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Tripping in the Trees: A Guide to Camping Safely With Psychedelics
Nature and shrooms go hand-in-hand, but be smart about it.
News
Wellness Influencer Will Spend Eight Years in Prison for Human Trafficking
Kat Torres has officially been sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and slavery of a Brazilian woman who followed her on Instagram.
Culture
The Best Movies to Watch on Psychedelics, Depending on Your Vibe
Do you need a comforting, lighthearted romp, or something a little more provocative?
Equity and Reciprocity
Silent Epidemic: The Urban Indigenous Collective Takes Action for Missing Women, Girls, Trans, and Two-Spirit People
Indigenous people lose sisters and siblings at rates up to 10 times the national average, yet policy interventions remain scarce.
News
Here’s How Psychedelics Legalization Is Unfolding In Colorado
Psychedelics-related crimes and hospitalizations have not increased since Prop. 122 passed in 2022, according to an analysis by the Reason Foundation.
News
GOP Congressman Slams FDA for Rejecting MDMA, Says Psychedelics Improved His Mental Health
“These therapies, as a multitude of trials have shown, provide a lifeline for countless individuals for whom conventional therapies have proven insufficient.”
Culture
11 of the Best Quotes About Tripping and Nature
Tripping in nature is like getting a crash course in cosmic wonder.
Culture
5 Trance Genres That Will Hypnotize Your Mind and Stimulate Your Soul
Get lost in hypnotizing beats, long buildups, and cathartic drops.
Culture
7 of the Trippiest Novels to Ever Grace the Page
Kickstart a magical evening with the power of prose.
News
“Quasi-Therapeutic” Use of Psychedelics Could Increase Harm, 2024 World Drug Report Says
The influential annual report from the UN highlights the potential risks of using psychedelics outside a medically-approved context.
Culture
10 of the Most Thought-Provoking DMT Quotes
“People say: is there risk to DMT? It sounds so intense. Is it dangerous? The answer is: yes, it's tremendously dangerous; the danger is the possibility of death by astonishment."
Mycology
An Introduction to Wood-Lover’s Paralysis
Wood-lover's paralysis is rare, but it can be very scary if you don't know what's happening.
Culture
Elon Musk and Rep. Dan Crenshaw Take Public Stand Against Critics of MDMA-Assisted Therapy
The tech tycoon and GOP congressman took to X to publicly oppose researchers and academics who are critical of the MAPS/Lykos MDMA therapy model.
Mycology
6 of the Best Books About Foraging for Edible and Psychedelic Mushrooms
Arm yourself with the knowledge to forage only the mushrooms you actually want, and not the dangerous lookalikes.
Culture
Notes From the Underground Mushroom Market
In the long shadow of federal prohibition, a market for psychedelic shroom products is flourishing—and it’s rife with counterfeits and adulterants.
News
Mexico Weighs Indigenous Traditions in New Psilocybin Mushroom Legalization Bill
The ancient rituals of the Mazatec people face a crossroads as Mexico grapples with legalizing mushrooms for prescription use.
Mycology
An Enthusiast’s Guide to Psilocybe subtropicalis
A species held in high regard by Mexican Indigenous groups and Western psilonauts alike, with a lot to offer the beginner grower.
Culture
Warning: Don’t Take the Nazi Molly
Nazi-stamped pills are circulating in Europe’s party scene, a trend coinciding with an uptick in far-right political beliefs among the region’s youth.
News
Psychedelic Activist Faces Allegations of Fraud and Identity Theft
Leaked emails suggest that a Massachusetts decriminalization activist was impersonating a veteran for months.
Culture
7 TV Shows to Watch During Your Next Trip
Whether it’s on in the background or it’s the main event, a TV show can make or break a shroom sesh.
Culture
10 Great Sources of Art to Pair With Psychedelic Mushrooms
Next time you find yourself lost in a psychedelic trip, gaze upon this art inspired by the colorful, vibrant world of mushrooms.
Science
Are Teenagers Who Trip on Psychedelics More Likely to Develop Psychosis?
A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at thousands of adolescent twins to get a better understanding of how psychedelics impact teens.
What Is Progressive Psytrance?
If you’re seeking a meditative journey through the unique world of psytrance music, progressive psytrance might be the place to start.
News
Oregon Wants to Shut Down Psilocybin Facilitation Program Over Religious Training Claims
The owner says her training is a religious practice, but the state disagrees, making this issue the first legal battle of its kind in Oregon.
Mycology
An Enthusiast’s Guide to Psilocybe caerulescens
Psilocybe caerulescens is a species that's widely revered by Mexican Indigenous groups, with a lineage of use stretching back centuries.
Culture
Major Streaming Service Under Fire for Spreading Misinformation About Ayahuasca Retreat Death
Despite a lawsuit proving its inaccuracy, a Netflix docuseries featuring Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth continues to air false information about a participant's death.
News
At-Home Ketamine Treatments Are an Effective Way to Treat Anxiety and Depression
Findings from MindBloom's recent survey show that at-home ketamine therapy is an effective mental health treatment and offers an affordable approach to psychedelic therapy, despite concerns around dependency.
Culture
10 Unique (and Beautiful) Tarot Decks to Refresh Your Divination Practice
The history of tarot goes back centuries, but these creative tarot decks are decidedly modern.
Mycology
An Intro to Psilohuasca, the Latest Understudied Psychedelic Drug Combo
The use of psilohuasca is a relatively new practice that is still steeped in mystery.
Equity and Reciprocity
People In Oregon Can’t Afford Psilocybin Therapy
“Unfortunately we’ve seen one service center close down. I imagine there will be more, because very quickly it’s going to get oversaturated.”
Science
Older People Don’t Trip As Hard on Psychedelics As Younger Demographics, According to Research
This might make psychedelics safer for them, according to research published in The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry.
Culture
The Western Medical Model for Psychedelics Is Built on Cultural Erasure
We interviewed Susan Beaulieu, a member of the Red Lake Nation, about how the medical model producing psychedelic medicine for therapy is largely built on the erasure of Indigenous cultures.
Culture
Mushrooms Are Everyone’s Favorite Psychedelic, According to Data
The RAND Corporation reports that psilocybin mushrooms are overwhelmingly the most popular psychedelic, followed by MDMA in second place and LSD in third.
Mycology
An Introductory Guide to the Risks of Poisonous Fungi
Fear: Bad. Caution and knowledge: Good.
News
People Are Accidentally Tripping on Weird Fishes
Several species of fish are known to have psychedelic effects, but most people who have tried them did so accidentally—and had an unpleasant experience.
News
Lykos Therapeutics Quietly Moves to Patent MDMA
Lykos Therapeutics, formerly known as MAPS PBC, files patent applications on various elements of the MDMA molecule and its applications.
News
Teen Drinks Ayahuasca and Now Facilitates Plant Medicine Ceremonies in Bali
A 15-year-old from Russia drank ayahuasca after his parents took him to a retreat in Colombia. Now, he leads ceremonies, hosts workshops, and offers courses in Indonesia.
Psychedelic Guides
Which Psychedelic Mushroom Is the Strongest?
It seems like a simple question, but it's surprisingly thorny.
Equity and Reciprocity
Lab Tests From Diamond Shruumz Mushroom Brand Reveals Deceptive Practices
Recent lab results from the FDA and CDC reveal that the products responsible for sending 23 people to the hospital and making 39 others ill contained 4-AcO-DMT and other compounds.
Equity and Reciprocity
This MDMA Zoom Therapist Is Not Who He Claims to Be
An investigation uncovers a mountain of misleading claims about a “pioneering” psychedelic therapist guiding MDMA sessions via Zoom.
News
4-AcO-DMT Is the Most Accessible (and Mysterious) Drug on the Market Right Now
Legions of brands are putting 4-AcO-DMT in products, but the drug’s widespread availability has some experts worried.
Equity and Reciprocity
MA’AT Brings Sexual Assault Advocacy to the Psychedelics and Wellness Spaces
The psychedelics and wellness spaces have a major sexual assault problem, but now there’s a community organization taking action.
News
Cluster Headache Patient Wins Federal Court Case to Access Mushrooms
A "suicide headache" patient wins a federal court case in Canada that will grant him access to legally use psilocybin mushrooms.
Culture
Ayahuasca Gummies Are Now a Thing
You can find almost any psychedelic in the form of a gummy these days — including ayahuasca, or DMT with an MAOI inhibitor.
Mycology
Jedi Mind Fuck Mushrooms: The History and Future of a Modern Mushroom
Jedi Mind Fuck is known for producing abnormally large fruits, but there's still a lot experts want to learn about it.
Psychedelic Guides
How To Make Lavender Oil at Home
Lavender essential oil is commonly used to promote relaxation, alleviate stress, and aid sleep.
Opinion
The Astrological Significance of Planets As Queer Elders
How queering ancient conceptions of astrology opens new possibilities for understanding the cosmos—and ourselves.
Culture
Singing to Plants Is a Psychedelic Practice
Plant whisperer Paige Emery on her new album 'Intercommunications,' out now on Leaving Records.
Culture
7 of the Best Books About Witchcraft
If witchcraft intrigues you, you may want to check out these great books about its ancient yet intriguingly varied and modern practices.
Mycology
Treasure Coast Mushrooms: An Enthusiast’s Guide
The origins of Treasure Coast mushrooms are mostly unknown, and the reports of its effects and potency vary considerably.
Culture
24 of the Best Psytrance Songs
If you’re new to the psytrance genre, here are a few songs that highlight the best of what it has to offer.
Culture
Meow Wolf Is Opening a Meta Movie Theater in LA
The anarchic art collective is bringing its next surreal dream world to life inside a Los Angeles movie theater.
News
“A Wild West”: How Amanita muscaria Gummies Mislead Buyers
Some manufacturers say they're selling Amanita muscaria gummies, while in practice, packing the gummies with other drugs.
Equity and Reciprocity
Embracing the Liminal Space As An Intersex Activist and Psychedelics Advocate
After giving so much of myself away for so long, I now am reclaiming my life through psychedelic healing—and encouraging other trauma survivors to join me.
News
Colombia’s President Admits to Drinking Ayahuasca
The Colombian president might be the first sitting government official in the world to admit to drinking the Amazonian brew.
Science
Shrooms Won’t Make You Believe in God, But They Might Convince You That Robots Have Feelings
Contrary to earlier evidence, researchers now say psilocybin mushrooms won't make you religious — but they could make you think that Chat GPT or your Roomba is conscious.
Science
Can Psychedelics Treat Long-Covid’s Debilitating Symptoms?
A new case study suggests that psychedelics might offer long Covid sufferers relief from chronic ailments.
Mycology
5 of the Best Mushroom Grow Bags For Beginners
Many retailers sell mushroom grow bags designed to help mushrooms thrive without requiring a ton of background knowledge.
News
LSD Is on Deck As New Treatment for PMS and PMDD
MindBio Therapeutics is launching a study to find out if LSD can be a tool for improving the challenges of women's moon cycles.
Psychedelic Guides
Does Internal Family Systems Therapy Implant the Belief of Demons and Entities into Clients?
IFS is a popular therapeutic approach among underground psychedelic guides, but do these practitioners lead people into believing in malevolent entities?
Culture
Did Viking Berserkers Take Magic Mushrooms?
A scientific look into the tale that Viking berserkers used magic mushrooms to achieve feats of near-godlike strength.
News
LAX Is the World’s Largest Hub for Drug Trafficking, Law Enforcement Says
Officials say that Los Angeles International Airport is the largest distribution center of illegal narcotics in the world.
Science
Psychedelic Visuals Are Produced in the Backs of Our Eyeballs, New Theory Suggests
Why do we trip? One neuroscientist out of Maastricht University says our retinas are responsible for the visuals we experience on psychedelics.
Culture
14 of the Very Best Mushroom Memes
Take a moment to laugh with us at the funniest shroom memes from around the (mycelial) web.
Mycology
Growing Magic Truffles: A Beginner’s Guide
Once you get your technique down, growing magic truffles is a set-and-forget affair that's much easier than growing Psilocybe cubensis.
Equity and Reciprocity
California Will Not Legalize Widespread Access to Psychedelic Therapy Any Time Soon
SB1012, the bill to legalize and mainstream psychedelic therapy in California, was axed among hundreds of other initiatives in May.
News
Congress Officially Supports Psychedelics More Than Cannabis, VA Official Says
"There’s an 'unstoppable narrative' in support of advancing psychedelic medicine, [and] bipartisan support has 'surpassed' that of cannabis," says top VA official.
Mycology
An Enthusiast’s Guide to Psilocybe natalensis
Love for this South African mushroom is growing in the psychedelic community—but why?
Culture
The Playful History of Tarot
The history of tarot cards dates back many centuries, but they weren't widely used for fortunetelling until more recently.
Science
Psilocybin Mushroom Potency Can Degrade by Nearly 50% in Six Months, New Data Shows
A preliminary experiment by Hyphae Labs shows that the potency of psilocybin mushrooms can drastically decrease in less than a year.
Mycology
The Best Books About Growing Psychedelic Mushrooms
These books have enabled readers to become amateur mycologists and grow their own shrooms at home.
News
FDA Panel Rejects MDMA Therapy for PTSD
FDA advisors rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, citing major concerns over flawed trial design.
Opinion
The “Psychedelic Renaissance” Is a Product of Late-Stage Capitalism
We spoke to journalist, activist, and political strategist Alnoor Ladha about what it means to decolonize psychedelics and why the future of this space depends on it.
Culture
7 Best Psytrance Festivals in 2024
A list of the best outdoor psytrance festivals across the world, where attendees find solace and connection amid pulsating psychedelic basslines.
Culture
87% of Music Festival Goers Plan to Use Drugs in 2024
A recently updated study shows that cannabis, psychedelics, and cocaine are the drugs of choice among music festival-goers.
Mycology
A Mycologist’s Guide to the PF Tek Method
A step-by-step guide to the classic indoor mushroom cultivation technique, PF Tek, including the necessary materials and potential pitfalls.
Culture
15 Best Works of Psychedelic Art from the 1960s
Psychedelic art from the 1960s was political, aesthetically striking, and remains influential in today's cultural landscape.
News
Orangutan Makes History Using Plant Medicine to Heal
Rakus the orangutan just proved to researchers that animals are brilliant and know how to harness the healing properties of plants.
Mycology
Spiderman Tek: A Grow Guide For Beginners
Microwavable rice sachets are the key to Spiderman Tek, a growing method that's increasingly popular with new cultivators.
Culture
A Guide to Raving in Ibiza With (or Without) Psychedelic Drugs
People from all over the world flock to Ibiza for world-class DJs, drugs, and spiritual connection.
News
DOJ Says Recent Ayahuasca Church Settlement Is Irrelevant for Other Groups Seeking Exemption
The Department of Justice will have no mercy on other ayahuasca churches seeking religious exemption from the Controlled Substances Act.
News
An Outdated Law Has Stopped All Psychedelic Research in California
Numerous studies looking at the efficacy of psychedelics on mental health are on indefinite hiatus due to a law enacted more than 50 years ago.
News
Paul Stamets’ Employees Push to Unionize Over Allegations of Low Pay and Insurance Disruptions
A group of workers at Fungi Perfecti are pushing for a union, but facing obstacles from a consulting firm known for its union avoidance services.
Equity and Reciprocity
What the “Psychedelic Renaissance” Needs to Learn from Big Tobacco
The Psychedelic Renaissance is not a collective liberation movement — it is the epitome of capitalization.
