Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down and ultimately change the modern world. Albert hofmanns lsd by roger keen published april 29, 20 updated october 21, 2014 the substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics. Lsd, more technically known as lysergic acid diethylamide was first synthesized on november 16th, 1938 by swiss scientist dr. Two chapters of this bookhow lsd originated and lsd experience and. These binders 79 containing lsd articles, 9 containing psilocybin articles, abstract books and 9 reference bookswere then stored in a library at sandoz pharmaceuticals where they were available to albert hofmann and other researchers working with lsd. This translation has been carefully overseen by albert hofmann, which made my task both simpler and more enjoyable. It showed potential benefits in the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction, and other. Albert hofmann lsd mein sorgenkind addiction service. Albert hofmanns lsd is a 2011 documentary film directed by.
Apr 19, 2016 bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffmans discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. My problem child book online at low prices in india. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact that reaches far beyond the scientific world. Albert hofmanns lsd follows the story of lsd on a fascinating historical, scientific and cinematic. By the mid1950s, lsdresearch was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. Albert hofmann, the discoverer of lsd, took the drug out of scientific interest for several decades. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmanns discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and. The collection now consists of a nearly complete archive of historical lsd and psilocybin journal articles. Moreover, the last of the sandoz patents for the production of lsd expired in 1963, removing a further hindrance to illegal manufacture of the drug. Albert hofmanns collection of lsd and psilocybin related papers. For some reason, no one gives any props to albert hofmanns accidental discovery.
There was to my knowledge no other known substance that evoked such profound psychic effects in such extremely low doses, that caused such dramatic changes in human consciousness and our experience of the inner and outer world. By coincidence rather than by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Driven by intuition, he synthesized it again in 1943, and serendipitously noticed its profound effects on himself. It is structured around extensive interviews with albert hofmann, the chemist who first discovered the substance, stanislav grof, a psychiatrist well known for. Biografilm 2012 the substance albert hofmanns lsd youtube. Lsdassisted psychotherapy was primarily explored for treating alcoholism. By coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Here was the first known substance that produced psychic effects from. Albert hofmann undertook a selfexperiment that both confirmed the results of his earlier psychoactive experience and revealed a fascinating new discovery. Albert hofmann psilocybin trip report the psychedelic. Afpgetty images the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why. The music during a trip has a huge influence along with other elements of the setting around you, like familiar people, beautiful landscape and.
Nov 11, 2011 lsd, more technically known as lysergic acid diethylamide was first synthesized on november 16th, 1938 by swiss scientist dr. Afpgetty images the first person to have a bad trip on lsd and not even know why was dr albert hofmann, who has died aged 102. Hofmann realised that a substance with such profound effects on perception. Since then, it was used as a popular and notorious substance of. Hofmann was also the first person to isolate, synthesize, and name the principal psychedelic mushroom compounds psilocybin and psilocin. Albert hofmanns lsd photos view all photos 3 movie info. The substance albert hofmann s lsd martin witz, switzerland germany, 2011, 89 mins tuesday may 8 3. The writer and director is martin witz and it is certainly his most known work. A frenetic films release of a ventura films presentation and production, in association with radiotelevisione svizzera, teleclub. This documentary explores the history of the drug lsd, as a chemical compound discovered by albert hofmann in 1943 in the. Albert hofmann, the brilliant swiss chemist, philosopher, author, and retired director of the pharmaceuticalchemical research laboratories of sandoz ltd. Una pelicula dirigida por martin witz con albert hofmann, stanislav grof, martin a. Download images, press kit, video clips and more at. The contents of this page are a brief excerpt from the book lsd my problem child by albert hofmann, the man who first synthesized and ingested lsd, and deal primarily with the first time dr.
