LSD Blotter Paper

What is LSD Blotter Paper?

LSD Blotter Paper is a semi-synthetic derivative of a group of compounds called lysergamides. These compounds are primarily found in a species of rye fungus called ergot.

LSD works by activating serotonin receptors in the brain — which produces changes in visual, auditory, and tactile perception. It promotes introspection and dissolving of the “ego”.

An acid trip can last anywhere from 8 to 12 hours.

Conventional uses of acid revolved around self-growth and spiritual exploration — but research has also shown a lot of promise for LSD as a treatment for psychiatric disorders.

It has the ability to “reset” the default mode network — which is a series of brain processes that control our inner sense of self-worth and ego. Hyperactivity in the default mode network has been linked with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addiction, and more.

What’s The Dose of LSD? (LSD Dose Calculator)

The most common dose for LSD is about 80 micrograms — which is the average amount of LSD in a standard square of blotter paper (+/- 10%).

Depending on the manufacturer, the dose per blotter square can range from about 20 mcg of LSD to 100 mcg.

The usual dose is to take one blotter square at a time. Some people will take two or even three doses. Only people with a lot of experience using LSD should even consider taking more than one square at a time. It’s easy to underestimate the effects of LSD until it’s too late.

Many people will take one square and prematurely take another after an hour when the effects aren’t “strong enough.” Sixty minutes later, you’ve got two full doses of LSD. Once you’ve taken the LSD, you can’t un-take it. You’ll feel the effects no matter what you do — so make sure you don’t take too much.

Microdose

(10 – 25 micrograms)

Any dose below the psychoactive threshold is considered a microdose. This means the dose isn’t strong enough to make you hallucinate.

The threshold for LSD is 25–50 mcg — so most people will take around half or less of that as a microdose (10 – 25 mcg).

The purpose of microdosing isn’t to “trip.” It’s used as a tool to promote a heightened sense of focus and productivity, boost creativity, and support mental health conditions like depression and anxiety over long periods of time.

The main benefits of microdosing appear gradually over the course of several weeks or months.

There are a few different philosophies on the dosage schedule while microdosing. The most common is the protocol outlined by Dr. James Fadiman — a prominent psychotherapy researcher. He sought to standardize microdosing to make it easier to research.

Dr. Fadiman’s protocol is to take a microdose of LSD every third day for a full month.

You can microdose for longer than this but should never do more than three months at a time before taking an extended break for at least a month. LSD Blotter Paper.

LSD dosage schedules:

• One day on, two days off
• Five days on, two days off
• One week on, one week off

The Standard Psychoactive Dose

(80 – 200 micrograms)

The average psychoactive dose of LSD is very low — around 80 to 200 micrograms. Even a dose of 20 mcg is enough to produce subtle changes in perception.

The high potency of acid makes measuring the dose difficult. A single drop of acid that’s been diluted for making blotters contains around 70 mcg.

However, a single drop of an undiluted LSD solution could contain as much as 70,000 mcg.

Instead of measuring out drop doses, manufacturers dilute and coat small pieces of paper with LSD and cut them into squares for individual doses. This is referred to as blotter paper.

These paper squares are then placed in the mouth and held there to allow the active ingredient to absorb through the mouth’s mucus membranes.

It’s hard to know what the exact dose is for a single square of blotter acid paper. Factors like how the LSD was stored, whether it was exposed to sunlight or not, and the potency of the acid used to make it can all affect the dose per blotter paper.

You can get a rough gauge on the dose per piece based on its effects. If you or someone else has taken acid cut from the same sheet of blotter paper, you’ll be able to get an idea if it’s on the high-end of the dose (100 mcg LSD) or the lower end (20 mcg). If you’re not sure, it’s wise to start with just a single piece rather than underestimating the effects and taking too much.

What Does LSD Feel Like?

Every LSD experience is unique. The effects of the drug feed off your own thoughts and imagination, so the direction a particular trip can take depends on how you’re feeling, the stimuli in your environment, and the people you’re with.

In general, the effects of LSD are usually positive. While it’s possible to have a negative experience (aka, a bad trip), the right preparation (positive mindset, comfortable setting, and a trip sitter) can dramatically reduce the chances of this happening.

Most people report introspection, laughter, and creative insight while taking LSD.

Many of these experiences resonate with people for years after the experience — such as realizing the importance of some of your personal relationships, recognizing toxic thought patterns, and more.

LSD can produce the following feelings:

• Euphoria
• Increased sense of empathy
• More mental energy
• A strong sense of awe & wonder
• Visual and auditory hallucinations
• Altered perception of time (time feels faster or slower than normal)
• Giddiness and laughter

Not all of the effects of LSD are positive. It’s important to be aware of the negative effects that can arise periodically throughout the trip. If these feelings appear, it’s important to remember that they’re only temporary. As soon as you stop focusing on them, they tend to disappear. Resisting these feelings only makes them worse.

Having a trusted guide with you during your trip — especially if using higher doses — is the most effective way to avoid or dissolve negative feelings during the trip.

Some of the more negative feelings that can arise include:

• Confusion and frustration performing routine tasks.
• Feelings of fear or anxiety
• A heightened level of suspicion about others (paranoia)
• Seeing or hearing things that aren’t there?
• Feelings of being overwhelmed.

How LSD Feels According to Dose

• <20 mcg — sub-psychedelic dose, produces a heightened level of awareness and creativity.
• 25 – 40 mcg — threshold experience, produces changes in visual & auditory perception
• 60 – 120 mcg — substantial experience, produces strong hallucinations, introspection, & dampening of the DMN
• 120 – 300 mcg — profound experience, effects at this dose are very strong and often lead to life-changing experiences
• >300 mcg — out of body experience, temporary loss of touch with reality, similar to DMT experience