1V-LSD is the Newest Hallucinogenic Drug on the Illicit Market
1V-LSD is the Newest Hallucinogenic Drug on the Illicit Market
1. What is 1V-LSD?
Valeroyl-d-lysergic acid diethylamide, which has a street name of Valerie, is a NPS (novel psychoactive substance) belonging to the Lysergamide class. 1V-LSD is very similar to LSD and 1P-LSD, and it has been reported that they produce almost identical effects. No one is really sure of the pharmacology of the drug, but it seems likely that it is like LSD, which acts on serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine receptors in the brain.
1V-LSD is a Schedule I drug in the USA, meaning that it has a high potential for abuse and no currently accepted medical use. It is unclear how widely this drug is being used, but it seems to becoming more popular on the illicit market. Its effects are like those of LSD, and so it may pose a serious health risk to those who use it.
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2. Where did 1V-LSD Come From?
V-LSD is a research chemical that first became available in June 2021. 1V-LSD was brought to the market on the same day as the announcement that the German NPSSG ban on 1P-LSD.
3. What are the Effects of 1V-LSD
Some users report that the effects are like the effects of 1P-LSD and LSD. On the other hand, V-LSD is thought to act as a prodrug for LSD. Because of the similarities that it has in terms of its chemical structure with LSD, it can be predicted that 1P-LSD and LSD have a similar effect profile, but they differ in their absorption rate and duration.
Some of the effects of this drug include visual hallucinations, time differentiation, introspection, and ego loss. Because of its powerful psychedelic effects and it is easy to tolerate, it has become a popular substance for some NPS users who mix it with LSD.
4. The Dangers of 1V-LSD
There is very little information available about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicology of 1V-LSD. It is assumed that it has the same toxicity and risk profile as LSD, although currently there is no evidence to support that.
5. Analysis of This Trend
Almost two new drugs come to the illicit drug market each week. We can expect these types of drugs to continue to flow into the United States and gain popularity. This drug will have a small following when compared to the rest of the drug using community, but it should be studied by those dealing with drug users. You are bound to have an injury DUI crash to investigate, an employee showing up to work high, or know a person who has become addicted to this drug.
6. Special Note for DRE's and DAR Trained Personnel
This drug is classified as a hallucinogen. Expect to see the typical signs and symptoms that you would expect of a drug in this category.