This selfexperiment showed that lsd25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency. In 1943, the year in which the first abomb was built, albert hofmann discovered lsd, a substance that was to become an abomb of the mind. Sandoz continued adding to this collection for nearly 35 years, gathering more than 4,000 documents on the topic. A wonderful and honest account of the story of lsd from hofmann s discovery, through the 1950s experiments in psychiatry, the 60s counterculture, right up into the 21st century and the reemergence of psychedelics in the treatment of ptsd, addiction, depression, and fears related to death and dying. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry lab. It was supposed to be the holy grail of psychiatry, but a persons best intentions are no match for forces outside his control. Jul 21, 2012 by the mid1950s, lsd research was being published in medical and academic journals all over the world. The story of a drug its discovery in the basel chemistry. Safety and efficacy of lysergic acid diethylamideassisted. Albert hofmann, who pioneered the invention of lsd, expressed that. The substance is a swissmade featurelength documentary which gives a general overview of lsd throughout its seventyyear history and serves as a useful primer for the subject of psychedelics.
The substance is an investigation into our troubled relationship with lsd, told from its beginnings to today. Hoffman consumed lsd in 1938, i produced the twentyfifth substance in a series of lysergic acid derivatives. This selfexperiment showed that lsd 25 behaved as a psychoactive substance with extraordinary properties and potency. Offizieller deutscher kinotrailer zu dem film the substance albert hofmann s lsd. Swiss chemist albert hofmann at sandoz laboratories in basel. This documentary is partially english, partially german, so make sure you got a good set of subtitles perhaps. Lsd was named delysid and distributed by sandoz as an investigational drug for psychiatric research hintzen and passie, 2010. One such experiment, which served as a comparison between lsd and psilocybin, took place in the spring of 1962. Dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. Hofmann was working in a lab, trying to synthesize an analeptic. I am hopeful because i have the impression that more and more human individuals are becoming conscious and that the creative spirit, which we call god, speaks to us through his creationthrough the endlessness of the starry sky, through the beauty and wonder of the living individuals of the plant, the. Thirteen years later, a brief article in a local paper caught his eye.
The incredible story of albert hofmann and the birth of lsd. For some reason, no one gives any props to albert hofmann s accidental discovery. The substance albert hofmanns lsd official trailer 2011 video. Albert hofmanns lsd is an awardwinning 90minute documentary from 2011, so this one had its 11th anniversary last year. Here was the first known substance that produced psychic effects from dosages so tiny they were measurable only in micrograms. Its psychoactive effects were discovered in 1943 hofmann, 1979.
Albert hofmann s lsd trailer deutsch german hd kinostart. The substance is an investigation into our troubled relation with lsd, told from its beginnings until today. Nov 17, 2011 by coincidence rather then by design the swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943. Albert hofmann 11 january 1906 29 april 2008 was a swiss scientist known best for being the first known person to synthesize, ingest, and learn of the psychedelic effects of lysergic acid diethylamide lsd. Apr 30, 2008 dr albert hofmann shows a model of the lsd molecule. Bicycle day celebrates swiss scientist albert hoffmans discovery of lsd in 1943 as the use of the illegal drug in psychotherapy continues to push boundaries. Australia brazil canada china france germany india italy japan. An experiment with psilocybin such theoretical discussions about the magic drugs were supplemented by practical experiments. He didnt succeed, but accidentally absorbed some of the product through his fingers. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds. Gordon wasson for checking the chapters on lsds mexican relatives and on ska maria pastora for accuracy and style. Albert hofmanns lsd 2011 swiss chemist albert hofmann makes a sensational discovery in the spring of 1943, creating a powerful molecule that will have an impact on the scientific. Albert hofmanns lsd, filmmaker martin witz sets out to explore the scientific, cultural, and spiritual history of a chemical compound with the unique power to alter ones sense of reality through vivid imagery.
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Hofmanns potion albert hofmann lsd documentary youtube. Hofmann died tuesday at his home in burg im leimental, said doris stuker, a municipal clerk in the village near basel where hofmann moved following his retirement in 1971. Doubts about psychedelics from albert hofmann, lsds discoverer. Lsd assisted psychotherapy was primarily explored for treating alcoholism. Fractions of a milligram are enough to turn our framework of time and space upside down. In the year the atom bomb was built, this substance lsd was to become an abomb of the mind. He realizes that he is dealing with a powerful molecule that will have an impact not only on the scientific world. Hofmann was working at the sandoz laboratories in switzerland researching ergot alkaloid derivatives for use in pharmaceuticals.