News
Police Officers Are Turning to Psychedelics to Overcome Trauma
In the face of a deepening mental health crisis, more police officers and public servants are turning to psychedelics for relief and healing from work-related trauma.
News
LAPD Launch Investigation Into Matthew Perry’s Fatal Ketamine Dose
An investigation is underway to determine the details of how Matthew Perry acquired the ketamine that led to his death.
News
That One Time the US Treasury Secretary Ate Shrooms in China
“I was not aware that these mushrooms had hallucinogenic properties," said Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary. "I learned that later.”
Culture
The Chronicles of Tom Lane: A Psychedelic Hillbilly
From sitting in ceremony with Maria Sabina and knowing how to conjure the Quetzalcoatl, Tom Lane is the keeper of psychedelic lore.
Opinion
What Happens When Psychedelic Evangelism Goes Too Far?
Consequences can be dire when psychedelic enthusiasm takes on religious fervor. So what are the solutions?
Equity and Reciprocity
Shamans Are Going to Jail for Ayahuasca Possession
Since 2022, nine shamans have been arrested for possessing ayahuasca, sparking debate on its classification as a drug and the necessity of legal religious protections.
News
Using Psilocybin for Mental Health Won’t Make You Feel Paranoid, New Study Says
New research from the American Medical Association shows that using psilocybin within the context of therapy reduces risk of lingering adverse effects.
News
Woman Dies at Mushroom Retreat in Australia
Death at a wellness retreat center raises concerns over contaminated products and the practice of administering foraged mushrooms to clients.
Culture
Explaining the Mystery of Sacred Geometry
From the mandala to fractals, people across cultures have given spiritual significance to repetitive patterns for millennia. But is there an explanation?
Science
Why Closing Your Eyes Makes You Trip Harder
A recent study suggests that closing our eyes intensifies the effects of psychedelics, potentially enhancing their therapeutic benefits.
News
California Is One Step Closer to Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy
SB1012 would legalize psychedelic therapy in California, but it would not decriminalize possession or use outside of a clinical context.
Equity and Reciprocity
Church of the Eagle and the Condor Can Now Drink Ayahuasca Legally in the US
The Church of Eagle and Condor becomes the third organization in the United States to obtain religious exemption from the Controlled Substances Act to legally use ayahuasca.
Culture
Men Need Healing Circles, Too
Inside the growing movement of men building community to help each other heal from personal and societal trauma.
News
Petition Urges FDA to Review Risks of Lykos Therapeutics’ Bid for Legal MDMA
Scholars and concerned citizens file a public petition to the FDA to consider the unintended consequences of approving MDMA for PTSD therapy.
News
Sowilo: The Psychedelic Retreat From Hell
A Miami real estate agent turned messianic Bufo facilitator and cult leader provides a window into the shadow side of the psychedelic retreat industry.
News
BREAKING: DEA Reschedules Cannabis
After 50 years of prohibition, the Drug Enforcement Administration has made a historic decision to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug.
News
You Can Buy “Legal Shrooms” On the Venice Beach Boardwalk
There’s a “mushroom dispensary” on Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach. But do any of the products actually contain psilocybin?
News
Natural Psilocybin Is More Effective in Therapy Than the Synthetic Compound
The findings of this research suggest that less-studied compounds in natural mushrooms work in unison with psilocybin to create therapeutic effects.
News
Oregon Recrim: Psychedelics Are the Casualty of Measure 110’s Demise
The decision to recriminalize the possession of all drugs in Oregon will also revoke people’s right to carry psychedelics.
News
DEA Schedules Hearing on Proposed Ban of Two Psychedelics
Researchers pushed back when the DEA banned two psychedelic substances in 2022, and now the agency has scheduled an administrative hearing to get additional feedback.
News
Mistaken Autopsy Report Blames Ketamine for Tragic Hot Air Balloon Crash
After publishing the initial report, the medical examiner updated it to show that medical professionals administered ketamine in an attempt to save the pilot’s life.
Culture
Songwriter Indigo De Souza Credits Macrodosing for Inspiring Her Craft
We caught up with the North Carolina-based indie-rock star about the power of psilocybin to channel creativity, work through trauma, and overcome the fear of death.
Culture
Visiting the Dark Side of the Moon
The Texas Eclipse Festival was an exploration of psychedelics, awe, and what it means to integrate our shadow selves in totality.
Culture
5 Drug Highs That Define the Grateful Dead’s Legacy
From a birthday cake laced with 800 hits of LSD to writing "Touch of Grey" after a night of railing lines, here are some of the Grateful Dead's most iconic drug moments.
News
Costa Rica’s Ayahuasca Retreat Industry Faces Threat of Closure
Inside the politics of Costa Rica's ayahuasca retreat industry and why the country's Minister of Health threatened to close some of the leading ayahuasca centers.
Science
Even Small Doses of LSD Can Expand Consciousness
LSD drastically impacts neural complexity and boosts theta and delta waves in ways that the majority of other drugs don’t.
News
Spiritual Health Practitioners Offer Invaluable Expertise to Psychedelic Therapy, New Study Says
Researchers believe that spiritual health practitioners “bring unique and specific expertise" to psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Culture
Ancient Romans Used to Trip on Hallucinogenic Seeds, Archeologists Say
A recent discovery of seeds hidden in a container made out of bone gives archeologists a clue about how Ancient Romans used psychedelics.
Culture
Encyclopedia of the Amazon
Matsés land covers 3,800 square miles of the Amazon. That's over a trillion sq ft of jungle and more than 1,000 medicinal plants they live in relationship with. And now, the knowledge of the land is documented in an encyclopedia.
Culture
Acid Gel Tabs Were Cool Once—But WTF Are They?
Acid gel tabs were popular characters in LSD stories of ‘ol. We asked hippies to share their memories. (And some harm reduction experts, too.)
Culture
How a Supreme Court Ruling Made Blotter Paper Beloved Among Acid Dealers Everywhere
Ever wondered why paper tabs are the most common delivery method for LSD? We broke down a 1991 US Supreme Court ruling that made it this way.
Culture
The Eclipse Is Upon Us
This solar eclipse in Aries comes on the heels of a lunar eclipse in Libra. But what does it all mean? Astrologer Sarah Potter breaks it down.
Culture
How Coachella Became Coachella
Coachella is turning 25 this year. We took a trip through the archives and spoke with a festival diehard to see how it became one of the largest festivals in the world.
Mycology
A Quick Guide To Blue Magic Gym (Gymnopilus aeruginosus)
It may be yellow. It may be blue—no matter. This mushroom will have a magical effect on you.
Mycology
We Lab Tested a Bunch of “Magic Mushroom” Products, and Here’s What We Found
You can find "mushroom" products everywhere these days, but do they actually contain psilocybin? Here are the preliminary results of our recent investigation. A full feature will be available in Issue No. 11 of DoubleBlind Magazine hitting stands in May.
Culture
How to Mend a Fractured Spirit
A journalist explores the history and healing of soul retrieval, an age-old practice with tangled interpretations
Culture
The Ultimate Music Festival Essentials List
A music journalist covers how to thrive this season
News
Psychedelic Church Sues for Defamation After Lab Test Raises Hope for Presence of Novel Drug
The Church of Sacred Synthesis, formerly known as the "Church of Psilomethoxin," says lab tests confirm their sacrament contains a rare psychedelic called psilomethoxin. Now, they're suing everyone who discredited them on the internet.
Culture
A Brief History of the Huautla Mushroom—and Why it Matters
This mushroom is named after the town María Sabina lived in—but we shouldn't forget it's history.
News
Mushroom Seizures in the US Are Up 273 Percent From 2017, New Research Shows
New data from US law enforcement agencies shows that access and use of psilocybin products have increased over the past five years—and so have mushroom seizures.
Culture
What Kind of Witch Are You? Exploring the Many Types of Witchcraft
Get ready for some practical magic.
News
US Company Offers Free Psychedelic Therapy Training to Mental Health Professionals in Ukraine
A US psychedelic therapy group is teaming up with Ukrainian health experts to train them in using plant medicine to treat war trauma.
Culture
Top Games to Play High (and Actually Have Fun)
Laughter. Tomfoolery. Benevolent havoc. Get ready for a wholesome good time.
Mycology
Gymnopilus junonius: A Quick Guide To Big Laughing Gym
Reports say this mushroom is psychedelic—but the hunt for psilocybin remains illusive. Author Dr. K Mandrake searches for the truth about Big Laughing Gym.
Culture
Alice Coltrane’s Journey to Satchidananda
When John Coltrane died in 1967, his wife Alice plunged into a crisis of the soul. Instead of crumbling, she looked inward and emerged with an album of timeless resonance and mystery.
Culture
Here Are the Best Places to Rave in the World
Find sweat-soaked dance floors in all corners of the world
News
Psychedelic Use Is Linked to ‘Lower Rates of Psychotic Symptoms’ in Adolescents, New Study Says
A new study published by the American Medical Association found that psychedelics may be associated with lower rates of psychotic symptoms among adolescents.
Psychedelic Guides
These Smokable Herbal Blends Offer a New Kind of (Legal) High
Move over cannabis. We cover the trendiest botanicals to inhale—but safety first, of course.
News
Advocates Are Battling Over the Future of Psychedelic Reform in the US
As election season ramps up in the US, a fierce debate rages between advocates over the “right way” to reform psychedelic policy.
Mycology
Meet Muscimol, the Compound Behind the Unique Amanita Mushroom Trip
An exploration of the world’s most misunderstood mushroom.
Culture
We Found the Trippiest Video Games—and They’re All Awesome
From tripping characters to Norse psychedelic mythology, these game developers definitely dosed on something
News
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Think Using Psilocybin Is ‘Morally Positive,’ Study Finds
Public attitudes toward using mushrooms as a treatment for mental health and well-being have drastically shifted in the US, new data shows.
Culture
Here Are the Largest Electronic Music Festivals on Planet Earth
Get ready for a new season of kick drums and sweat-induced enlightenment
Psychedelic Guides
The Strength and Teachings of Kambô Medicine
"The spirit of the kambô is strong because it heals many diseases, and that’s why we are preserving this knowledge.” —Panã Kamãnawa
Mycology
An Enthusiast’s Guide to Acadian Coast Mushrooms
Are Acadian Coast mushrooms just cubes—or do they represent a unique genetic strain? We talked to the mycologists doing the research.
News
Matthew Perry’s Death Proves We Don’t Know Much About Ketamine
Some experts believe Matthew Perry would still be alive if he didn't get into a pool on a high dose of ketamine.
Culture
Lessons From the Coca Plant
How a humble green leaf changed once it became a powder and turned into a global party phenomenon.
Psychedelic Guides
An Herbalist’s Guide to Wild Lettuce (Bitter Lettuce)
From ancient virility herb to modern painkiller, meet the versatile medicinal plant growing right outside
News
FDA Grants New LSD Drug “Breakthrough Therapy” Status for Generalized Anxiety Disorder
FDA grants new LSD drug MM120 “breakthrough therapy” status as a treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.
Psychedelic Guides
We Found the Best Music for Mushroom Trips
Because nothing kills your trip quite like the wrong soundtrack.
News
Dr. Ben Sessa Gets Suspended From Practicing Psychiatry for Sexual Misconduct
The prominent psychedelic researcher will be prohibited from practicing psychiatry in the UK for a year after having an intimate relationship with a former patient.
Opinion
Swallowing the Psychedelic Red Pill
The general public has historically associated psychedelics with liberal ideologies, but they can also make people more inclined to believe in conspiracy theories and right-wing extremism.
Psychedelic Guides
A Forager’s Guide to Wild Lettuce
Nature makes powerful medicines. Here's how to find your own pain-killing herbs.
Culture
These 6 Mushroom Festivals Will Expand Your Mind
From the mountains of Colorado to the valleys of Bhutan, DoubleBlind gives you the best mushroom festivals around the world—where you can learn, dine, trip, and forage to your heart’s content.
Culture
New Mexico Is a Psychedelic Hologram of Ancient Origins and People
A poetic reflection on the psychedelic history of New Mexico, involving White Sands National Monument, Juniper trees, and a familial lineage of hippies who moved to the Land of Enchantment in the ‘60s.
Mycology
A Beginner’s Guide to Psilocybe zapotecorum
Is this wild mushroom among the world’s most potent? New results suggest it might be—with some caveats
Culture
The Best Acid Trip Playlist
Sit back and tune it. We've found the best psychedelic sounds—plus a little history, too
News
Psilocybin Mushrooms Have Been Growing on Earth Since Dinosaurs Went Extinct
Psilocybe mushrooms appear to have started producing psilocybin roughly 67 million years ago, right around the dinosaurs’ demise, new research shows.
Psychedelic Guides
How To Make Blue Lotus Tincture
An herbalist walks you through how to make your own dreamy potion at home
Culture
Super Bowl Songwriter Mazie Credits LSD with Changing the Trajectory of Her Life
At the dawn of the 2020s, this young Baltimore songwriter dropped acid for the first time, moved to LA with a bunch of her friends, and then wrote a hit song that later appeared in a Super Bowl ad. She talks with DoubleBlind about her bold explorations of plant medicines and psychedelic pop.
Psychedelic Guides
There’s Now A Way To Stay In DMT Space Longer
“This is where ancient practices and modern technology come together.”
Psychedelic Guides
The Night MDMA Saved My Life
When our therapist suggested MDMA, I was taken aback: We were here to get divorced, not dance. But afterwards, nothing would ever be the same again.
Culture
This Flower Was Once Called the Scariest in the World—But Why? An Exploration of Sacred Datura.
Meet the plant that produces one of the most powerful and controversial botanical compounds.
News
Psychedelics Improve Sexual Gratification For Months After Use, New Research Says
Researchers from Imperial College London found that psychedelics can have a long-term impact on sexual satisfaction.
Psychedelic Guides
Nexus Flipping: What Happens When You Combine MDMA and 2C-B
Harm reduction experts weigh in on what you need to know before you flip.
Culture
Pablo Amaringo Drank Ayahuasca at 10 Years Old, Then Ushered In a Global Art Tradition
Peruvian artist Pablo Amaringo’s colorful life highlights the interwoven relationship between art, ayahuasca, and the rainforest.
Kanna Extracts—Everything You Need to Know About “Nature’s MDMA”
It's "kind of like MDMA without the hangover."
News
Lykos Therapeutics Highlights the Not-For-Profit to For-Profit Pipeline in Psychedelics
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, or MAPS, recently rebranded their public benefit corporation to Lykos Therapeutics, which is slated to bring us pharmaceutical MDMA in 2024.
Wondering How to Kill a Trip? Some People Use Trip Killer Drugs
A neurologist walks you through the ins and outs of trip killers—pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter drugs people use to halt a trip.
Mycology
Meet the Mushroom Named After the Famous Terence McKenna
People say McKennaii mushroom is a potent Golden Teacher variety—but rumor abounds.
Culture
Snow Raven Sings Like the Animals Do
DoubleBlind met up with Siberian singer Snow Raven to discuss how she embodies birds, reindeer, and other wild beasts from the Arctic—all in the name of bringing the shamanic sounds of the Sakha people to the world.
Mycology
Meet the Heavenly Golden Halo Mushroom
This newly stabilized mushroom might make for the perfect museum dose—but there's still a lot to learn.
