LSD session can take place. According to the client's preference, we come on home visits, in hotels, holiday 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 not making the group too large.
The therapists guiding LSD sessions are Marcel, Sascha, Ronald, Gijs, Reineke and Janneke. You can access the profile pages of these therapists via the overview below or calculate what an LSD session at your location costs via the calculation module.
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About the LSD facilitators
If you want to know more white about the therapists and trip sitters who can work with LSD and its analogues, you can get acquainted below, visit the LinkedIn pages, check availability via the calendar option or read the reviews other clients have left about the particular counselor.
With a background in chemistry, a passion for philosophy, combined with extensive knowledge of psychology and health, his approach is holistic. Marcel is a full-time trip facilitator. With over 2200 guided sessions, Marcel has the most experience of our team.
Ronald is a psychosocial therapist and has completed the following training courses: Jungian Philosophical Therapist, Psychodrama Therapist, Master Voice Dialogue, Transformation Psychology, Internal Family System (IFS), Mindfulness and Compassion Trainer.
Janneke studies Applied Psychology, is a lifestyle coach, provides initial customer contact, draws up lifestyle plans and performs administrative tasks. She also acts as a confidential counselor. In addition to these tasks, she is available to a limited extent for coaching sessions.
Sascha has a good foundation as a psychedelic therapist with her studies in psychology, a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and work experience in addiction care, (specialist) mental health care and rehabilitation as a psychologist. She has additional training in cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR.
As a psychologist, Reineke combines both regular and alternative care methods to provide the best possible treatment. She uses various techniques, such as talk therapy, yoga, breathing exercises and EMDR in combination with the therapeutic effects of psychedelics.
Gijs has 20 years of experience in outpatient mental health care. He taught and supervised the MGZ-GGZ course at HAN (Arnhem Nijmegen University of Applied Sciences). Gijs has also developed extensively in mindfulness, talk therapy, neurofeedback, meditation, compassion training and ACT.