LSD

LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) was first synthesized by the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann and its mind-altering effects were recognized by him in 1943. It was subsequently distributed to psychiatrists worldwide by the Sandoz company. As a result, LSD became the one and only substance on which substance-assisted therapy was based for a long time. During the boom in SUT in the 1950s and 1960s, LSD was used almost exclusively.

LSD can have hallucinogenic effects and is sometimes characterized by an almost emotionless sobriety, which can sometimes be helpful when accessing memories while simultaneously accessing the associated feelings or bodily sensations would be too overwhelming.

The effect lasts for about 10 to 12 hours. The use of LSD is prohibited in Germany.