Culture
Writer Carlo McCormick Brought New York City’s Psychedelic Art Scene to the World
In the 1980s NYC art scene, art critic Carlo McCormick championed psychedelic artists, defying mainstream norms and the War on Drugs.
Culture
Tripping on LSD in Isolation Tanks and Talking to Dolphins
Dismissed as a madman and revered as a genius, John C. Lilly is perhaps one of the most far-out researchers to ever experiment with psychedelics.
Opinion
How Do We Make Sense of DMT Realms?
Many people who try DMT report encounters with otherworldly spirits—but what do they mean? A journalist explores.
News
There’s a Nationwide Ketamine Shortage—and Patients are Suffering
Opinions vary on the cause and severity of the shortage, but its impact on patients is dangerous.
News
Spanish Police Bust Ayahuasca Syndicate for Unspecified Sex Crimes and Workers’ Rights Violations
Inner Mastery International’s founder, Alverto Varela, died before he was able to face trial following a crackdown on his retreat empire.
Culture
Preparing For Death With the Guidance of Psychedelics
Psychedelics give us an opportunity to integrate meaningful rituals into our symbolic—and literal—relationships with death.
Psychedelic Guides
The Sexy Powers of Damiana—The Psychoactive Hiding in the Supplement Isle
Damiana is a popular smokable herb and supplement. So, is it really an aphrodisiac?
News
Military Veterans Who Received Ibogaine Treatment Saw Dramatic Improvements In PTSD and Depression, New Research Shows
Combat veterans with traumatic brain injuries saw “life-changing” improvements in their symptoms and cognitive functioning immediately after receiving treatment with ibogaine, a new Standford Study shows.
News
Navajo Nation Decries Funerals on the Moon
These private companies sent cremated human remains to the moon. Navajo Nation spoke up. "We’re turning the moon into a graveyard, and we’re turning it into a waste site.”
Mycology
Psilocybin Mushroom Spores Are Federally Legal Prior to Germination, DEA Confirms
In a letter, the DEA’s Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section Chief Terrence Boos confirmed that psilocybin mushroom spores are federally legal under the Controlled Substances Act.
Culture
Exploring the Cultural and Healing Traditions of the Huni Kuin
The Huni Kuin people of the Brazilian Amazon are dedicated to preserving—and sharing—their culture for one main reason: Spreading the messages of the rainforest.
Mycology
Meet the Magical Jack Frost Mushroom
This frosty fungi is delightful to behold—and, advocates say, transformative to eat.
Equity and Reciprocity
“Anonymous Curanderas” Are Helping Women in Their Community Address Trauma From Domestic Violence
Domestic violence is rampant in Mexico—and disproportionately impacts indigenous women. These Mazatec curanderas are quietly working to address that.
Equity and Reciprocity
Shipibo Curandero Stabbed Six Times by Westerner Seeking Ayahuasca
A man seeking treatment for substance use disorder severely injured a 76-year-old Shipibo curandero, highlighting the risks of psychedelic tourism for Indigenous healers.
News
Multiple Presidential Candidates Push Psychedelics Reform on 2024 the Campaign Trail
Presidential candidates from the Democrat, Republican, and Independent parties are using their platforms on the campaign trail to promote visions for psychedelics reform.
Opinion
No, DMT Aliens Aren’t Real
Hate to break it to you, but the deities you encounter in the DMT dimension are figments created by your brain.
Culture
How to Learn Portuguese While Drinking Ayahuasca
Incubus lead singer Brandon Boyd sits down with DoubleBlind to discuss out-of-body experiences, dream-time songwriting, and the omnipresent nature of God—even in the mundane.
News
LSD and Psilocybin Show Promise As Treatment for Chronic Pain, New Study Says
The pain-relieving effects of LSD and psilocybin show increased efficacy with repeated treatments, unlike opioids, which display a “decreased therapeutic effect” over time.
Psychedelic Guides
The Quiet Wisdom of the Ayahuasca Plant
Banisteriopsis caapi isn’t psychedelic, but for many, it’s a vital plant medicine with plenty to teach
Psychedelic Guides
Pink Cocaine Isn’t What You Think It Is
This trendy club drug inspired a new music scene, but what the heck is in it?
News
People From Around the US Flock to Oregon for Legal Psilocybin Therapy Treatments
Hundreds of people are on the waitlist, but only a minority appear to be from Oregon.
Culture
How the Sonoran Desert Toad Became an Obsession of Mainstream Psychedelia
Inside a decades-long journey to uncover the sacramental origins of the Bufo alvarius toad—and the powerful psychedelic derived from it
Culture
Nutmeg is an Underestimated Psychoactive. Here’s Why.
The subtle power of nutmeg is long overlooked. These recipes help you tune in.
Culture
Ecstatic Dance is a Trip With (or Without) Psychedelics
For advocates, the free-form movement practice offers a way to heal trauma, let go of shame, and come into your own body
The 21st Century Witch Has Emerged from the Shadows and Into Our Consciousness
The archetype of the witch is ancient, but it’s currently shapeshifting into a modern form.
Psychedelic Guides
2C-I Unveiled—From Research Chemical to Party Psychedelic
We cover the risks and research behind this mind-bending phenethylamine
Mycology
Meet the Panther Cap: History, Ecology, and More
But, watch out: careful dosing is extra important with this hallucinogenic fungi
Culture
Inside Shroom Rave: An Experiment in Reimagining How We Gather and Process Grief
A journey into the vortex of R&R—an investigation in what it means to commune
News
SXSW’s 2024 Lineup Boasts 13 Panels on Psychedelics
Panels at SXSW 2024 will feature numerous conversations around psychedelics, highlighting the demand for information on these substances.
Culture
A Journey Into New York’s Jewish Psychedelic Counterculture and the Hasidic Underground
Madison Margolin’s book Exile & Ecstasy explores the connection between Jewish and psychedelic worlds
News
Finding and Offering Support in Times of Crisis: DoubleBlind’s Resource List
From psychedelic care to humanitarian groups, here are organizations working to help us collectively move through this moment
Psychedelic Guides
WTF is a K-Hole?
We asked experts about falling into the abyss—and how to get out again
Psychedelic Guides
How To Make the Very Best Blue Honey
A chef walks you through how to preserve your shrooms and give any recipe a magical kick.
Culture
The Heirs to a Vault of Novel Psychedelics Take a Trip Into the Unknown
The psychedelic chemist Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin left behind more than 500 psychedelic compounds. A research institute continuing his legacy is scouring the collection for overlooked gems
Culture
Meet the Influential, Innovative, and Disruptive Women in Psychedelics
Take a journey with us as we explore the future of the psychedelics community.
News
Healing from Childhood Trauma? New Study Suggests Psilocybin May Help
The survey shows that results may be “particularly strong” among those recovering from significant adversity
Psychedelic Guides
How I’ve Seen My Clients Heal By Combining Bodywork with Psychedelics
I do bodywork. Sometimes, it’s not enough when it comes to addressing a person’s pain.
News
How the War on Drugs Fuels Environmental Destruction
A new report describes how global drug prohibition undermines efforts to address the climate crisis.
News
Roland Griffiths, Beloved Psychedelic Researcher, Dies at 77
The scientist is largely credited with birthing the modern psychedelic Renaissance
Culture
This Legal Psychoactive Plant Enhances Dreaming—But Will We Protect It?
Calea zacatechichi (Mexican Dream Herb) can inspire vivid lucid dreams. But, some worry a changing environment and overharvesting may threaten plant traditions.
How the Physical Sensations In Your Body Influence Your Thoughts and Feelings
Humans have surmised that there’s an intimate relationship between mind, body, and spirit for millennia. Now, cutting-edge psychedelic research begins to prove it
Equity and Reciprocity
Massive Mining Projects Threaten People and Psychedelic Traditions in Amazonia
Yopo is a powerful psychedelic snuff used for healing and shamanic practice in the Amazon's Orinoco basin. Crisis puts people and cultural knowledge at risk.
Culture
Ravers—Meet the Top House Vocalists of All Time
House is the heartbeat of rave culture. Vocals are the invitation to ascension.
Psychedelic Guides
How to Find Your Local Psychedelic Society—and Make the Most of It
Finding community can be hard, but psychedelic societies are gathering spaces for fellow explorers
News
California Governor Vetoed Psychedelic Decrim This Year. A New Initiative is Already Aiming For 2024.
SB-58 is out. Is an old-school medical cannabis model the better path?
News
Inside a Black Market Shroom Shop
At Vancouver’s Coca Leaf Cafe, you’ll find psilocybin sugar cubes and DMT vapes, with a side of anti-prohibition advocacy.
News
This Veteran-Founded Church Wants to Sell Psychedelics At Your Local Drug Store
After controversy, the Church of Psilomethoxin has far-out dreams for new business
Mycology
The Complete Grower’s Guide to Albino A+ Mushrooms
We'll let you in on a little secret: They're not really albino.
Culture
This Book on Non-Human Intelligence Was Co-Written by AI
K Allado-McDowell in conversation with Erik Davis about a new fictionalized autobiography on artists, shamans, and machines
Psychedelic Guides
Forget the Visuals—Psychedelic DiPT Makes You Trip On Sound
The results might not always be music to your ears
Culture
The Best Psychedelic Festivals Around the World
From psytrance to country fairs, find psychedelic gatherings wherever you are
News
MDMA Therapy Moves Closer to Approval
After the latest clinical trial, MDMA therapy for PTSD is “on track” for the FDA to consider in 2024
Culture
The Mystery of the Dream-Inducing Plants of Ancient Iran
Meet the powerful psychoactive plants known as oneirogens
What People See Online Can Take Over Their Trips
Researchers call it “imprinting”— from Disney characters to Harry Potter, media can make its way into psychedelic experiences.
Psychedelic Guides
Not Just a Daydream—Can Mushroom Trips Impact Your Sleep?
We asked the experts what we know (and don’t) about shrooms and sleep
Opinion
Andrew Weil Says There’s No Such Thing as a Good or Bad Drug
From coca to kava, we should be able to access all plant allies—and understand their beneficial properties
Culture
Traditional Healers Are Growing Old Without Successors
In Northeast Poland, they're called Whisperers. Will their traditions become a lost art?
Psychedelic Guides
“Candy Flipping” Might Reduce Challenging Psychedelic Experiences
A study found that people who took MDMA alongside mushrooms or LSD had less negative effects
Mycology
Seven Weird Mushroom Facts to Please Your Inner Myco-Nerd
Shrooms are communication highways, you say? Oh, please tell us more
Culture
Leonardo Carrato’s Photographs of An Indigenous “Reformatory” Remind Us Of Brazil’s Oppressive Past—and Present
These intimate and eerie images bring light to a history too often ignored, and the people who remember
Opinion
The Case for Giving Psychedelics to Kids
For cultures around the world, plant medicine is a way of life from birth
Mycology
Hillbilly Mushrooms—The Best Microdose?
This magic mushie took home awards at the Hyphae Cup. So, what makes it so special?
Culture
This Saudi Woman is Creating Psychedelic Community in the Arab World
In the Arab world, psychedelics are considered “haram,” or forbidden. Haya Al-Hejailan is working to reframe them as medicines.
Mycology
You’re Not Tripping—These Mushrooms Really Glow in the Dark
Journey into the weird science of bioluminescent shrooms
News
“Off-Label” Ketamine is More Popular Than Ever—So When Is It Legal?
Ketamine was once confined to an anesthetic. Now, it's an up-and-coming mental health aid.
Psychedelic Guides
DoubleBlind’s Guide to Instagram Censorship on Psychedelics
Tips and tricks for avoiding censorship—and what to do if your account gets flagged
News
DEA Says Instead of Doing Drugs You Should Spend More Time on Instagram and Playing Video Games for a ‘Natural High’
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a message for young people
Culture
Kava and Kratom: A Story of How Two Plants Became Entangled in the Extremes of Western Culture and Policy
Kava and kratom have been consumed for centuries by other cultures—so why aren’t more people taking these powerful plants?
Culture
Understanding our Present Moment Means Coming Awake to Our Grief
Grief rituals can help us cope with the pain of modern times.
Culture
Melissa Etheridge on Her Transformative Plant Medicine Experiences and Embracing Her “True Self”
After decades of playing on the road and making hits, the iconic singer-songwriter turns her attention to destigmatizing psychedelics
Culture
Sex and Psychedelics is a Hot Topic—Here’s Why
A recap of the juiciest conversation at Psychedelic Science
Equity and Reciprocity
Asians Have Been Largely Excluded from Psychedelics—Here’s Why That Needs to Change
Despite a rich history of spiritual and plant medicine traditions in Asia, there’s been little consideration for Asians within the psychedelic movement
Culture
The (Very) Best Terence McKenna Quotes
"The message of psychedelics is that culture can be re-engineered as a set of emotional and spiritual values rather than products. This is terrifying news."
Psychedelic Guides
So. Your Cat Ate Magic Mushrooms.
We asked veterinarians what to do when your cat's trippin'
Mycology
Psilocybin Found in “Legal” Amanita Muscaria Gummies at Florida Shroom Dispensary
These “legal” gummies may not be so legal—but it’s impossible to confirm the results
Equity and Reciprocity
Most Iboga Is Poached Illegally, Gabonese Forests and People are Paying the Price
Amid the growing popularity of ibogaine for opioid use disorder, the iboga plant is being overharvested and sold illegally online
Opinion
Unhappy at Work? Maybe Your Boss Just Needs to Trip
CEOs and business leaders are doing psychedelics—and claiming their companies are better off for it
Equity and Reciprocity
White Supremacist Violence is on the Rise. Can Psychedelics Help?
It’s time we reconsider racially-motivated, violent extremism as a disease that requires a holistic public health response
Psychedelic Guides
The Best (and Most) Psychedelic Podcasts
Trippy listening for in-between journeys
News
What Colleges Are (and Aren’t) Doing for Undergrads Interested in Psychedelics
There’s not much out there for students interested in the psychedelic field, but that’s slowly changing
Mycology
Tidal Wave Mushrooms Are Among the Most Potent Ever Tested
But are they always a total knockout?
Psychedelic Guides
Kanna Isn’t Psychedelic—So Why Is It So Trippy?
Get out of your head and into your heart
Mycology
Pink Buffalo Mushrooms Are “Smooth and Kind,” Say Enthusiasts
But do they live up to their reputation?
Psychedelic Guides
How to Navigate Sex on Molly
We asked sex therapists about the good, the bad—and the cuddly
Opinion
Psychedelia Has a Power Problem—Here’s How We Move Forward
It may be uncomfortable, but breaking cycles of harm requires acknowledging that we are all capable of committing harm—even those we love and respect most
Culture
The Greatest Psychedelic Novel You’ve Never Heard Of
Counterculture rebel Richard Fariña died on the cusp of fame. His only novel remains essential reading for literary psychonauts with a penchant for the absurd
Culture
The Great Cosmic Joke—Are You In On It?
Psychonauts often wax poetic about the mystical experience—but is laughter the true gateway to transcendence?
News
Congressional Lawmakers Push for Psychedelic Reform in Defense Bill
Proposed federal provisions would reschedule MDMA and fund research on psychedelics for post-traumatic stress
Mycology
B+ Mushrooms—More Potent or More Hype?
Rumor has it, B+ mushrooms can help you "be positive," but how much do we know about these popular mushies?
