Best Books on Psychedelics and Consciousness
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced psychonaut, it’s never a bad idea to look into psychedelic literature to help expand your mind before you start to explore it. Here are recommended books that everyone should have with them to help plan their next trip. Beginner These books are great for those who are new […]
A History of Using Psychedelics for Couples Therapy
Most people know that love can be compared to a drug — and there’s a reason for that. All those hormones and oxytocin can really make that special someone feel totally addicting. But, like all highs, you usually have to come down at some point, and that’s where couples therapy comes in. So why not […]
Why Are Psychedelic Stocks Crashing?
To begin, buying psychedelic stocks should be considered a long-term investment with a time horizon of at least five years. No one can anticipate…
Gentrification of Psychedelic Culture
As most of us know, the human race has been using psychedelics for centuries, and those original uses were rooted in spirituality, ritual, and medicine. The Babongo tribe of Gabon in Central Africa utilizes the bark of the iboga plant in Bwiti for rites of passage, communal events, and personal spiritual growth. Ayahuasca is used […]
The Whitewashing of Psychedelic Medicine
Wherever seeds of racial inequality have been sown, there are copious layers to comb through to unpack the systemic racism behind why minorities continue to be grossly underrepresented in psychedelic-medicine studies.
Halloween Is Psychedelic
Ever wonder where the magical mystery of fairies, leprechauns, and elves stems from? Mushroom folklore originated in Europe when Druids incorporated magic mushrooms into their ceremonies for spiritual practices such as communicating with the universe, enlightenment, and gaining deeper knowledge. It was believed that during these rituals, many people would experience ‘hallucinations’ of various types […]
Witch, Please: Broomsticks are Psychedelic
It’s an image we’ve all seen a million times: the silhouette of a warty-nosed witch saddled on a broomstick, flying across a full, pale amber moon. There’s something iconic about the flying broomstick, and we’ve seen it recreated in tons of shows and movies like “Bewitched,” Hocus Pocus and even Harry Potter. So while that […]
Elon Musk Talks Psychedelics
Should you take psychedelics? That’s definitely a personal choice that should be explored individually and in-depth. Taking psychedelics, whether it’s magic mushrooms or LSD, should be a fun, eye-opening, or growing experience. So, to preface, never take anything you’re not comfortable with and also please refrain from taking anything without doing your research! Now that […]
How to Make Bad Trips Good
Let’s cut to the chase: Bad trips happen. No matter how positive your intentions are beforehand, whether it’s your first time using psychedelics or you’re an experienced user, bad trips can happen to anyone. But a bad trip doesn’t have to stay bad — there are plenty of ways you can prepare for one or turn […]
Top 5 Creative Activities You Can Enjoy on Psychedelics
Preparing for a psychedelic experience requires deciding what set, setting and dosage will be most conducive to your ideal trip. The right companions, nurturing environment and proper integration can all enhance anyone’s foray with psychedelics. If you are in need of inspiration, the following are the top 5 creative activities that you can enjoy on […]