{"id":42705,"date":"2023-05-29T13:02:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-29T11:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/?page_id=42705"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:29:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T15:29:00","slug":"lsd-session","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/triptherapie.nl\/en\/lsd-sessie\/","title":{"rendered":"LSD session"},"content":{"rendered":"
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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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The effects of LSD<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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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.

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