Culture
Shane Norte Hosts 12-Gram Mushroom Ceremonies on La Jolla Reservation Land
He's welcomed dozens to his family's space, including many veterans, for free
News
The FDA Releases First-Ever Guidelines For Psychedelic Medicine
The guidelines will shape what the future of psychedelic therapy and treatment looks like
Culture
Natural Bath Salts? The Twisted History of the Plant That Produces Cathinone
The natural source of cathinone—better known as bath salts—is an East African plant. Its story is a perplexing one, entangled in the War on Drugs and the War on Terror.
News
California Psychedelics Legalization Bill Approved by Assembly Public Safety Committee
The legislation heads to another committee before a chance for an Assembly-wide review—but the path to approval is "narrow"
Culture
There are More Spaces Than Ever for Queer Folks to Do Psychedelics—Here’s a Few
From ayahuasca retreats to integration circles, there’s a growing number of LGBTQIA+ psychedelic offerings—but cost and access remain barriers
News
There’s Finally a Psychedelic Caucus in Congress—Here’s What They’re Doing
Slowly but surely, federal lawmakers are paying attention to the promise of psychedelics for mental health
Culture
Magical Mushroom Puns for Every Occasion
Did you hear the joke about fungus? You won’t like it at first, but it’ll grow on you.
News
The Psychedelic Industry Grew Too Fast—And Now is Getting a Reality Check
Students and patients left in a lurch, investors out millions of dollars…WTF is going on?!
News
Landmark Study Reveals How Psilocybin Helps Treat Alcohol Dependence
Magic mushrooms help people process difficult emotions and feel more self-compassion, study suggests
Culture
Poets Gerd Stern, Allen Ginsberg, and Carl Solomon Influenced a Generation of Psychedelic Counterculture—They Met in a Psychiatric Hospital
Stern recounts the poets’ chance meeting, which sparked life-long friendships and creative camaraderie
News
Rhode Island House Passes Bill To Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms
Adults could possess, cultivate, and share up to one ounce—but the Senate gets a say, first
Psychedelic Guides
DMT in Plants—Is It Really Everywhere?
We made a list of common and not-so-common psychedelic herbs
Culture
Why Connecting to the Earth May Be a Vital Part of Psychedelic Healing
Tripping is great and all, but don’t forget to put your feet in the soil
Culture
Huni Kuin Women Are Cultural Leaders in Plant Medicine—But They Haven’t Been Seen
Now, they’ve formed an association of their own
Equity and Reciprocity
What Queerness, Neurodivergence, and Psychedelics Teach Us About the Beautiful, Multidimensional Nature of Identity
It’s time we stop pigeonholing people into categories as if that can hold the complexity of who they truly are
Culture
You Can Now Join Psychedelic Communities All Over the World
Wondering where to find the others? You’re in luck.
Colorado Governor Signs Psychedelics Regulation Into Law
The regulations allow home cultivation and approves an Indigenous community working group to address unintended consequences of the bill
News
US Military Granted $27 Million to Research Psychedelics—Without the Trip
The program will expire, but the question remains: are psychedelics without the journey really psychedelic at all?
News
Will California Decriminalize Psychedelics this Year?
Journalist Monica Cadena talks to Senator Scott Wiener in an exclusive interview on DoubleBlind. Watch the full conversation
Psychedelic Guides
What to Eat With Shrooms
Shrooms are an acquired taste. Here's what to eat to keep your tummy and tastebuds happy
Culture
From Peyote to Yoko Ono, Inside the Many Surreal Lives of One New York Building
64 East 7th Street was home to Allen Ginsberg and the Beats, a mysterious commune, a bookstore frequented by Patti Smith, and much more
Opinion
Stoned Ape Theory—Real or Wishful Thinking?
Did magic mushrooms really help our brains evolve?
Mycology
Yes, this Yellow Amanita is Psychoactive—But It’s Not Like A Magic Mushroom
And this mushroom is easier to mistake for deadly look-alikes
News
Massachusetts is Leading the Way on Psychedelic Reform. Here’s the Latest.
Oregon and Colorado have been getting a lot of attention. Meanwhile, Massachusetts has been decriminalizing city by city—and is now considering statewide change
Psychedelic Guides
Bad Trips Exist. Here’s How to Heal After Them.
In the psychedelic community, we often hear “bad trips don’t exist,” but that’s simply not true
Psychedelic Guides
Trippy Patterns for Psychedelic Adventures
We found the best trippy patterns for journeying—and just because they're cool
Psychedelic Guides
How To Have Great Sex on Shrooms
Shroomy sex with your partner(s) can be meaningful and intimate—but don't skip conversations about comfort, boundaries, and consent
Culture
We Can’t Stop Staring at This Trippy, Psychedelic Art
These psychedelic artists are rad as hell
Culture
These Tender, Surreal Dioramas are a Study of Psychedelic Love
In Toby Pikelin's psychedelic dioramas, love is in the detail: the beer, the mess, the detritus
News
It’s Going to Cost $2800 to Have a Psilocybin Session at Oregon’s First Licensed Center
It hasn’t stopped people from signing up on a waiting list
The First-Ever Psilocybin Service Center is Approved In Oregon
Service centers are the only places where adults can legally access magic mushrooms
Psychedelic Guides
The Ayahuasca Diet(a) Prepares You for Your Journey—But How?
The journey begins before the ceremony—with restrictions on what you eat, drink and do. We asked why
Psychedelic Guides
Some Acid Trips Seem to Last Forever—We Wanted to Know Why
"Is this trip ever going to end?!" Yes, we promise you, it does
News
Colorado House and Senate Approve Psychedelics Regulation Bill
The bill creates a regulatory framework for the psychedelic “healing centers” voters approved last year—early reactions are mixed
Equity and Reciprocity
The Quest To Preserve Peruvian Torch—By Planting One Million Sacred Cacti
Sacred cacti like Peruvian Torch are at risk from overharvesting in Peru. A collective wants to replant them
Mycology
Pluteus americanus is Magic, but You’ve Probably Never Heard of It
Psilocybe aren't the only mind-bending mushies out there
News
First Mushroom Trip Facilitators Licensed in Oregon
They're the first legal psilocybin facilitators in the country
News
President Biden Wants to Spend $886 Billion on the Military. Here’s Why It Should Go to Psychedelics Instead.
If we want the psychedelic revolution to be ethical and equitable, we must consider the context in which these medicines are being industrialized—and what our priorities are
Mycology
Psilocybe baeocystis Was Once Mistaken As Deadly—It’s Just Psychedelic
Meet Oregon's forgotten shroom
Mycology
Farmer in India Pioneers a Way to Grow Mushrooms in Sub-Zero Temperature
In recent decades, mushroom cultivation has transformed the lives of thousands in the Northern part of the country
Science
Is Your Gut Controlling Your Emotions?
According to emerging research, we really are what we eat—or what the microbes inside us eat, anyway
News
You Can Now Buy Shrooms Online in the U.S. But Should You?
From magic chocolate bars to gummies, the digital shroom market is in full swing
Psychedelic Guides
How Long Does DMT Last?
Some psychedelic journeys take hours. This one takes 15 minutes
Psychedelic Guides
How Tripping with my Brother Helped Us Grieve Our Father’s Death
With our guards down, we found closure—together
News
New Bill Would Force DEA to Let Patients Use Psychedelics (and Cannabis)
Lawmakers want the DEA to clarify that the seriously ill can access psychedelics under “Right to Try” laws
Mycology
Psilocybe serbica and the Case of Mistaken Identity
No, this mushie isn't a con artist—it just has way too many names
Culture
The Absurd History of Smoking Banana Peels
The "hoax" that tricked federal officials, the FDA, mainstream newspapers—and countless psychonauts seeking a fruitful trip
Opinion
Why People on a Psychedelic Path Should Embrace Interpersonal Conflict
There’s much growth—personally, spiritually, and communally—in learning how to navigate disagreement and take accountability
Psychedelic Guides
How to Stop an Acid Trip
We'll be blunt: You can't fully "stop" an acid trip. But you may be able to charter a more compassionate course
Psychedelic Guides
Animals on Drugs—Humans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Seek Out Altered States
Some of our planet’s wildlife enjoy expanding their consciousness, too
Mycology
The First Legal Magic Mushroom Farms Are Approved to Grow in Oregon
Shroom growers are among the first legal psilocybin businesses to be licensed in the state, which will allow guided journeys in the coming months
Mycology
There’s A New Shroom Species—and It’s Named After Paul Stamets
Psilocybe stametsii pays homage to the world-famous mycologist—but we don't know if it's psychoactive yet
Mycology
It Turns Out Mushrooms Have a Language—And We’re Just Figuring Out How to Decipher It
Mushrooms generate electrical signals that bear a striking resemblance to human nerve impulses
Culture
Author Liara Roux Talks Sex, Psychedelics, and Her Spiritual Journey
A provocative conversation on using plant medicines to come into our sexuality, learning to listen to ourselves, and whether psychedelics really need to be regulated
Mycology
The Best Cordyceps Supplements—Recommended By Herbalists
The mushroom is traditionally used for energy and stamina, but how do you find the right products?
Psychedelic Guides
From Psilocybin Nasal Sprays to Transdermal Ayahuasca, Inside the New Wave of Psychedelics
An ethical debate unfolds about the optimization of plant medicines by drug development companies
Vermont Could Legalize Psychedelics and Decriminalize All Drugs
State lawmakers filed four major drug reform initiatives this month, but the progressive policies still face political obstacles.
News
Ketamine Therapy and Virtual Reality Together? Welcome to the Future
A Texas-based ketamine center says this combo “takes [people] out of their own day-to-day mindset”
News
The DEA is Playing God with Psychedelic Churches
The Drug Enforcement Administration has been deciding which psychedelic churches are and are not legitimate—but, according to legal experts, they don’t have the right to do so
Psychedelic Guides
1P-LSD: Is This Research Chemical Really a Legal Trip?
This novel psychedelic is viewed as an alternative to regular acid—but it's complicated.
Mycology
Psilocybe caerulipes is a Forager’s Delight—But Good Luck Finding It
The blue foot Psilocybe lurks on logs and stumps in the Northeastern United States—but spotting one is no easy task. (And be careful if you try.)
Culture
Inside Shroom Rave: A Radical Experiment in Post-Alcohol Partying
Welcome to a new era of holistic hedonism
Psychedelic Guides
Our Guide to the Best Lion’s Mane Supplements
Expert herbalists weigh in on their favorite brain-boosting products
Culture
Pro Fighter Ian McCall Opens Up About Psychedelics for Traumatic Brain Injury
Testimonies from professional athletes are opening doors to new realms of psychedelic potential
Psychedelic Guides
A Beginner’s Guide to San Pedro
This trippy cactus might grow in your garden—but where does it actually come from?
Culture
The Best Psychedelic Albums Through the Ages
“Classic” psychedelic rock emerged in the ’60s and ’70s, but there’s oh-so-much more.
Culture
East Forest on Why the Answers to Our Future Are Already Within Us
We are at a pivotal time in history—and there’s more opportunity in this moment than we realize
News
Psychedelic Pharma Has Arrived—But Will It Really Be Different from Big Pharma?
Psychedelic businesses have an opportunity to disrupt existing paradigms with regenerative economic practices. The question is: will they take it?
News
Colorado Psychedelic Advocates are Confused About Who Was Chosen to Roll Out the State’s Psilocybin Program
Among dozens of well-known psychedelic applicants, many folks who are unknown to the community were chosen
Opinion
Should All Drugs Be Legalized?
Journalist Mattha Busby explores a world without prohibition in his new book
Mycology
The Best Reishi Supplements, According to Professional Herbalists
Expert herbalists share their favorite tips and tricks for finding quality products
Opinion
Companies Are Mailing Patients Ketamine—But Not Everyone Is On Board
At-home ketamine is the latest psychedelic trend, but does this mail-order therapy make psychedelics more accessible—or riskier?
Culture
The Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund Works to Preserve Five Keystone Medicines and Their Stewards
Indigenous communities are not a monolith—and trust takes time
Psychedelic Guides
How to Become a Psychedelic Integration Therapist
Helping people make sense of their psychedelic experiences is a privilege. We chatted with the experts about how to get involved amid a grey legal landscape.
News
These Cancer Patients are Suing for Right to Try Psilocybin
Seven attorneys, representing a Seattle palliative care physician and two cancer patients, aim to prove to federal judges that psilocybin cannot legally be categorized as a Schedule 1 drug.
Culture
Psychedelic Legend Amanda Feilding is Turning 80—And Her Retreats are Open for Business
After 57 Years, psilocybin retreats are finally a reality for the most influential woman in psychedelic science.
Psychedelic Guides
Why More Moms are Doing Mushrooms—and Speaking Out About It
One trip at a time, these mothers are reclaiming their power
Psychedelic Guides
From Retreats to Clinics, Here are all the Ways to do Psychedelics Today
Wondering the best way to trip? From MDMA in the park to ketamine in the desert, these are your choices
Psychedelic Guides
Here’s How to Find the Best Ketamine Therapy Clinics and Psychedelic Retreats
Navigating the world of psychedelic retreats can be challenging—how do you know you've found a good place? Here's where to look for help.
Meet Rhoney Stanley, Underground LSD Chemist behind the 60s Psychedelic Revolution
Countless women from the first psychedelic revolution never got their due—Rhoney Stanley is one of them.
Psychedelic Guides
Microdosing MDMA: The Good, Bad & Everything In Between
Researchers weigh on why microdosing MDMA may not have the results that you'd expect.
News
2023 Might Be the Biggest Year for Psychedelics Yet
Lawmakers in nearly one dozen states are pushing for some kind of psychedelic policy reform
News
Colorado Legalized Psilocybin Experiences. What’s Next?
Over the next year, Colorado will figure out what its regulated psychedelic system will look like. Here’s what’s at stake.
Culture
Blue Lotus Flower: Smoking, Tea & More
Meet the legal entheogen for stress and relaxation—and maybe a lucid dream or two
News
New York Could Legalize Psychedelics—If Lawmakers Approve New Bill
Two New York Assemblymembers pre-filed a bill that would legalize naturally-occurring psychedelics in the state
News
Can Psychedelics Repair Consciousness After Brain Trauma?
Researchers explore the potential of psychedelic therapies for people in minimally conscious states.
News
Illegal Shroom Dispensaries in the US and Canada are Getting Busted
Nice try, folks, but you may be a little too far ahead of the psychedelic curve
Culture
The Multidimensional Worlds of Mariela de la Paz
This Chilean-born painter explores her ancestral lineage, the spirit world, and all that glimmers in between
Mycology
Do Shrooms Go Bad?
They're slimy. They're smelly. They're covered in fuzz. Here's how to stay away from bunk shrooms.
News
New Bill Tries to Decriminalize Psychedelics in California—Again
Senator Scott Wiener's Office introduces decriminalization bill SB-58, four months after their first attempt was reduced to a study.
Psychedelic Guides
Where is Psychedelic-assisted Therapy Legal?
Psychedelics are being embraced in a growing number of places around the world. But where is psychedelic-assisted therapy actually accessible?
Mycology
Best Mushrooms for Energy
They're not exactly a cup of coffee, but these fungi may fight fatigue sustainably.
Culture
Amsterdam’s Last Shroom Lounge
People have been tripping here under the radar for almost two decades.
Culture
The Spirit of Mapacho: A Brief History of Sacred Tobacco
Meet the plant used along with Ayahuasca.
