Semisynthetic derivative of ergot (Claviceps purpurea). It has complex effects on serotonergic systems including antagonism at some peripheral serotonin receptors, both agonist and antagonist actions at central nervous system serotonin receptors, and possibly effects on serotonin turnover. It is a potent hallucinogen, but the mechanisms of that effect are not well understood.
    

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Acid : gay men, sex and drugs / Terrence Higgins Trust.

Clinical Proceedings, Children's Hospital of the District of Columbia

Drugs. (1), Cocaine, crack, heroin, LSD / TACADE.

I have America surrounded : the life of Timothy Leary / John Higgs.

The amphetamines and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) / report by the Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence.

LSD, acid : information for users / Project L.S.D.

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Clinical Proceedings, Children's Hospital of the District of Columbia

Drugs. (1), Cocaine, crack, heroin, LSD / TACADE.

I have America surrounded : the life of Timothy Leary / John Higgs.

The amphetamines and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) / report by the Advisory Committee on Drug Dependence.

LSD, acid : information for users / Project L.S.D.