AL-LAD Experience Report: A Deep Dive into a Psychedelic Journey

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Dosage and Setting
• Initial Effects (First Hour)
• Deepening of Experience (1-3 Hours)
• Psychological and Emotional Shifts (Late Hours)
• Intense Visuals and Mind-Altering Perceptions
• Final Phases of the Trip (5 AM)
• Conclusion

Introduction

This report recounts a personal experience with AL-LAD, a synthetic psychedelic that is chemically similar to LSD but is often noted for its different intensity and qualities. The subject, a 63 kg (140 lb) individual, took a 300 µg dose (2 tabs of 150 µg each) of AL-LAD in a quiet, isolated environment. The report spans the entire experience, from the initial effects to the eventual return to normal consciousness, offering insights into the psychological and visual shifts the individual underwent during the trip.

Dosage and Setting

• Date of Experience: December 31st, 2014 / January 1st, 2015
• Time of Dosage: Approx. 10:00 - 10:30 PM
• Dosage: 2 Tabs of AL-LAD, each containing 150 µg
• User Weight: 63 kg (140 lbs)
• Mind-Frame / Set: Curious, excited, and slightly tired from a lack of sleep (over 36 hours without rest)
• Environment: A very old, supposedly haunted house in the middle of town. The experience took place during the night, with the user alone with one close friend. No television and minimal music throughout the trip.

The primary goal for the individual was to test AL-LAD with a lower dose before attempting a higher dose of 600 µg later in the month. They hoped to potentially achieve some form of spiritual insight or heightened awareness.

Initial Effects (First Hour)

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

After administering the AL-LAD by sticking the tabs on their gum as instructed, the user held them there for around 30 minutes before chewing and swallowing them. The first noticeable effects started to emerge roughly an hour later.

The user described feeling "slightly different," which intensified once they started talking with their friend. They suddenly burst out in uncontrollable laughter. Their friend informed them that this was a common reaction to AL-LAD, and the laughter continued unabated. In addition to the emotional shift, the user noticed a thickening sensation in their throat, described as a "flemmy" feeling, which their friend also reported as a common effect of AL-LAD.

Deepening of Experience (1-3 Hours)

11:30 PM - 12:50 AM

As the effects deepened, the user felt an intense body high, likened to a full-body orgasmic sensation mixed with an unexplainable "buzzing energy." The user also experienced their first visual perception, which was a geometric shape that appeared between the lines of text in a book, resembling a curvy triangle. This was the beginning of a series of increasingly vivid visual effects.

The user and their friend lay on the bed, where the ceiling began to move in a way that brought immense pleasure. The user felt a heightened sense of abstraction, contemplating the concept of "meaning" in human life. They questioned the definitions we assign to things and repeated the mantra, "none of it matters." At the same time, the user expressed a desire to share this newfound insight with the world, but feared being labeled as crazy or dangerous.

In this state, the user began removing layers of clothing, declaring that they were "not me" and expressing a desire to shed superficial identities. Their friend intervened to stop them from removing too much clothing, leading the user to settle into a more comfortable state with just a t-shirt and tracksuit bottoms.

At this stage, the user attempted to meditate, though their laughter and giggles made it impossible to concentrate. They lay down next to the boiler, continuing to laugh and smile.

Psychological and Emotional Shifts (Late Hours)

12:50 AM - 5:00 AM

At around 12:50 AM, the user completely lost track of time, which led them to miss the New Year’s countdown. By this point, their visual experience had become more pronounced. The user reported seeing intricate geometric patterns that enveloped the walls, their friend, and everything in their field of view. These patterns appeared to be everywhere, further enhancing the psychedelic experience.

As the trip continued, the user described a series of increasingly surreal and personal experiences, some of which seemed to blend memories, fantasies, and desires. One key moment involved a vision of someone they had feelings for, in which the other person confessed their love and the two began melting into each other. This transformation was euphoric and filled with a sense of unity and bliss.

However, the experience quickly shifted into a complex loop where the user began becoming different people they knew or admired, such as the late Terence McKenna. These transformations occurred rapidly and repeatedly, creating a sense of identity fragmentation. At times, the user felt as if they were becoming someone else entirely, or even someone they knew with Alzheimer’s disease. These shifts induced a sense of discomfort, particularly as the user felt they were “shutting down.”

Visions of creepy creatures, such as rats, spiders, and snakes with glowing red eyes, appeared in the user's field of view, leading to feelings of fear. The user tried to escape this discomfort by imagining they were Sonic the Hedgehog, hoping to run at light speed and change the course of the experience. However, their friend intervened and stopped them from attempting to jump out of the window, as this could have led to serious injury.

Intense Visuals and Mind-Altering Perceptions

By now, the user was in a highly altered state of mind, experiencing profound shifts in perception. They began to perceive themselves as a piece of a larger puzzle, with other people they encountered representing the missing pieces. The user felt a deep sense of interconnectedness with everyone, ultimately believing that they were not separate individuals but rather all aspects of the same entity.

In this phase, the user’s sense of self continued to dissolve as they merged with others, experiencing different lives, personalities, and perspectives. The user became convinced that they were "everyone" and that they needed to "merge" with others to become whole again. This feeling of oneness was accompanied by a sense of calm and understanding, with the other people involved in the experience telling the user, "You don't need to worry about us doing things you don't want us to, because we are you."

Final Phases of the Trip (5 AM)

5:00 AM - Conclusion

As the trip began to wind down, the user woke up to find themselves lying next to their friend, who was on their phone. The visual effects had mostly dissipated, though the user still experienced an enhanced perception of the phone, which appeared almost 3D and much more colorful than usual.

The user’s friend informed them of various actions that had occurred during the night, including the user grabbing and snapping a light, nearly burning themselves on a candle, and speaking incoherently. The user had no memory of these events but did recall seeing a candle at some point during the trip. They apologized to their friend and, feeling the effects waning, the two fell asleep.

Conclusion

This AL-LAD experience was a deep and intense psychedelic journey that pushed the boundaries of the user’s perception of self, reality, and their connection to others. The trip was marked by vivid visuals, fluctuating emotions, and a profound sense of interconnectedness. Despite some unsettling moments and psychological challenges, the user emerged from the experience with a heightened sense of self-awareness and insight, which they hoped to explore further in future psychedelic experiences.