Psychedelic Guides
How to Talk to Loved Ones About Psychedelics
Do you think it's time for mom to trip? Here's how to start the conversation.
Equity and Reciprocity
Why the “Psychedelic Renaissance” is just Colonialism by Another Name
A new psychedelic renaissance that remains grounded in colonial habits risks replicating historic and systemic harms and injustices
Culture
Best Psychedelic Gifts for Every Occasion
So, you're shopping for a psychonaut. Don't worry—we've got you.
Psychedelic Guides
This Legal Microdose Holds Promise for Depression, Anxiety, and More
Indigenous communities have been taking kanna for healing and ceremonially for centuries, at all doses
Mycology
Trametes versicolor: A Guide to Turkey Tail Mushroom
This medicinal mushroom may not be psychedelic, but it performs some potent magic tricks of its own.
News
There’s a Worldwide Spike in Arrests of Plant Medicine Practitioners
From Mexico to the Czech Republic, facilitators are currently being held for transporting ayahuasca, peyote, and other ancestral medicines
The Multi-Billion-Dollar Crystal Industry Isn’t All “Love and Light”
Are crystals really all good vibes—or dark energy in disguise?
News
Inside Detroit’s Notorious “Psychedelic Healing Shack”
Allegations of abuse surround, perhaps, the trippiest place in America's suburbs
News
It’s Your Last Chance to Have a Say in What Oregon’s Psilocybin System Will Look Like
This landmark bill will impact how psychedelic reform unfolds nationwide
Psychedelic Guides
The Heroic Dose: Navigating Powerful Mushroom Journeys
Heroic dosers claim to travel to different dimensions and explore new depths of their subconscious mind. We asked the experts for a roadmap through hyperspace.
News
BREAKING: Colorado Legalizes Psilocybin Sessions in Historic Vote
Voters in the Centennial state just legalized guided magic mushroom experiences—and decriminalized personal use.
News
MDMA Therapy is Almost Legal—But Who Will Have Access?
MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder will likely be legal in the next two years. This is what we know about what it will look like.
News
There’s Now a Shroom Dispensary in the US
With gummies, powders, and capsules on sale, this Florida shop says they’ve found a legal loophole
Culture
The Best Psychedelic Songs of All Time
From medicine music to trippy rock classics, these are the best tracks to tune into when you’re on a journey
Culture
Why Humans Have Always Been Fascinated by Snakes—From Ayahuasceros to Egyptians
There are few animals as frightening and as fascinating as the snake. So why exactly have we obsessed over them for 70,000 years?
Why San Francisco Didn’t (Really) Decriminalize Psychedelics: Opinion 
Despite recent headlines that the Golden City decriminalized psychedelics, it’s not that simple
Psychedelic Guides
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy, Anyway?
Your trip might be over, but the journey is just beginning.
Equity and Reciprocity
Native American Church Asks Congress for Peyote Funding
The sacred psychedelic cactus faces threats of habitat loss and over-harvesting. The Church wants more protections.
Culture
57 Greatest Psychedelic Quotes Celebrating Science, Spirit—and A Little Mischief
"Drugs allow us to taste the beyond but do not make us masters of the transcendental.” —Satyananda Saraswati
News
Why Everyone Cares So Much About Colorado’s Psilocybin Bill
It represents a larger nationwide debate over psychedelic reform—here’s what you need to know
Psychedelic Guides
Where Are Magic Mushrooms Legal?
The legal status of psilocybin globally is in flux. Here's where you can journey without prosecution—sort of
Culture
What Made María Sabina Unique
We know her as the woman who gave foreigners mushrooms, but that story is incomplete
Psychedelic Guides
15 Legal Ways to Trip Right Now
Finding psychedelics is always risky in an era of prohibition. Here's how you can journey without breaking the law.
Culture
Top 12 Psychedelic Artists on Instagram Right Now
Delight your eyes and tickle your brain with these trippy visuals
Mycology
The Trippy Truth About Amanita muscaria, The World’s Most Famous Mushroom
From high to horror, the twisted tales of Amanita are as trippy as the mushroom itself.
Culture
Why Tripping at Raves Can Be Just As Healing as Ceremony
Sometimes casual hedonism doesn't just feel good—it's good for you.
Mycology
Nootropic Mushrooms: The Fungi That Build Better Brains
Compounds in these medicinal fungi may be natural "smart drugs."
News
Fake “MDMA Shop” Opens so People Can Experience What Buying Legal MDMA Would Be Like
You may be able to buy MDMA in a store like this one day—if Dutch activists get their way
News
Connecticut to Offer Legal MDMA and Psilocybin Therapy as Early as Next Year
Ahead of federal approval, Connecticut seeks to lay the groundwork for psychedelic treatments in the state
Culture
12 Best Movies to Watch on Acid
Turn on, tune in, and drop right into these fantastical films
Culture
Baby Boomers (Re)Discover Psychedelics as Tools for Aging with Grace
A growing number of folks are tripping for the first time in decades—but, this time, with more intention
Psychedelic Guides
PCP (aka Angel Dust) May Actually Have Therapeutic Potential
Mainstream media has portrayed PCP as a substance that makes people violent and erratic—but that’s not the whole story.
Mycology
The Viagra of the Himalayas—the World’s Most Expensive Fungus—Faces Serious Decline Due to Growing Demand
The caterpillar fungus sells for as much as $140 per gram in the markets of China.
Equity and Reciprocity
Sexual Abuse in Psychedelic Therapy: Important Steps Being Taken to Support Survivors
Whether you or someone you love has been violated, or you’re a part of the psychedelic community, you should know about these efforts.
News
Why Are Scientists Dosing Fish with Ayahuasca?
Apparently, they're the "lab rats of the sea." But will it really help us understand this sacred brew?
News
BREAKING NEWS: San Francisco Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca will be "among the lowest priorities" for law enforcement.
Equity and Reciprocity
This Psychedelic Company is Leading the Way on Reciprocity and Holistic Approaches to Healing
From immersive music experiences to cultural competency trainings, Numinus is reimagining the future of psychedelic healthcare.
Psychedelic Guides
This New, Legal Cannabis and Ketamine Therapy is Designed to Heal Trauma in the Body
Mental health practitioners report breakthroughs with PSIP, a growing therapy which surpasses the conscious mind and helps people process traumatic memories.
Opinion
How Psychedelics Might Fuel a Paradigm Shift: Opinion
We're living in dire times—and we're in dire need of change.
News
Adults Are Using More Psychedelics, But Teens Aren’t, Studies Find
Data from new federally-backed studies suggest that adults are tripping more, but teen use is decreasing.
Culture
The Forgotten History of Psychedelics in Africa
As plant medicines go "mainstream," we must remember their origin stories.
Culture
This Intentional Community Has Been Quietly Changing the World for Decades
From taking the McKennas into the Amazon on a ship to building a hotel for Tibetan refugees in Kathmandu, the Theater of All Possibilities has pioneered a new way of living and creating.
Psychedelic Guides
Inside Paul Stamets’ Massive Microdosing Study
"We now know that psilocybin mushroom microdosing works. It is indisputable that there are benefits." —Stamets
News
Biden Administration Prepares for Legalization of MDMA and Psilocybin Within Two Years
In the wake of a growing mental health crisis, the feds get ready for legal psychedelic therapy
California Psychedelics Legalization Bill Gutted by Key Committee
SB-519 would have allowed for the possession of DMT, psilocybin, and MDMA, among other substances—but not all psychedelic activists were onboard with it
Equity and Reciprocity
Muslims on Drugs: Psychedelics, Queerness, and Identity in the Post-9/11 Era
As a young queer Muslim using drugs, I struggled to reconcile all the parts of myself—until I realized where they unite and what they illuminate about our times.
Culture
From Jay-Z to Iboga: How this Celebrity Painter Found his (True) Calling
Chor Boogie’s path from high-profile portraits to Gabon.
Mycology
Lion’s Mane Capsules: A Definitive Buyers Guide
An herbalist tells you how to spot treasure among fool’s gold.
Equity and Reciprocity
The Peyote Plot: The Indigenous Fight to Conserve the Sacred Plant and the Spiritual Medicine it Contains
Peyote conservation and decriminalization efforts have been a hot topic in the psychedelic space. Here’s why.
Mycology
Cordyceps Mushroom: Benefits, Side Effects & More
This zombie fungus is surprisingly good for your health.
Psychedelic Guides
Study to Analyze Ayahuasca for Refugee Trauma
The research is set for this summer, over four months, and will primarily enroll women.
Mycology
Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa): Finding & Growing Maitake
The “dancing mushroom” isn’t psychedelic—but it’s still pretty trippy.
News
The “911” for Mental Health Crises is Now Live—But Will it Actually Help People?
A new number to call in times of a mental health crisis has drawn praise—and criticism.
Colorado Psychedelics Legalization Measure Qualifies for November Ballot
The bill would legalize the possession of certain psychedelics and allow for psilocybin treatment centers—but not all advocates are in favor of it
Culture
The Summer of Love—In Yiddish
A new generation of holy rebels from the fringes of Jewish life are using psychedelics to revolutionize religion.
Mycology
How to Identify Magic Mushrooms: Step-by-Step
Most little brown mushrooms look almost exactly the same—so how do you distinguish the divine from the deadly?
Psychedelic Guides
How to Become a Psychedelic Therapist
Experts weigh in on what it takes and what to look for in a training program.
Culture
Inside the Chemistry Lab Where the MDMA Godfather Synthesized Novel Psychedelics
Welcome to "The Farm."
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Pushes for Psychedelic Reform in Congress
The amendment would require the Department of Defense to study the therapeutic potential of psilocybin and MDMA for military service members
Culture
How the Shipibo Came to Be the Most Common Group Serving Ayahuasca to Foreigners
Modern ayahuasca ceremonies draw from the wisdom of Amazonian cultures, Shipibo culture in particular. So why isn't this common knowledge?
Mycology
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
You can still grow lion's mane even if you usually kill all of your plants—we promise.
States Are Embracing Psychedelics, Paving the Way for FDA Approval
Over the course of the past year, several states across the US have taken legal action to expand access to psychedelic-assisted therapies for some citizens. Many of these efforts have been catalyzed by veterans who have personally benefited from psychedelic-assisted therapies.
Culture
AI Can Now Generate DMT Visuals, Thanks To This Online Community
What happens when you feed artificial intelligence thousands of psychedelic images? They make machine elves, of course.
News
Colorado Legalizes MDMA Prescriptions Pending Federal Approval
The new legislation is one of several recent initiatives that would advance psychedelic and drug policy reform around the nation.
News
Oregon Officials Reject Rules for Spiritual and Religious Psilocybin
Critics oppose the closed-door decision, which may limit access for non-medical practitioners.
Mycology
Panaeolus cinctulus: Identification, Effects & More
Everyone thought this shroom was poisonous—and then they realized it was magic.
Opinion
Trauma is the New Buzzword, but Does Everyone Really Have It?
Just as the definition of trauma can at times be nebulous, so too what we mean when we talk about treating it—with or without psychedelics.
Mycology
Reishi Mushroom: Benefits List, Cultivation, and More
Human beings have a millennia-long relationship with the "mushroom of immortality."
News
50% of Microdosers Started During Pandemic, Survey Suggests
New report reveals unprecedented surge in microdosing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News
Psychedelics Activists Arrested at DEA Headquarters Amid Protest Over Psilocybin Access for Terminal Patients
Protest called attention to DEA’s obstruction of Right to Try statutes.
Opinion
The Advantages of Psychedelic Prohibition
As a legal psychedelic industry nears, facilitators fight for their right to remain underground.
Opinion
Conscious Capitalism is an Alibi and an Apology for Our Existing Paradigm
The philosophy is a paradox—and it doesn't work.
Mycology
Melmac Mushroom Strain: Effects, Potency & More
Penis Envy's otherworldly relative is ready to take the limelight.
Mycology
Stargazer Mushroom Strain: Cultivation, Effects, & More
They say this mushroom hails from Incan ruins—but how much do we really know about this “rare” cubensis?
Culture
11 Athletes Who Have Praised Psychedelics
Pro sports stars open up about how psychedelics impacted their lives and created "doorways to the future."
Mycology
Medicinal Mushroom Supplement Benefits: North Spore Spotlight
How often do you engage with mushrooms? For North Spore, supplements are a way to receive their gifts in daily life.
Opinion
Stop the Games: Get Out of the Drug-use Closet
At least 70 percent of people who use even the most maligned drugs, like alcohol and cocaine, don’t become addicts. It’s time for a more honest public narrative about all drugs.
Mycology
Z Strain Mushrooms: Effects, Cultivation, and More
The origin of this fast-growing mushroom may be shrouded in underground lore—but cultivators still love reliable fungus.
Mycology
Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata: The Ohio Valley Shroom Taking Over the World
Well, two continents at least—but is it a good thing?
Culture
Your Brain on Psychedelics Might Look the Same as Your Brain on Religious Mysticism
What’s “neurospirituality” all about? Spiritual experiences induced by psychedelics may have common neuronal pathways with traditional religious and mystical experiences.
Culture
The Psychonaut’s Guide to Kabbalah and Spiritual Journeying
What the ‘Four Worlds’ of Kabbalah can teach us about spiritual highs and lows.
News
The DEA Wants to Place Five Tryptamines in Schedule I and You Can Stop Them
The DEA might criminalize more psychedelics—but there's still time for public comment.
Opinion
Yes, Psychedelics Do Change Our Metaphysical Beliefs
Do psychedelics help us see reality more clearly, or do they lead us into a world of fantasy?
Culture
Trip Tunes: A Conversation with Producer Jon Hopkins About Making Music for Ketamine
We caught up with Grammy-nominated producer Jon Hopkins about his latest record Music for Psychedelic Therapy, and the immense responsibility of making music for the psychedelic realm.
Psychedelic Guides
Magic Truffles vs. Mushrooms: What’s the Difference?
Blue-bruising fruiting bodies aren’t the only gifts of the Psilocybe—some of the best treasures are hidden underground.
Culture
Laganja Estranja’s Psychedelic Life
The international drag queen sensation doesn't trip much these days, but her work embodies what it means to be psychedelic.
News
Missouri Legislators Introduce Bill to Give Terminally Ill Patients Access to Psychedelics
New Policies in Missouri could expand access to psychedelic therapies and decriminalize low-level possession of controlled substances.
Psychedelic Guides
The MDMA Comedown: Why Coming Down From Molly Feels So Bad
The real cause of the "Blue Monday" crash—according to a psychiatrist.
News
Will California Legalize Psilocybin in 2022?
California is already considering a psychedelic legalization bill in the legislature, but citizens may have the opportunity to vote on a psilocybin-specific initiative next fall. Here’s the 101 on what the Initiative is all about.
Psychedelic Guides
How to Come Out to Your Kids About Psychedelics
Simple tips for navigating tricky conversations in an era of prohibition.
News
Washington State Lawmakers Consider a Psilocybin Legalization Bill
The Washington Psilocybin Services Act would legalize “supported use” of psilocybin for adults 21 and over, regardless of medical diagnosis.
Psychedelic Guides
How To Vet Your Psychedelic Guide
Get references, ask critical questions, and most importantly, follow your gut.
Opinion
How MDMA Made Me a Better Parent
MDMA helped me reparent myself. And in doing that, I was better able to parent my sons.
News
Breaking: Port Townsend Becomes 13th City to Decriminalize Psychedelics
Port Townsend just became the second city in Washington state to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.
