I honestly feel the government should make all drugs legal. This would take them out of the control of organized crime. The revenue generated would pay for sanctuaries to help addicts. If you can’t handle your drug of choice in society, you’ll receive extremely professional care for free. Think how much better our culture would be if alcohol had been made illegal and marijuana legal.

From 1850 to 1936 Cannabis was used as the primary medicine for more than 100 separate illnesses and diseases in the U.S. According to the web sources.  I found heroin, marijuana, opium, and cocaine were made illegal in the early 1900s for various reasons, mostly related to economics and cultural prejudice rather than addiction or health risks. Some of the factors that influenced the prohibition of these drugs were: The association of opium with Chinese immigrants, who were considered a threat to the labor market and social order. The first anti-opium laws in the 1870s were directed at Chinese immigrants. The Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 regulated the production and distribution of opiate-containing substances and was later used to prosecute doctors who prescribed opiates to addicts. The association of cocaine with Black men in the South, who were perceived as violent and aggressive under the influence of the drug. The first anti-cocaine laws in the early 1900s were directed at Black men in the South. Cocaine was also considered a threat to the economic interests of white employers and plantation owners. The association of marijuana with Mexican migrants and Mexican Americans, who were blamed for social problems and crime. The first anti-marijuana laws, in the Midwest and the Southwest in the 1910s and 20s, were directed at Mexican migrants and Mexican Americans. Marijuana was also demonized by media campaigns that linked it to violence, insanity, and moral decay. All could not be arrested for cheap labor but can now for illegal drugs.

There have never been any deaths associated with LSD toxicity. In other words, no one has ever died from an LSD overdose. As I mentioned, I have never advocated anyone to take the drug. That being said, I will offer my personal experiences. I have tripped hundreds of times and never taken it with anyone. For me, it has always been a very rewarding spiritual high, and I always said a prayer before ingesting it. From an economic standpoint, it is extremely cheap. For $5.00 the high lasts about 8 hours. When in a controlled setting, like being at home listening to favorite music, the sensations are wonderful. Imagine sound turning to color, beautiful patterns and shapes appearing in everything you look upon. I would truly experience a blissful state that was incredible. 

When it was legal, the military gave it to volunteers to see if their performance improved. That didn’t work, people would end up singing in trees, smiling constantly or looking at the stars and universe. LSD 

The following is from the Microsoft Bing search engine. 

“LSD is a popular psychedelic drug that alters the state of your mind in significant ways. This potent drug binds to specific brain cell receptors and alters how the brain responds to serotonin, a neurotransmitter that regulates emotions, moods, and perceptions. By binding to these receptors, LSD modifies neural pathways, producing visual hallucinations and altering the perception of things such as sound and time

Microdosing LSD involves taking a very small dose of the substance, usually around 5-10% of the amount necessary to induce psychoactive effects. Advocates of LSD microdosing claim that the practice has numerous health benefits, such as improving cognition and mood, reducing pain, and helping to treat depression and addiction. Some preliminary research and anecdotal evidence suggest that microdosing LSD may have numerous benefits. These include the ability to enhance cognitive processes and abilities, increase energy levels, improve emotional balance and mood, reduce anxiety, help treat depression, and help treat addiction and reduce substance misuse. 

LSD was first synthesized by the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann in November 1938, while working at the Sandoz laboratories in Basel, Switzerland. Hofmann initially created and studied various lysergic acid derivatives before synthesizing LSD. His original intention was to develop a respiratory and circulatory stimulant (an analeptic) without effects on the uterus, similar to another compound called nikethamide. However, it wasn’t until April 19, 1943, that Hofmann accidentally absorbed a small amount of LSD during a re-synthesis and discovered its powerful hallucinogenic effects.

In summary, Albert Hofmann’s accidental encounter with LSD led to the discovery of its psychedelic properties, forever altering our understanding of consciousness and perception.

Physical Safety:Direct toxicity: Unlike some other drugs, LSD itself is not considered highly toxic. There is no known lethal dose of LSD.

Accidental harm: However, accidents can occur due to impaired judgment and altered perception while under the influence of LSD. For example, someone might engage in risky behavior or experience accidents.

Impurities: Street LSD may contain impurities or other substances, which could pose risks.

Psychological Effects: Bad trips: LSD can induce intense anxiety, panic, and paranoia. A “bad trip” can lead to dangerous behavior or self-harm.

Flashbacks: Some users experience hallucinogen persisting perception disorder (HPPD), where they have visual disturbances even after the drug has worn off.

Pre-existing Conditions: Individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions (such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) may be more vulnerable to adverse effects.

Suicide risk: While LSD itself doesn’t directly cause suicide, it can exacerbate existing mental health issues.

Rare Fatalities:Accidental deaths: There have been cases of people accidentally harming themselves while under the influence of LSD (e.g., falling from heights, drowning).

Indirect causes: Some fatalities are indirectly related to LSD use, such as accidents during a trip or risky behavior.

Unpredictable reactions: Individual reactions to LSD vary, and some people may have severe adverse reactions.

Overall Risk: Relative safety: Considering the millions of doses of LSD consumed over decades, the overall risk of death is low.

Responsible use: Responsible use, proper set (mindset), and setting (environment) are crucial to minimizing risks.”

As mentioned, I have never experienced a bad trip and there have been no flashbacks. What is crucial is being in a calm environment.