--- product_id: 4406594 title: "LSD My Problem Child (4th Edition): Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science" price: "€ 28.60" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4406594-lsd-my-problem-child-4th-edition-reflections-on-sacred-drugs store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # LSD My Problem Child (4th Edition): Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science **Price:** € 28.60 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** LSD My Problem Child (4th Edition): Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science - **How much does it cost?** € 28.60 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4406594-lsd-my-problem-child-4th-edition-reflections-on-sacred-drugs) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description LSD My Problem Child is the story of LSD told by a concerned yet hopeful father and organic chemist, the late Albert Hofmann, PhD. Credited with synthesizing and discovering the psychedelic effects of LSD, Hofmann traces the path of the drug from a promising psychiatric research medicine to a recreational drug sparking hysteria and prohibition. In LSD: My Problem Child , Dr. Hofmann documents his trek across Mexico to discover sacred plants related to LSD and shares correspondences with notable figures including Timothy Leary, Aldous Huxley and Walter Vogt. The underlying current of this book is Dr. Hofmann’s powerful conclusion that mystical experiences may be our planet’s best hope for survival. Whether induced by LSD, meditation, or arising spontaneously, such experiences help us to comprehend, as Hofmann wrote, “the wonder, the mystery of the divine, in the microcosm of the atom, in the macrocosm of the spiral nebula, in the seeds of plants, in the body and soul of people.” More than sixty years after the birth of Albert Hofmann’s problem child, his vision of its true potential is reaching relevancy as psychedelics enjoy a new resurgence in popular discourse. In 2022, Hofmann’s pioneering work was featured in the Netflix documentary series, “How to Change Your Mind.” Review: a classic/must-read - This is a classic/must-read for anyone interested in the topic of psychedelics. It is not like PIHKAL (Alexander Shulgin)-- no chemical syntheses or contemporaneously recorded trip reports; it is just not that kind of book. It is absolutely worth reading to get an understanding of the history of LSD and what it is like to accidentally discover one. Review: Interesting Books about Psychedelics - I was interested to know what LSD's creator thought about this notorious drug. I was also curious to know how he accidentally came across this drug. This book explains how Dr. Hofmann came across LSD; and the background of what scientists at Sandoz labs were trying to accomplish at that time. Dr. Hofmann experimented with not only with LSD in controlled laboratory settings, but numerous other psychedelics. This books gives the reader some cold, hard information about LSD (and other psychedelics) that is not filtered through prohibitionists' hands. Dr. Hofmann also writes about the more spiritual aspects of psychedelics that people may find extremely interesting - especially in this spiritually-starved, materialistic world. He also writes how certain cultures treat various psychedelics as a sacred substance. This book has a lot of excellent information about LSD and numerous other psychedelics that will interest people who are tired of prohibitionist propaganda; and desire cold, hard facts. There is probably no better source about LSD than the man who created it. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #95,315 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #135 in Popular Psychology Counseling #415 in Meditation (Books) #673 in Happiness Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 487 Reviews | ## Images ![LSD My Problem Child (4th Edition): Reflections on Sacred Drugs, Mysticism and Science - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zX2WNJvaL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a classic/must-read *by E***R on December 5, 2025* This is a classic/must-read for anyone interested in the topic of psychedelics. It is not like PIHKAL (Alexander Shulgin)-- no chemical syntheses or contemporaneously recorded trip reports; it is just not that kind of book. It is absolutely worth reading to get an understanding of the history of LSD and what it is like to accidentally discover one. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Interesting Books about Psychedelics *by J***L on April 8, 2021* I was interested to know what LSD's creator thought about this notorious drug. I was also curious to know how he accidentally came across this drug. This book explains how Dr. Hofmann came across LSD; and the background of what scientists at Sandoz labs were trying to accomplish at that time. Dr. Hofmann experimented with not only with LSD in controlled laboratory settings, but numerous other psychedelics. This books gives the reader some cold, hard information about LSD (and other psychedelics) that is not filtered through prohibitionists' hands. Dr. Hofmann also writes about the more spiritual aspects of psychedelics that people may find extremely interesting - especially in this spiritually-starved, materialistic world. He also writes how certain cultures treat various psychedelics as a sacred substance. This book has a lot of excellent information about LSD and numerous other psychedelics that will interest people who are tired of prohibitionist propaganda; and desire cold, hard facts. There is probably no better source about LSD than the man who created it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ eye opening *by S***N on December 18, 2024* I read this book on recommendation and didn’t know what I was getting into. The first part details the scientific process. For a non chemist, it’s a rough go. But it sets a stage. This man was an earnest young chemist, set to work in distilling potent medicines from plants. For someone with a very cynical view of the pharmaceutical industry, it was nice to be reminded of some noble pursuits within those labs. Hoffman then weaves in bits of his experiments, describing his own psychedelic journeys and those of his colleagues. The cultural memory here in the US focuses most loudly on Timothy Leary. But here, we see the path not taken for LSD. The one where it is used as a sacred medicine. Psychedelics are back now, being used for their healing properties, and there is great hope that LSD (and other medicines) can resolve some of the psychic wounds that torture many of us. For anyone interested in how LSD plays a role, I highly recommend this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4406594-lsd-my-problem-child-4th-edition-reflections-on-sacred-drugs](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4406594-lsd-my-problem-child-4th-edition-reflections-on-sacred-drugs) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*