Psychedelic Guides
How to Start Microdosing Psychedelics
We asked the experts for tips on how to start microdosing—and what you really should know before you begin.
Culture
This Trippy New Book Takes You Through Modern Mushroom History—With Cartoons
An exclusive look at the love story of famed mycologists R. Gordon and Valentina Wasson—as cartoons.
Equity and Reciprocity
40 under 40 Outstanding BIPOC leaders in Drug Policy
This cadre of BIPOC talent is made to highlight the full spectrum of expertise available for those who are truly committed to transformational change.
Mycology
Psilocybe allenii: The Bay Area Shroom No One Can Recognize
Meet Psilocybe allenii, the mushroom that evaded even skilled mycologists for decades.
Psychedelic Guides
Can MDMA Increase Women’s Sexual Desire?
Mind Cure's Groundbreaking Initiative Addresses Female Sexual Dysfunction with MDMA
Psychedelic Guides
Microdosing Protocols: Microdosing Every Day vs. Every Other Day
Are there any risks to microdosing every day? We asked the experts all about microdosing protocols.
Equity and Reciprocity
Mining and Poaching Threatens 15,000-Year-Old Peyote Tradition in Mexico
The Wixárika people of Mexico struggle to continue their sacred pilgrimage to gather peyote amid extractive forces.
Psychedelic Guides
The LSD Comedown: Navigating the After Effects of Acid
The afterglow of a powerful LSD journey can set the stage for significant personal change—but how long does it last?
Equity and Reciprocity
Psychedelics Could Become Extractive Capitalism—Unless We Hold Stakeholders Accountable
Reciprocity with Indigenous stewards of plant medicine is one way to start.
Mycology
Mushroom Tinctures: A Complete Guide to an Age-Old Medicine
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make mushroom tinctures? Now’s your chance.
Equity and Reciprocity
6 Ways the Psychedelic Space Can Divest From Whiteness
How to heal our communities, work in reverence to these sacred medicines without perpetuating systemic harms, and leave more than what we came with for generations to come.
Mycology
Psilocybe subaeruginosa: Australia’s Most Famous Magic Mushroom
Is the most potent Psilocybe from down under? Meet Psilocybe subaeruginosa, one of the strongest magic mushrooms in the world.
News
Detroit Voters Decriminalize Psychedelics, Joining Ann Arbor
Detroit voters passed the city’s first psychedelic decriminalization initiative, making entheogenic plants among the lowest law enforcement priorities.
Equity and Reciprocity
Ibogaine and Iboga: Traditional Use, Conservation, and Ethical Considerations
Ibogaine expert and advocate tells all—from ethical sourcing to safety guidelines, and how to vet a medicine provider.
News
BREAKING: Easthampton, Mass. Decriminalizes Natural Psychedelics
Another Massachusetts city decriminalizes psychedelics. Will the trend continue?
News
Are Ketamine Clinics Paving the Way for Legal Psychedelic Therapy?
The proliferation of ketamine clinics around the country could offer a model for other psychedelic therapy clinics in the future. Here's what it's like on the inside.
Psychedelic Guides
Doing Shrooms Alone: The Art of Tripping Solo
Doing shrooms alone can be an incredibly powerful experience—but navigating hyperspace isn't always easy.
Culture
Inside the World’s Largest Collection of Acid Tabs
Mark McCloud has been collecting LSD art for decades—but the reason behind his devotion to acid might surprise you.
Psychedelic Guides
5 Biggest Reasons People Have a “Bad Trip”
The late Anthony Bourdain says it best: “Do not ever take LSD with assholes.”
News
Seattle Decriminalizes Possession and Cultivation Of Psychedelics
Seattle is now the largest city in the United States to decriminalize psychedelic plants and fungi.
Psychedelic Guides
Can You Develop a Tolerance to Shrooms?
Tolerance to shrooms develops faster than you think—you might be disappointed if you trip too often.
Equity and Reciprocity
People Are Facing Legal Repercussions for Serving Plant Medicine — Here’s What’s Being Done to Help Them
“All the recoveries that we see, all the second chances that people have, all the healing… we are not criminals.”
News
Shroom Delivery is Now a Thing
With psychedelics decriminalized, many entrepreneurs are taking advantage of grey market loopholes.
Psychedelic Guides
How To Come Down From A High: Navigating the Downslope of a Trip
Psychoactive experiences can be mentally and physically taxing. Here's how to come down from a high—the comfortable way.
News
What Happens When Dogs Eat Shrooms
Stumbling, howling, pupils dilated—and then they go back for more?
Psychedelic Guides
DMT vs. Mushrooms: Are We All Tripping On The Same Thing?
The molecules are similar. The trips are not.
Psychedelic Guides
What Do Shrooms Taste Like?
Save your taste buds. We'll tell you how to make shrooms delicious.
Psychedelic Guides
How Much Shrooms Should a Beginner Take?
Preparing for your first mushroom trip? We've got you.
Culture
How Dock Ellis Made Baseball History on LSD
The science, the theory, and the complicated unknowns of Dock Ellis’ acid- and amphetamine-fueled baseball achievement.
Mycology
The Tragic Story Of Magic Truffles: The Elusive Wild Psilocybe
Nothing is less psychedelic than unsolved crime.
Psychedelic Guides
Psychedelics and Breastfeeding: What We Know—and Don’t Know—About a Taboo Subject
Should a nursing parent abstain from psychedelics? Yes and no—here's what the science and indigenous wisdom tell about this practice.
Psychedelic Guides
The Stamets Stack: Can Microdosing Really Change Your Brain?
The Stamets Stack is a dosing protocol designed to enhance cognitive ability—but what do we really know about it?
Culture
The Rise of Shroom Slang and the New Language of Tripping
What is an experience without words to describe it?
Culture
Forget, Burning Man. Inside the Last Real Anarchist Gathering.
Rainbow Gatherings have been a phenomenon since 1972, offering a glimpse into an alternate reality, where money doesn't exist and psychedelic culture is the norm. But can this temporary, idyllic society have an impact on the outside world?
Psychedelic Guides
Psilocybin Therapy and the Rise of Existential Medicine
Does psilocybin therapy mark the dawn of a new era in mental health? A psychedelic researcher talks the future of existential medicine.
Mycology
Blue Meanies Mushrooms: A Guide to the Potent Panaeolus cyanescens
There are few psychedelic mushrooms as potent as Blue Meanies—or with so many names.
Culture
9 Celebrities on Their Life-Changing Psychedelic Experiences
"It was the most pleasurable sensation I had ever known, like an orgasm. It was the secret of life, the alchemist’s secret of life.” —Anaïs Nin
Culture
Wangechi Mutu: Between Palimpsest and Prayer
Contemporary artist Wangechi Mutu on transcending boundaries, reconnecting with the natural world, and reimagining a more humane co-existence.
Mycology
What’s a Substrate? The Best Growing Mediums for Potent Mushrooms
Mushies may love oats, rye, and horse manure, but these materials are far from their only favorite snacks.
News
California is On the Brink of Decriminalizing Psychedelics — But It’s Not that Simple
Inside the politics of ending psychedelic prohibition in the Golden State.
Mycology
Blue Bruising Mushrooms: What Causes The Color?
For decades, the cause of the bluing reaction in psychedelic mushrooms baffled scientists. German researchers finally cracked the code.
News
Donald Trump’s Distant Relative is Starting the “Amazon of LSD”
He claims it’s legal, but will it last?
Psychedelic Guides
Lucid Dreaming 101: What It Is and How to Go About It
Lucid dreaming is an ancient spiritual practice that comes with added health benefits. Here's how you can learn to lucid dream, and which herbs will help you get into the dreamstate.
Mycology
Psilocybe cyanescens: A Mycologist’s Guide to Wavy Caps
Wavy Caps may grow by the hundreds on a pile of wood chips—but are they really as potent as they’re made out to be? A mycologist dives into the history and science of Psilocybe cyanescens.
Mycology
Mushroom Spores and The Wild Ways They Work
The not-so-humble spore can fling into the air with rocket force and still produce trippy mushrooms—here's how.
Psychedelic Guides
Why Mindfulness Practitioners are Better Positioned to Trip on Psychedelics
But with all the gifts of a mindfulness practice, would meditators even feel as called to trip to begin with?
Psychedelic Guides
The Ayahuasca Experience: A Pilgrimage to the Spirit
The Ayahuasca experience transcends the chemical; it’s a pilgrimage into the realms of the self and the spirit.
Opinion
Religious Access to Psychedelics is No Substitute for Decriminalization
While some groups pursue religious exemption to incorporate psychedelics into their spiritual practice, this activist argues that decriminalization is the best strategy to achieve normalization of psychedelics for all and topple the Drug War.
Culture
A Brief Heritage of Ayahuasca Art
For over 30,000 years, visionary art has helped people integrate and translate their travels into the Dreamtime, the cosmos, and other worlds.
Opinion
Peering Through a Telescope: How Psychedelics Helped My Struggle with Alcohol
Psychedelics help you see reality as if looking through a telescope—but like alcohol, that doesn’t mean we should do them all the time.
Psychedelic Guides
Salvia Trip: The Basics
Experiencing a salvia trip is tricky. Here’s what to expect before, during, and after the process.
Psychedelic Guides
LSD Test Kit: Why Drug Checking is Essential for LSD
How to use an LSD test kit to protect yourself from adulterated drugs.
News
Breaking News: Federal Drug Decriminalization Measure Introduced in the House
The Drug Policy Reform Act seeks to end federal criminal penalties for drug possession, expunge criminal drug records, and invest in health-based approaches to drug policy.
Culture
Introducing the Mormon Psychedelic Summit
For some who have left the Mormon church, psychedelics provide an opportunity to heal feelings of alienation and find their own way.
Opinion
Consent is Psychedelic. Here’s Why.
"If psychedelics are about recognizing the ways that we are all one, consent is a way for us to act as such."
News
Breaking News: California State Senate Passes Psychedelic Legalization Bill
SB 519 is now headed to the State Assembly for a final vote before it can become law.
Culture
How a Queer Worldview Led Me Back to My Psychedelic Ukrainian Roots
Troubled by the common phenomenon of white people appropriating Indigenous traditions in the psychedelic space, this author rediscovered the folklore of her own ancestral lineage.
Psychedelic Guides
Salvia Flowers: Cultivation and Consumption
Salvia flowers are a naturally occurring, legal psychedelic. Here's what to know about these blooms.
Psychedelic Guides
Want to Measure the Magic in Your Mushrooms? You Can Now Test Psilocybin Potency at Home
The miraculix test kit shows the percentage of psilocybin in your mushrooms.
Mycology
Mushroom Coffee 101: A Detoxifying, Invigorating Potion
How to make this trendy new brew, step-by-step
Opinion
Psychedelics Aren’t Just Medicine, but Tools for “Human Enhancement”
Psychedelics for the “betterment of well people” isn’t a new notion, but recent legislation is giving the idea new life.
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Can Ayahuasca Help Us Communicate with the Souls of the Dead?
How ayahuasca can be an important tool for the bereaved.
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MDMA Test Kit: Why Drug Checking is Essential for Molly
How to use a molly test kit to protect yourself from adulterated drugs.
Psychedelic Guides
Can Breathwork Induce Psychedelic States?
How you can transform your consciousness and access healing through just breath.
Culture
LSD vs. Acid: A Brief History of Acid Slang
Acid. Orange Sunshine. Windowpane. Every generation has its own nickname for LSD. But, no matter what you call it, one thing’s certain—it’s long been a symbol of a peaceful counterculture.
News
Now that New York Legalized Cannabis, Could Psychedelics Be Next?
From New York City to Albany to tiny towns upstate, the tide of psychedelic decriminalization laps at the shores of the Empire State.
Psychedelic Guides
How Long Does Ketamine Last?
The route of administration, among several other factors like age and tolerance, will affect ketamine’s duration, not to mention the afterglow effect.
News
Scientists are Using AI to Develop New Psychedelic Drugs
Using supercomputers and machine learning, the next generation of psychedelics may look like nothing we've ever seen before.
Psychedelic Guides
Mushroom Dosage: What is the “Right” Amount of Shrooms?
Mushroom dosage can be tricky, especially when different varieties come with different potencies. Here’s what you should know.
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Ketamine Infusion: How Ketamine Can Treat Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, and More
How ketamine infusion therapy works, what it feels like, and what it's used for.
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Ketamine Dosage: How Much is OK and How Much is Too Much?
Ketamine dosage ranges depending on your consumption method. From intravenous to intramuscular to k-spray and more, here’s everything you should know.
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The DMT Experience: How to Go About it, and What to Expect
You can smoke changa, drink ayahuasca, or free-base or vaporizer DMT to have a DMT experience. But what are the pros and cons of each?
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Psilocybin for Depression: What You Should Know
Through the power of a mystical experience and new insights, psilocybin for depression may be a more efficient treatment than traditional pharmaceutical methods.
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Keepers of the Matrix: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Sacred Cacti
Mushrooms are en vogue, but what about the droves of psychedelic cacti?
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The Best Coffee Alternatives: Best Caffeine Alternatives for Getting Energy and Staying Grounded
Tea or chai lattes aren’t the only coffee substitutes; try one of these coffee alternatives instead.
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What is Salvia?
Salvia is sometimes compared to cannabis or DMT, but it is far different—here's everything you need to know.
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MDMA: What is Molly?
Everything you need to know about molly or MDMA, everyone's favorite club drug that's fast becoming an FDA-approved trauma treatment medication.
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Ketamine For Depression: The Highs and Lows
Everything you should know about using ketamine for depression, from administration methods to side effects.
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Do Psychedelics Alter the Menstrual Cycle?
A number of anecdotal reports point to psychedelics' potential to trigger early menstruation and rebalance hormones.
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The (Very) Best Movies to Watch on Shrooms
From awe-inspiring nature docs to trippy animations, here are the best movies to watch on shrooms.
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Best Ayahuasca Retreats: How to Choose the Right Ayahuasca Retreat For You
There’s a number of criteria followed by the best ayahuasca retreats. Read our guide to properly vet where you go.
Psychedelic Guides
Ketamine Clinics and Therapists: What to Look for if You’re Seeking Ketamine Therapy, and How to Find The Best Ketamine Clinics Near You
Ketamine clinics are opening across the country—but they range in quality widely. Here’s what to look for.
Psychedelic Guides
Yes, Ketamine Addiction Is a Thing. Here’s What You Need to Know.
Ketamine has been growing in popularity in the clinic and on the dance floor—but ketamine addiction is a real risk
Opinion
When Acid Makes You Feel Like Jesus
Experts weigh in on the connection between the spiritual and the psychedelic and why some trippers feel like religious figures.
News
Meet the Psychedelic Rapper Running for New York City Mayor
The New York rapper and mayor hopeful Paperboy Prince is challenging mainstream politics with a trippy message of love.
Psychedelic Guides
Microdosing LSA: People are Microdosing Acid’s Less Known, Legal Cousin
Microdosing LSA—like microdosing, in general—is growing in popularity, but we don’t know much about it.
Mycology
Penis Envy Mushrooms: Murder & Conspiracy Behind the World’s Trippiest Shroom
Penis Envy mushrooms were encountered by ethnobotanist Terence McKenna in the Amazon...the story unfolds from there.
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Microdosing LSD: Could it Change Your Life For The Better?
