1V-LSD
1V-LSD is a synthetic psychedelic of the lysergamide class and a structural analogue of LSD, featuring a valeryl group bound to the indole nitrogen.citation needed It first appeared in mid-2021 as a research chemical following the German scheduling of 1cP-LSD. 1V-LSD is theorized to act as a prodrug for LSD, and user reports describe its subjective effects as near-identical to those of LSD and 1P-LSD.
Dosage & Duration
Dosage
Doses are population estimates that vary widely between individuals.
Duration
Subjective Effects
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Effects vary widely by individual, dose, and context.
Physical
Cognitive
In comparison to other psychedelics such as Psilocin, LSA and Ayahuasca, 1V-LSD is significantly more stimulating and fast paced in terms of the specific style of thought stream which it produces and contains a large number of potential effects.
Visual
Geometry
The visual geometry of 1V-LSD can be described as more similar in appearance to that of 2C-B and the 2C-x family than psilocin, LSA, or DMT. They can be comprehensively described as unstructured in organization, algorithmic and digital in geometric style, intricate in complexity, large in size, fast and smooth in motion, multicoloured in scheme, bright and flat in colour, and sharp in their edges with extremely angular corners. At higher dosages they consistently result in states of Level 7A visual geometry.
Hallucinatory States
1V-LSD is capable of producing a full range of low and high level hallucinatory states in a fashion that is significantly less consistent and reproducible than that of many other commonly used psychedelics.
Auditory
See also: Psychedelic Intensity Scale, Effects of psychedelics (visual, cognitive, miscellaneous)
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
In mice, 1V-LSD produced a dose-dependent head-twitch response, a 5-HT2A-mediated behavioral assay, with an ED50 of 373 nmol/kg; the ED50 for LSD under the comparison used by the authors was 132.8 nmol/kg.1 This establishes LSD-like in-vivo serotonergic activity in mice, but it does not show whether the response came from 1V-LSD itself or from LSD formed after hydrolysis.1
Pharmacokinetics
1V-LSD is hypothesized to be hydrolyzed to LSD and to act as an LSD prodrug, but direct biotransformation and receptor-pharmacology studies of 1V-LSD are still needed to establish that mechanism.1 Serum, liver, receptor, and in-vivo deacylation experiments cited for the broader class tested other N1-acyl lysergamides, including ALD-52, 1P-LSD, and 1B-LSD, rather than 1V-LSD.2
Dangerous
Highest riskThese combinations are considered extremely harmful and should always be avoided. Reactions to these drugs taken in combination are highly unpredictable and have a potential to cause death.
Unsafe
AvoidThere is considerable risk of physical harm when taking these combinations, they should be avoided where possible.
Caution
Use cautionThese combinations are not usually physically harmful, but may produce undesirable effects, such as physical discomfort or overstimulation. Extreme use may cause physical health issues. Synergistic effects may be unpredictable. Care should be taken when choosing to use this combination.
Tolerance
Tolerance timelines are rules of thumb, not exact schedules, and vary widely between individuals and use patterns.
Psychedelics (all serotonergic psychedelics will have a reduced effect after 1V-LSD use)
Harm Potential
Addiction & Dependence
Psychological
Extremely LowAssumed to be non-addictive with low abuse potential based on similarity to LSD. Animal studies with LSD show no successful self-administration, indicating lack of reinforcing pharmacology necessary to initiate or maintain dependence.citation needed
Physical
Extremely LowNo physical dependence expected. Virtually no withdrawal syndrome is reported when chronic LSD use is stopped3, and 1V-LSD is assumed to share this property.
Psychosis Risk
May act as a trigger for psychotic episodes in individuals with underlying mental disorders or family history of mental illness.citation needed Higher doses increase the risk of adverse psychological reactions including delusions. Those with personal or family history of mental illness are advised not to use this substance outside supervised medical settings.
Seizure Risk
Seizures are rare but have been reported with LSD, from which 1V-LSD's risk is extrapolated.citation needed Primarily a concern in genetically predisposed individuals, particularly when accompanied by physically taxing conditions such as dehydration, fatigue, undernourishment, or overheating.
History & Culture
1V-LSD emerged on the online research chemical market in June or July of 2021. Its appearance coincided with the announcement of new German scheduling controls targeting 1cP-LSD under the Neue-psychoaktive-Stoffe-Gesetz (NpSG), suggesting the compound was developed and released specifically as a…
Legality
International
1V-LSD is not listed in the current schedules of the 1961 Single Convention or the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, or in Tables I and II of the 1988 Convention. LSD is separately listed in Schedule I of the 1971 Convention.
By Country
References
Source Pages
Citations
- Simon D Brandt, Pierce V Kavanagh, Folker Westphal, Benedikt Pulver, Kathleen Morton, Alexander Stratford, Geraldine Dowling, & Adam L Halberstadt. (November 2021). Return of the lysergamides. Part VII: Analytical and behavioural characterization of 1-valeroyl-d-lysergic acid diethylamide (1V-LSD). Drug Testing and Analysis, 14(4), 733–740. https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.3205123
- Adam L Halberstadt, Muhammad Chatha, Adam K Klein, John D McCorvy, Markus R Meyer, Lea Wagmann, Alexander Stratford, & Simon D Brandt. (August 2020). Pharmacological and biotransformation studies of 1-acyl-substituted derivatives of d-lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Neuropharmacology, 172. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2019.1078561
- Schlag AK, Aday J, Salam I, Neill JC, & Nutt DJ. (2022). Adverse effects of psychedelics: From anecdotes and misinformation to systematic science. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 36(3), 258–272. https://doi.org/10.1177/026988112110691001
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