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 […]
Highlighting National Substance Abuse Prevention Month
While we see the value and light-heartedness in the partaking of psychedelics, we also recognize that there is a difference between recreational use and harmful substance abuse. If you or someone you love are struggling with substance abuse, we list some important resources for you to use at the end of this article. What Is […]
More Young Adults Prefer Hallucinogens Over Alcohol
From college dorm parties with crushed White Claw cans and beer bongs to brunch with bottomless mimosas, alcohol and young adults is a part of everyday life for many. This has been illustrated in pop culture time and time again, as well as in real-life experiences — if there’s a social event among 20 and […]
Scary Movies Boost Immune System
Just like a cinematic mist, the spooky season has rolled in and saturated our lives. It’s the season for going to haunted houses, donning fake blood, and listening to ghost stories. We actively go fear-seeking because there’s something about it that feels so good. So, if you ever get a craving for a good scary […]
Drugs or Halloween Candy?
As Halloween nears, even the most mundane, everyday items and situations can feel a little scary. And while it’s the perfect time for all sorts of lore and legend — one story we can definitely do without is the poisoned candy myth. We’ve all heard those rumors that strangers give children candy with either poison, […]
Psychedelia in the Soviet Union
Thirty years on from the dissolution of the USSR and its orbital socialist states, the Western world clings tightly as ever to balm Cold War platitudes and beliefs about the drab daily existence forced upon millions of people behind the iron curtain. Though rough-hewn and tightly regimented even by our contemporary standards, was living in […]
Ibogaine for Opioid Use
The opioid crisis is one of the largest public health emergencies in the United States and a growing global concern as opioid overdoses affect communities worldwide. Some countries have implemented decriminalization policies and treatment practitioners are desperate for innovative solutions to this substantial crisis. Ibogaine for opioid use has historically provided relief to many suffering […]
Celebrities and Psychedelics: Their Influence on Public Impressions
With ayahuasca ceremonies popping up all over Los Angeles and Hollywood celebrities heralding the life-changing power of psychedelics on major news stations, Netflix series and morning talk shows — the celebrity influence is a crucial part of the public psychedelic impression. To better understand the current psychedelic landscape, let’s take a look at the experiences […]
Advancing the Psychedelic Renaissance
Over the last decade, there has been a psychedelic renaissance penetrating mainstream culture. No longer used in only indigenous settings, people are using psychedelic drugs for a myriad of reasons. Whether looking for spiritual expansion or physical and mental healing, psychedelics may be the key to a part of human evolution. And perhaps they have […]