Microdosing LSD has shown promise for everything from depression to insomnia. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
Psychedelic Guides
How Long Does It Take for Shrooms to Kick In?
Well, it depends on a lot of things—from your body to how you take them.
Psychedelic Guides
Microdosing for Chronic Pain: Does it Actually Help?
We need alternatives to over-the-counter painkillers. Could microdosing for chronic pain be the answer?
News
Is Social Media the Best Place to Buy Drugs?
Whereas once the darknet was the go-to place for buying illicit substances on the internet, now many vendors have taken to "clearweb" platforms like Instagram.
Equity and Reciprocity
Black People Trip: Meet the Woman Creating Black Psychedelic Community
A conversation on Blackness, what constitutes a trip guide, the meaning of Black History Month, and more.
News
This Weird, Futuristic Helmet Will Let People Scan Their Brains While Tripping
Could brain imaging help us understand how psychedelics work?
News
Cambridge Decriminalizes Psychedelics
On Wednesday (Feb. 3), Cambridge joined the movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.
Psychedelic Guides
MDMA-Assisted Therapy is Less Effective if You Take Antidepressants
A new analysis of four MDMA studies found that a history of taking antidepressants can make the treatment less effective.
Psychedelic Guides
Microdosing Caffeine: What You Should Know
Psychedelics aren’t the only substances you can microdose—some people are choosing to microdose the world’s most popular drug.
Culture
From Inhaling Xenon to Growing Iboga: Inside the 3rd Season of Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia
A Q&A with drug journalist Hamilton Morris on the Drug War, psychoactive drugs on the periodic table, and a burgeoning opioid prevalence in West Africa.
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Shrooming at the Symphony: How Does Music Affect the Psychedelic Experience?
A new study explores how different musical genres can impact psychedelic therapy.
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Microdosing Workouts: Could They Change the Fitness Game?
Microdosing psychedelics as part of your workout regime isn’t all there is to “microdosing workouts.” You might even consider exercising for microdosable intervals, as well.
Opinion
Today, DoubleBlind Makes these 5 Promises to You
A candid letter from DoubleBlind's Editor-in-Chief
Opinion
Why All Drugs Should be Legal
Neuroscientist Dr. Carl talks drug addiction, legalization, the opioid crisis, and more in a discussion about his new book "Drug Use for Grown-Ups"
Opinion
Here’s What’s Missing From Conversations About Psychedelic Integration
Gleaning the insights of your last trip is more than talking to an integration therapist, and more than "doing the work"—should we be calling it "work" anyway?
News
Breaking: Somerville, Massachusetts Decriminalizes Naturally Occurring Psychedelics
The measure passed with a landslide vote of 9-0.
Equity and Reciprocity
What Growing My Own Mushrooms Taught Me About BIPOC Healing in Today’s America
Growing a batch of magic mushrooms for my own therapeutic and spiritual growth is the latest step in my long journey of mental health healing.
Psychedelic Guides
Should You Say “I Love You” While on MDMA?
MDMA is called the “love drug” for good reason, but are there dangers to expressing love while under the influence?
Psychedelic Guides
What It’s Like to Do Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Suzannah Weiss was hoping to use ketamine in order to reduce anxiety and symptoms of Lyme disease, including fatigue, irritability, and insomnia—here's how it went.
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Here’s What Happens When Animals Eat LSD
A series of experiments show the effects of acid on dolphins, cats, and other species.
News
This Former Latter-day Saint Politician Started a Psilocybin Church—But Is it Legal?
The story behind Steve Urquhart, founder and "protector" of The Divine Assembly.
Culture
Remembering the Late Michael Alig, King of the Club Kids, Ex-Con Killer… And Unconventional Psychedelic Pioneer
The 54-year-old nightclub fixture pioneered NYC rave culture, but struggled with his own demons—drug addiction and the murder of drug dealer Angel Melendez, among them.
Psychedelic Guides
Can Orange Juice Really Improve a Psychedelic Trip?
The facts and fictions about this urban legend.
Culture
The Dark Side of Festival Culture
When psychedelic-fueled revelry becomes delirium and abuse.
Psychedelic Guides
Does Ketamine Have a Dark Side?
The increasing use of ketamine for mental health should not let us forget that this combination clinical and party drug also has addictive potential.
Equity and Reciprocity
How Anti-Racism is a Form of Psychedelic Harm Reduction
Psychedelics don't inherently make us more just—we must work at it, together.
Equity and Reciprocity
New Law Threatens to Gut the Brazilian Amazon
Brazil's Congress is about to vote on a policy that would legalize mining and other industries in the rainforest, whilst denying indigenous people the right to object.
Psychedelic Guides
Can Psychedelics Help Us Face Our Fear of Death?
There are no treatments available to help people cope with dying. Are psychedelics the answer?
News
DMT to be Researched for Depression for the First Time
Researchers are hopeful "the spirit molecule" will also treat OCD and PTSD, among other conditions.
News
Is Palo Santo Actually Endangered?
A conservation report raises concerns about the sustainability of this sacred wood.
Psychedelic Guides
Why Does the Brain Make Its Own DMT?
Scientists are grappling with the question of what biological role DMT plays in the human body.
News
Where Will Psychedelics and Other Drugs Be Decriminalized Next?
Drug decriminalization is taking the world by storm—from Vancouver to Vermont, Washington and California, efforts to bring down prohibition are skyrocketing.
News
Vancouver Becomes First City in Canada to Decriminalize All Drugs
On Wednesday (Nov. 25), Vancouver's City Council unanimously voted to decriminalize all drugs, from LSD to heroin.
Psychedelic Guides
MDA: Everything You Should Know About the “Sass Drug,” What is MDA, and MDA vs. MDMA
MDA is a cousin of MDMA and the sassafrass tree, but the "sass drug" engenders a different experience in its own right.
Psychedelic Guides
This “Psychedelic Peer Support Line” Will Help You Through Your Next Trip
"Real-time support—when time doesn't seem real."
Psychedelic Guides
What Removing the “Hallucinations” from Psychedelics Means for Psychotherapy
A growing number of companies and researchers are attempting to make psychedelics that don’t cause hallucinations or visions. But will they work as well?
Psychedelic Guides
What is Ayahuasca? Benefits, Risks, Side Effects
Ayahuasca has increased in popularity around the globe—here's what you should know about this entheogenic plant medicine.
Opinion
How Tripping Can Help Us Reimagine Capitalism Ahead of Psychedelic Commercialization
Here's what the success and failures of cannabis industry can teach those in the psychedelic space about a healthy relationship to profit.
News
Psychedelics Won the Election—Except the Psychedelic that is Donald Trump
Donald Trump and the Drug War are on the way out—what does this mean for our culture, for our future?
Psychedelic Guides
Can Psychedelics Treat Eating Disorders?
After an ayahuasca ceremony, one ED patient smashed her scale, beginning a journey of healing. Now a number of studies are showing proof that psychedelics could be more promising than traditional treatments.
News
Breaking News: Oregon Legalizes Psilocybin Therapy
Under the new policy, licensed facilitators can give psilocybin to adults over 21 in therapeutic contexts.
News
Breaking News: Oregon Becomes the First State to Decriminalize All Drugs
Oregonians pass Measure 110 to decriminalize personal possession amounts of all drugs, from LSD and MDMA to meth and heroin.
News
Breaking: Washington D.C. Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plants and Fungi
Voters approve Initiative 81, the Capitol's own Decriminalize Nature measure.
Culture
Where Witchcraft Meets Plant Medicine
How witches from ancient Greece to Gaeilge used plant medicine for sorcery, prophecy, and divine connection.
Equity and Reciprocity
Inside the ‘Psychedelic Exceptionalism’ Debate: Should All Drugs be Legal, or Just Pot and Psychedelics?
Social justice advocates critique the psychedelic community for leaving behind those most impacted by the War on Drugs.
Psychedelic Guides
What Is Mescaline? A Guide to this Cactus-Derived Psychedelic
Aldous Huxley popularized mescaline in "The Doors of Perception," but no conversation today about this entheogen is complete without attention paid to indigenous sovereignty and conservation strategies around the mescaline-containing peyote succulent.
Psychedelic Guides
Could Giving Acid to Dolphins Help Us Talk to Aliens?
How dolphins on LSD shaped the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
Psychedelic Guides
6 Herbs to Enhance Your Next Psychedelic Trip
These "herbal allies" can calm your nerves, induce euphoria, and complement your journey.
Culture
A Trip Through the Universe: How Psychedelic Art Overlaps with Space Art
The earliest blotter papers expressed the astronomical depths of LSD with images of crescent moons, swirling nebulas, and star scapes.
Psychedelic Guides
HPPD: Visual Flashbacks are Still Possible After a Trip is Over—But It’s Unlikely
Everything you should know about HPPD—Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder.
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Set and Setting: Here’s How to Prepare Your Mind & Space Before Using Psychedelics
Timothy Leary first introduced the concept of "set and setting" in 1964—now it's ubiquitous throughout the psychedelic world. Read on at DoubleBlind.
Psychedelic Guides
What is Kitty Flipping? The 101 on Mixing Ketamine and MDMA
How much you know about this popular combo says a lot about your familiarity with club drugs—and Jennifer Lopez movies.
News
Psychedelic Gold Rush? Psilocybin Startup Compass Pathways Goes Public at More than $1B
Here's why Wall Street is starting to see the value in psychedelics.
Opinion
Can Psychedelics Rekindle Ancient Animism in Modern Society?
Animism—seeing the spirit in everything—goes deeper than the psychedelic experience; and this distinction may be crucial for psychedelic healing work.
A Mushroom Cultivation Cheat Sheet for City Dwellers
Keep your cat away from your shrooms, and other tips and tricks for growing fungi.
Psychedelic Guides
GHB Drug: What It’s Like to Trip on GHB
Although GHB is known as the "date rape drug," it is getting big on the party scene.
Breaking News: Ann Arbor Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Ann Arbor just became the third city in the United States to decriminalize all-naturally entheogens.
Psychedelic Guides
Can Psychedelics Treat Physical Pain?
From ayahuasca to iboga, and even synthetic compounds, people are turning to psychedelics to treat pain, in addition to mental health.
Psychedelic Guides
LSD Tolerance Could Develop Faster than You Expect
Hypothetically, if you take acid multiple times a week, you could expect to develop an LSD tolerance. Here's why the potency decreases over repeated use.
Psychedelic Guides
Will MDMA Help You Have a Better Acid Trip?
Researchers are conducting a study on "candy flipping" — the practice of combining MDMA and LSD.
Psychedelic Guides
Machine Elves or “DMT Elves”: A Journey Into The DMT Spirit World
Many people report seeing "machine elves" or "DMT elves," but why do so many people see entities and why do different people have such similar experiences?
Culture
Psychedelic Synergies in the Bible: How Ancient Shamans and Priests Combined Plants to Get High
Old Testament plant mixtures—like the ingredients in ayahuasca—provide a greater wholistic benefit than each component's individual effects.
Opinion
Time to Freak Out: Get Offline, Go Inward, and Protect the Soul
With COVID forcing us online more than ever before—we're in a "spiritual emergency" struggling against the "Satanic trifecta of Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram." Now's a time for "internet hygiene, soul substance, and the correct placement of things."
Psychedelic Guides
5-MeO-DMT: The Story Behind the “God Molecule”
This mystical molecule is considered to be a less visual, yet more intense cousin of DMT.
Mycology
Where Do Magic Mushrooms Grow?
What do shrooms look like and where do they grow? Here are some tips for where to find shrooms while foraging.
Culture
Watch Trippy Visual Art from Every Decade
But make sure you have the right set and setting first.
Psychedelic Guides
This App Guides You Through Tripping
"Trip" helps users dive into their consciousness—whether with psychedelics or mindfulness techniques like meditation.
News
This Dot-Com Guru is Asking Trump to Legalize Psychedelics
Michael "Zappy" Zapolin, who made an ayahuasca documentary with Michelle Rodriguez, is recruiting Lamar Odom to his psychedelic legalization "Mind Army."
Psychedelic Guides
Kambo: Is Burning Frog Venom into Your Skin a Wonder Cleanse or Risky Procedure?
Getting poisoned with frog venom doesn't sound fun, but enthusiasts swear by it.
Psychedelic Guides
Changa: What is Changa? The Truth About Smokeable Ayahuasca
Changa is fairly new compared to the centuries-old ayahuasca tradition—but both are ways to consume DMT.
News
After Permitting Psilocybin for Terminal Patients, Canada Could Open the Door to Psychedelics
Some Canadians with life-threatening illnesses can now try magic mushrooms to ease their mind. But it could open the door to much more for the Great White North’s psychedelic scene.
Psychedelic Guides
Sex on Acid, MDMA, Shrooms & More
Regardless of which psychedelic you take, sex on acid, shrooms and other psychedelics all benefit from one critical factor: set and setting.
Psychedelic Guides
How To Make LSD: The Process Explained
While LSD is derived from the ergot fungus, the acid we know and love is synthesized in a lab.
Psychedelic Guides
LSA Drug: The Trippy Story Behind the Compound in Morning Glory Plants
The seeds of morning glories and some other plants contain LSA, a cousin of LSD. Here's what to know about the effects of the LSA drug, proper dosage and more.
Equity and Reciprocity
The Sacred Cacao Ceremony: Is it Healing or Culturally Appropriative?
With cacao ceremonies on the rise, who has the right to access this plant medicine, and what do we owe to the plant's cultural heritage?
News
What You Should Know about Washington D.C.’s Campaign to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Psychedelics
The lowdown on Decriminalize Nature D.C.
Psychedelic Guides
How Ibogaine Can Help with the Opioid Crisis
We're facing the most devastating overdose epidemic in American history. But can we overcome the "great disconnect" between science and stigma in order for ibogaine to help with the solution?
Psychedelic Guides
Is it Worth Kidnapping Toads to Extract their Psychedelic Venom—When You Could Make it In a Lab?
The debate over synthetic and toad-derived 5-MeO-DMT.
News
How Oregon is Leading the Country in Drug Policy Reform
The confluence of campaigns to legalize psilocybin therapy, decriminalize all drugs, and to decriminalize entheogens at the local level has made Oregon home to a complementary reform movement.
Opinion
Why Humans Believe in God
Cognitive scientist Justin Lane on the evolutionary imperative for having a spiritual practice
Culture
Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out: A Previously Unpublished Interview with Timothy Leary
Roger Steffens and Timothy Leary talk Buddhism, Leary's first trip, and why partisan politics make no sense.
Psychedelic Guides
What is 2C-B? The Complete and Honest Explainer
This novel psychedelic was invented by Sasha Shulgin, the "godfather" of MDMA.
Psychedelic Guides
How Psychedelics Help with Gender Identity and Transition
A mushroom trip was the major tipping point leading Ivy to "meet" her true self, and deciding to come out to the world.
Why Feeling “Connected” Is Good For Your Health
In an interview about her new book "Good Chemistry," psychiatrist Julie Holland dishes on the health benefits of social connection, the promise of psychedelics, and the importance of nourishing the soul.
Culture
How Psychedelics are Reigniting Judaism
Rabbi Kamenetz is bringing psychedelics back—to the synagogue, that is.
Culture
Why People are Using Ketamine Nasal Spray to Party
Diversion of high-grade ketamine from clinics, coupled with the popularity of the k-spray method, has allowed many ravers to experience the therapeutic potential of this drug in a safer way.
