Book Review: ‘This Is Your Mind on Plants’
Just as Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax speaks for the trees, writer, gardener and nature enthusiast Michael Pollan sheds light on the intersection of plants and the individuals and societies around them. His writing educates the reader on how the silent photosynthesizing majority influences and inspires their human counterparts. As 50 years of federally mandated drug […]
The Cosmic Giggle: Laughter and Psychedelics
Some psychedelic experiences feel sacred and profound while others leave us howling with laughter. Laughter is a common experience on psychedelics, from psilocybin mushrooms to cannabis. Why is this? Why are these mind-altering substances capable of tickling us in this way? And is there a link between the profound metaphysical insights that psychedelics can occasion […]
What Would Happen if We Legalize All Psychedelics?
From the jungles of the Amazon to the desert expanses of the American southwest, indigenous cultures have long harnessed the power of psychedelic substances for their healing and spiritual properties. Today, western cultures are re-investigating the potential benefits of psychedelics, after the decades-long hiatus following the mass illegalization and criminalization of drug use at the […]
Taking Psychedelics Post-Breakup
The internet is full of tips and tricks for healing post-breakup. Join the gym! Block them! Give yourself time to heal! The merits of anyone else’s breakup advice can fall deaf on the ears of the brokenhearted. Navigating the post breakup experience can be emotionally messy and the stress of a relationship ending, like any […]
An Insight Into Psychedelic Stocks
With the surrounding buzz, investors need to know what is happening with psychedelic stocks to ensure they’re investing in cutting-edge psychedelic companies.
Using Psychedelics to Improve Sex Health
Aside from using psychedelics, like ketamine and psilocybin, to help treat depression and anxiety, researchers are now looking into how combining psychedelics and sex may help those struggling with sexual wellness. Sex can impact a person’s psychological, emotional and physical wellbeing. There are social and chemical advantages that may come from having sex. For instance, […]
Trippy Talk: Trip-Sitting with Harm-Reduction Specialist Celestina Aurora Mądry
Celestina Aurora Mądry is a professional trip-sitter and harm-reduction specialist, witnessing thousands of psychedelic episodes during her career.
Excerpt: “Challenging Trips and Introduction to the Shadow”
The following excerpt from the book, Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion, by drug policy journalist Michelle Janikian explores the concept of challenging trips, specifically with psilocybin mushrooms, and how to navigate these types of experiences. The chapter is titled “Challenging Trips and Introduction to the Shadow,” and speaks to experiences that can happen to anyone regardless […]
Microdosing DMT & Common Dosages Explained
Microdosing, though imperceivable, is showing to have many health benefits–here is everything you want to know about microdosing DMT.
A Brief Trip to the Wasteland: Psychedelics and Recidivism
This article speaks about a study done in 2017 on the relationship between psychedelics and criminal behavior in hopes to reduce recidivism rates in prison.
