Is LSD a synthetic drug?

WHAT IS LSD? LSD is one of the most potent, mood-changing chemicals. It is manufactured from lysergic acid, which is found in the ergot fungus that grows on rye and other grains. It is produced in crystal form in illegal laboratories, mainly in the United States. These crystals are converted to a liquid for distribution. read more

Synthetic drugs are created using man-made chemicals rather than natural ingredients. A number of synthetic drugs on the market, including Ecstasy, LSD and methamphetamine, are described in other booklets in The Truth About Drugs series. read more

LSD is also an LSA. So far, LSD has not been found in any plants, animals, or other non-manmade substances. However, since other LSA's are found in nature, its very possible that LSD is out there somewhere waiting to be discovered. Plenty of other "synthetic" drugs have later been discovered in nature, including DMT, diazepam, and methamphetamine. read more