Lysergic acid diethylamide, commonly known as LSD and by the nicknames acid and Lucy, is a semisynthetic hallucinogenic drug derived from ergot, known for its potent psychological effects and serotonergic activity.
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| Subject | LSD |
| Category | Psychedelic drug |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
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