Why can some molecules reshape the mind and perception? PsycheDB is a place to learn how and why these compounds act on the body and brain. It brings together chemical data, binding affinities, pharmacokinetics and toxicology, all carefully sourced, and sets out to visualize the complex network that connects them. Above all, it is a place to stay curious and to look deeper into this field of research.
Scientific knowledge comes first. PsycheDB documents these compounds to build understanding, not to promote their use. Avoiding non-medical substance use avoids its associated risks. Do not stop prescribed treatment without medical advice. If you or someone else does, it is worth knowing the risks beforehand, from drug checking and dosing to dangerous combinations and what to do in an emergency. Beyond the physical risks, the legal status of these substances varies widely from country to country, and possession alone can carry serious consequences depending on where you are.
Read the harm reduction guide →Here is what a profile looks like, using LSD as an example. Every entry follows the same shape, moving from identity and chemistry through pharmacology to safety, and sources and evidence gaps are shown within each profile.
A plain-language overview and the full chemical identity, including CAS, PubChem CID, InChIKey, SMILES, chemical class and known synonyms.
Commonly reported subjective effects alongside reference dose ranges and durations by route, each framed with harm-reduction context.
Molecular formula and molar mass, plus experimental or predicted properties, labelled where available, such as melting and boiling point, density, pKa, LogP and solubility.
The mechanism of action, the biological targets involved, and a receptor fingerprint with binding and functional measurements shown separately, including species and assay context.
How the body handles it, from bioavailability and time to peak through half-life, volume of distribution, protein binding, metabolism and excretion.
Toxicology and interactions, controlled-substance status by country, and a numbered bibliography listing every source the entry draws on.
The profiles readers open most often.
These are the targets the most substances in the library act on. Pick one to explore the library's recorded measurements, with binding and functional results shown separately.