is one of the most powerful & effective drugs used by humans. It is a primary sacrament of the Pagan Love Cult (and many other weirdo groups), and yet public ignorance, distrust and fear of LSD is widespread. Despite this, acid use has undergone another boom over the last ten years. The Pagan Love Cult believes that without a huge psychedelic revival, our planet is doomed. Only LSD is potent enough to change mass consciousness in time to avert a planetery eco-catostrophe.


In the Beginning...
LSD was first synthesized in 1938 by Albert Hofmann, a chemist working for the Swiss drug company Sandoz. At the time, no useful properties were observed and so the new substance remained unexplored for several years. In 1943, acting on a "peculiar presentiment", Hofmann decided to resynthisize it. By accident he was exposed to a minute dose of the drug and noticed a remarkable change in his awareness. The following week, he experimented further and dosed up on what he assumed would be a tiny amount- 250 millionths of a gram. The world has never been the same since.
DOSAGE...
LSD is unique in its potency. All psychoactive substances known prior to it were measured in hundreds or thousands of a gram. Acid is measured in millionths of a gram (mics). When Sandoz were first manufacturing LSD in the '50s, it was distributed in 100mic ampoules. Initially, this was considered a standard dose. It soon became apparent however that there is a threshold dose at which the psychedelic effects take a very definite turn for the intense


By the mid '50s, psychiatric opinion was divided into three camps, well two really. The first regarded LSD as a "psychotomimetic" or psychosis-mimicking agent. In laymen's terms they felt that acid sent you madder than ten frothing dogs, and as such was a dangerous and very powerful chemical. Coincidentally enough, all of the American research done with this frame of reference was funded by either the CIA or U.S. Army Intelligence. Both of these groups were extremely interested in the brain control potential of LSD.

The other school of thought suggested that acid was one of the most important chemicals yet discovered, an incredible tool for psycho-therapy and self-exploration. Two different types of therapy were in use; PSYCHOLYTIC therapy used from 50 to 150 mic doses, ideal for personal recollection and self examination. PSYCHEDELIC therapy began at about 250 mics and kept going, The results of this kind of therapy were much more intense and dramatic, often resulting in almost text-book mystical experiences and major life-change.
In the mid 60s when acid was made illegal, a standard street dose was about 250 mics. Unfortunately, government-generated hysteria, and a poor general understanding of the rules of set & setting, resulted in many flip-outs. The media picked up on this and exaggerated it, creating a massive disinformation loop which LSD is only just emerging from now.

SET &SETTING.
In the early 60s, when LSD was still legal, researchers continually stressed the importance of what they called "set and setting". "Set" referred to the expectations, mood, psychological disposition and general head space of the tripper. "Setting" is what it says- the physical and vibrational environment in which the trip takes place, including the"set" of anybody else present.

Researchers found that when appropriate attention was paid to these two factors, "bad trips" were rare, and any negative feelings that arose in the tripper could be easily faced and resolved. Good music, a comfortable and attractive environment and sympathetic and sensitive company are the basic ground rules here, particularly when dealing with a large dose.




With the banning of LSD, these basic and fairly obvious prerequisites were largely ignored or forgotten, resulting in a dramatic upswing in the number of "freak-outs" and acid casualties. By the late 70s, the underground acid chemists generally had reduced the strength of their dosages to an average of about 60 mics... a psycholytic dose.

As a result many people were able to enjoy a mild acid experience, without worrying about losing control, and soon acid became a rather popular party drug. Whilst this resulted in a lot less bummers, the sacramental nature of LSD has been largely forgotten. Indeed, there are now many self-styled "trippers" who have never had a full-blown psychedelic experience.

The Pagan Love Cult believes that LSD is a wonderful and powerful sacrament, but we stress the importance of dosage considerations and set & setting. An average tab is fine for going to a dance party on. But if it's a strong one, think seriously about staying at home in a relatively secure and controlled environment. We guarantee that the light show will be just as impressive.

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