LSD My Problem Child (4th Edition): Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science

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LSD: My Problem Child is the personal and scientific memoir of Dr. Albert Hofma , the Swiss chemist who first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide. In this seminal work, Hofma recounts the serendipitous discovery of LSD in 1943 and the now-mythic bicycle day ?

that marked the begi ing of its profound psychic effects. Moving beyond autobiography, the book offers reflections on the spiritual, psychological, and societal implications of LSD as both sacrament and science. Hofma chronicles the compound s journey from laboratory to clinic to countercultural symbol, while expressing deep concern over its misuse and potential.

Written with scientific clarity and philosophical insight, LSD: My Problem Child is both a cautionary tale and a visionary testament to the transformative power of consciousness-expanding substances. It remains essential reading for those drawn to the entheogenic, therapeutic, and mystical dimensions of the psychedelic experience. Author Albert Hofma Author Info Dr. Albert Hofma (1906 ?2008) was a Swiss chemist, mystic, and the discoverer of LSD.

Trained in pharmacology and natural products chemistry, Hofma s career at Sandoz Laboratories led to breakthroughs in ergot alkaloids and the synthesis of psilocybin, the active compound in sacred mushrooms. Yet it was his discovery of LSD and his subsequent lifelong inquiry into its effects on mind and spirit that defined his legacy. A rare figure who united scientific rigor with deep reverence for the mysteries of consciousness, Hofma advocated for the respectful and sacred use of psychedelics.

His work inspired generations of researchers, philosophers, and seekers, and his memoir continues to serve as a guidepost in the reemerging field of psychedelic science and spiritual inquiry. ISBN-13 978-0979862229 Publisher Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Publication Date 2017 (Originally Published 1979) Edition 4th Binding Softcover Condition Used – Very Good Page Count 224 Pages