Culture
Legal Highs: The Top Legal Psychoactive Plants in the US and Canada
From coffee and kratom to mandrake and morning glories, these plants will cause psychoactive, and even hallucinogenic effects.
Equity and Reciprocity
How the Psychedelic Movement Can Support Black Lives Matter
The principle of psychedelic intersectionality demands we use these medicines as a jumping off point to further justice within the psychedelic community, and beyond.
Equity and Reciprocity
75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
"If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor" — Desmond Tutu
Equity and Reciprocity
Psychedelic Studies Have Marginalized LGBTQI+ Communities for Years—These Researchers Are Changing That
A new group of researchers are righting historical wrongs by studying how psychedelics can help gender and sexual minorities.
Opinion
Birds Playing Tiny Violins; Diving Deeper with Psilocybin in the Pandemic
During a pre-pandemic mushroom trip, she had a vision of the corona virus; now she's returning to the medicine.
Opinion
Can this Little Known Third Party Herald a New Political Paradigm?
The One Nation Party is running on an "all-win" platform upholding psychedelic ideals, but are their campaign promises feasible?
Equity and Reciprocity
Native Tribes Should Have More Say in the Psychedelic Movement
At the Psychedelic Liberty Summit, many voiced concerns over land conservation, the peyote sacrament, and the role of native voices in legislative reform.
Psychedelic Guides
What You Should Know to Have a Safe Kambo Experience
Brandon Begley passed away from a water overdose following a kambo and ayahuasca ceremony. Here's how that could have been avoided.
Psychedelic Guides
The Complete Guide to 4-AcO-DMT: Synthetic Shrooms or in a Class of Its Own?
Call it 4-Acetoxy-DMT, 4-AcO, Psilacetin, O-Acetylpsilocin, or synthetic shrooms, here's everything you should know about this little-known psychedelic research chemical.
Psychedelic Guides
What is Kava? A Complete Guide
Side effects, preparation, origins, and everything you should know about the native South Pacific root beverage.
Culture
How this Herbal Essential Oil Can Soothe, Balance, and Spark Your Inner Flame
DoubleBlind partnered with Colibri Healing to bring you a custom-crafted sacral balancing oil.
Opinion
Should You Take Psychedelics While You’re Sick with COVID?
Some people are using psychedelics for their potential anti-inflammatory properties, while others are aiming to mitigate the physical and emotional symptoms once or if they contract the virus.
Opinion
Decriminalization vs. Legalization: What’s the Difference?
Your guide to the differences between decriminalization vs. legalization when it comes to drugs.
Psychedelic Guides
Types of Ketamine—Which One Works Best?
Janssen Pharmaceuticals has patented a filtered version of ketamine called Spravato. Here's the breakdown of all the types of ketamine that exist today, including the generic version that has been around since the Sixties.
Culture
Tripping with the Stars: New Netflix Film Documents Celebrities’ Psychedelic Experiences
We asked filmmaker Donick Cary what it was like working on "Have a Good Trip" for over the past decade.
Opinion
Integrating Lessons of the Pandemic with “Psychedelic Poetry”
The COVID-19 pandemic can feel like a psychedelic trip. Here's how poetry can help us process it.
Opinion
Everything’s Canceled: How the Psychedelic Community is Coping
We're all grieving something that doesn't exist any longer: in-person community. But here's how we're moving forward.
News
Amid COVID-19 Lockdown, Psychedelic Reform Campaigns Go Digital
Washington D.C. Council approved a bill to let Decriminalize Nature DC gather signatures remotely, while Decriminalize California petitions for an extension.
Culture
Were There Psychoactive Plants in the Bible?
Psychoactive plants in the Bible may seem few and far between, but the Holy text is ripe with botanical medicines, ceremonial incense, and purifying extracts.
Culture
Entheogen: What Does This Word Actually Mean?
'Entheogen' is rebranding psychedelics, evoking the language of divine medicine.
News
New York Assemblywoman Introduces Measure to Decriminalize Psilocybin
This is among the first decriminalization bills in the country to be introduced by a legislator, rather than an activist group.
Culture
Why Kava is a Beautiful, Legal Way to Treat Anxiety, Build Community, and Create Ritual
Kava is known for its mellow, relaxing effect. Now DoubleBlind has partnered with Potent Kava so you can try it at home.
News
Dr. Bronner’s Donates $1 Mil to Legalize Medical Psilocybin in Oregon
Dr. Bronner's Soaps is on a mission to overturn psychedelic prohibition—starting with Oregon
News
You Can Now Get Ketamine in the Mail for Your Depression
Take home ketamine and online therapy are helping people cope with the COVID-19 crisis.
News
Are Mushrooms Legal in California? Thanks to COVID-19, Shrooms Will Remain Illegal —For Now
Social distancing measures have halted Decriminalize California’s desire to make mushrooms legal in California.
Opinion
Why Psychedelic Trips are So Much More Than a Series of Neurological Mechanisms
The mind is greater than the sum of its neurological parts.
Psychedelic Guides
Bicycle Day: Demons, Milk, and “Medicine for the Soul”
A brief history on Albert Hofmann's botched experiment with LSD that sparked a cultural phenomenon.
Opinion
Why 2020 is the Year of Psychedelics and Threesomes
Threesomes may seem like a threat to monogamous partnership—if you haven't used psychedelics to uncover the open nature of love and the self.
Psychedelic Guides
Why a Drug Testing Kit for MDMA or LSD Could Save Lives
Everything you should know about the best MDMA test kit and LSD test kit on the market.
Opinion
If You Can’t Go Out, Go In: How Psychedelics Make Quarantine a Time of Self Renewal
The Covid-19 lockdown has given us time to explore our inner-worlds, and psychedelics are the perfect tool.
News
This Startup is Developing a DMT-Based Addiction Treatment
Does pharmaceuticalizing the DMT experience make it more accessible, or detract from the therapeutic value of ego death and mysticism?
Psychedelic Guides
Sex on MDMA: Does It Ruin Sober Sex?
You might reach euphoria through sex on MDMA, just remember to integrate the tools you learn in paradise.
Opinion
Can Psychedelics Make You Fall in Love Faster?
Psychedelics can speed up the process of falling in love—but does that love remain in tact after the trip is over?
Psychedelic Guides
5 Ways to Trip Without Psychedelics
Turns out, you don't need psychedelics to have a psychedelic experience.
Psychedelic Guides
Redesigning Psychedelic Mushrooms to Never Cause a “Bad Trip”
The key to "good trips only" may lie in aeruginascin, the CBD of psilocybin mushrooms.
Opinion
COVID-19 Isn’t Just a Medical Crisis—It’s an Existential One
As we self-quarantine for Coronavirus, we're going to have a lot of time to contemplate our world today and our roles in it.
Culture
More Parents Take Psychedelics Than You Think
Parents with young children face unique stigma and consequences for coming out about their psychedelic use — but they still seek psychedelic community with other parents.
Psychedelic Guides
Ketamine: The Psychedelic Painkiller that Could Halt the Opioid Crisis?
Mainstreaming ketamine as a pain management tool could help mainstream psychedelic medicine more broadly.
Opinion
Can Psychedelics Make You Polyamorous?
Psychedelics can help you recognize the infinite nature of love, but will they provide the tools to carry ethical non-monogamy?
Equity and Reciprocity
Is Good Therapy Too Inaccessible to POC?
Navigating health insurance to find a therapist is hard enough. It's even harder when you're a black woman, seeking a black female therapist.
Culture
Did Ancient Buddhists Use Psychedelics?
Buddhists have a reputation for living drug and alcohol-free, but author Mike Crowley has found a visionary elixir called "amrita" to play no small role in early Buddhist practice.
Culture
Beyond Mushrooms: The Mysterious, Magical World of African Plant Medicine
As one of the world's oldest inhabited regions, Africa is home to a variety of plant medicines, so why don't we know more about this kingdom of ceremony?
Psychedelic Guides
How to Trip in New York City
NYC can be exhilarating, overwhelming, and downright magical. Here's your guide to tripping in what's arguably America's most psychedelic city.
Psychedelic Guides
Ego Death: Everything You Should Know
Ego death can be among the most transcendent or terrifying events of a person's life. But what exactly is happening in the brain during this kind of psychedelic experience?
Opinion
Why I Quit Microdosing LSD
Is microdosing worth all the hype? Some psychonauts say no, arguing in favor of less frequent (macro)doses.
Opinion
If You Could Relive the Same Exact Life You’re Living Now, Would You?
German philosopher Thomas K. Metzinger's theory of "consciousness culture" asks us to evaluate whether we're living our best lives in the most ethical way.
News
Entheogenic Plants & Fungi: The Campaign to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Psychedelics
Dozens of localities around the country are following Oakland's example, forming their own Decriminalize Nature chapters to end prohibition around entheogenic plants and fungi.
News
Psychedelics on the Stock Exchange?
In the wake of the cannabis green rush, investors are eyeing psychedelics, while Canadian pharma company Mindmed aims to go public this March.
Culture
The Greatest Psychedelic Books of All Time
Curl up and get lost. We found trippy reads for every occassion.
Psychedelic Guides
Can Ayahuasca Heal Grief?
According to a new study, the "ancestor vine" may help the bereaved cope with their loss.
Culture
How Psychedelics Helped This Transgender Rapper and Military Vet Unlock his Creativity
"Psychedelics allowed the veil to be lifted off my mind, the strings to be cut, and for me to be free" — NOVAGAWD DeGrate
Psychedelic Guides
DMT Pens: Is It Safe to Vape DMT?
Several cannabis vape pens have been linked to a new, life-threatening lung disease, but are DMT pens any better?
News
“Gracias Compañera”: Inside Mexico’s International Zapatista Feminist Summit
The women-only gathering in the Chiapas highlands lures women from around the world to fight the patriarchy, and rail against femicide.
Opinion
Why More Therapists Need to Learn About Psychedelics—Now
Ten percent of Americans have tried a psychedelic—but are mainstream mental health professionals prepared to help them after their trip?
Psychedelic Guides
Using Psychedelics to Heal from Sexual Trauma
Psychedelics are promising tools to help survivors reprocess their experience and heal from PTSD.
News
Breaking : Santa Cruz City Council Votes to Decriminalize Entheogenic Plants and Fungi
Santa Cruz is now the second jurisdiction in California to pass a Decriminalize Nature Initiative, and the third in the country to decriminalize mushrooms.
Culture
What Does It Mean to “Be Here Now?”
One man tackles an age-old question—and comes upon insights, beneficial to us all.
News
Why MDMA Will Likely Be Legal Before Weed
Despite the cannabis movement's gains in jurisdictions around the country, MDMA is further along in the process to become a prescription medication.
Opinion
What Permaculture Teaches Us About Psychedelics
Permaculture helps us recognize systemic patterns and relationships—here's how that applies to the psychedelic movement.
News
You Can Now Buy a Microdosing Kit Online
Canadian company Microdelics offers ready-made kits containing the acid analog, 1P-LSD.
Culture
Futurist Jason Silva on Psychedelics and the Paradigm Shift That’s Changing Everything
Silva's new podcast Flow Sessions takes listeners on a deep dive inside his mind.
Psychedelic Guides
I Love You—Let’s Trip Together
Psychedelics help couples work through issues of intimacy and communication
News
Will Shroom Dispensaries Become a Thing Anytime Soon?
With the decriminalization of psilocybin, it's hard not to wonder whether magic mushrooms will follow the path of cannabis.
Culture
Beautiful and Grotesque Sculptures On the Burden of Womanhood
Chinese Artist Lin Tianmiao draws attention to the oppression of women’s bodies with contorted figures and elaborate costuming
Culture
Goodbye, Ram Dass. We Love You.
Ram Dass was ready to die. Here's how we can honor his legacy.
News
More Patients Could Have Access to MDMA Therapy—Before the FDA Approves It
For the first time since MDMA was made illegal, patients may have "expanded access" outside a clinical setting.
Psychedelic Guides
How to Trip Sit Someone on Psychedelics
If you want to know how to trip sit, learning how to "hold space" can determine the difference between a transformative trip and a challenging one.
News
Prescription Psychedelics are Almost Here—But Western Medicine Isn’t Ready
A paradigm shift needs to happen as psychedelics go legal. PEACH—Psychedelic Education and Community Healing—is the path forward.
Culture
5 Women in Psychedelics You Should Know About
Badass women making waves in the psychedelic movement, from research to drug policy reform
Culture
Jewish and Transgender
The journey to authenticity means reconciling the various parts of who we are
Psychedelic Guides
Synthetic Psilocybin: What’s Lost Without The Mushroom?
For research in the United States, volunteers typically receive synthetic psilocybin. Does that matter?
Psychedelic Guides
Play Parties and Psychedelics: Magic or Mistake?
Sex on psychedelics can be mind-blowing, but integrating the combination into the play scene can be risky.
News
There’s Now a Federal Psychedelic Lobby
They started in Denver—and they're taking the movement nationwide
Equity and Reciprocity
Where are All the Queer People?
The mental health field has historically neglected the LGBTQI+ community. Psychedelic research has been no exception—until now.
Psychedelic Guides
Why You Need to be Careful About the Ketamine Clinic You Choose
Ketamine could pave the way for legal psychedelics—if careless clinics don’t get in the way
Opinion
How the Psychedelic Community Can (Actually) Create a Better World
It's time to move beyond the personal healing narrative
Culture
Rick Strassman on DMT and the Mystical State
Before we claim that spiritual experiences heal, we must agree on what a spiritual experience is.
Opinion
The Function of Awe
About sixty percent of Americans say they’re worried about climate change—so why aren’t they doing anything about it?
News
Dr. Bronner’s Donates $150k to Legalize Medical Psilocybin in Oregon
In 2020, Oregon could become the first state with legal psilocybin clinics.
News
This Company is Developing a Drug Based on Ibogaine for the Opioid Crisis
18-MC allegedly puts an end to unhealthy cravings while sparing patients a brutal trip
Watch the Vibrations of Ayahuasca Songs Projected on Water
Contemporary Artist Naziha Mestaoui uses technology to make the invisible visible
Equity and Reciprocity
MDMA for Racial Trauma
More than 80 percent of participants in psychedelic trials going back to 1993 have been white. Monnica Williams is working to change that.
On Being’s Krista Tippett on Her Own Spiritual Journey
The radio host answers the questions she's spent her career asking others
Equity and Reciprocity
The Ayahuasca Privilege
Ayahuasca may be incredibly healing—but most people can't afford it.
Opinion
The Inherent Queerness of Psychedelics
Author Bett Williams' winding road to finding mushrooms—and herself.
Alex Grey on His Journey to Finding God
"We need to quickly understand that this is a sacred world. That is the message of psychedelics."
News
Piatsaw
Photojournalist Nicola Ókin captures the deep resilience of indigenous communities facing extractive forces in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
Equity and Reciprocity
How the Psychedelic Industry Can Learn From the Cannabis Industry’s Mistakes
The cannabis industry has drifted from its grassroots values. Will the psychedelic field be more equitable?
What You Should Know about Microdosing for Anxiety
The lowdown on microdosing LSD, psilocybin, and DMT to ease anxiety.
Is Most Science News Bullshit?
Our reverence for science has led to a culture of “new findings” and sensationalistic headlines
Breaking Us Down: Why ‘Self-Care’ is a Paradox for Black People in America
How the loneliness and grief of the COVID crisis add layers to the undertaking of 'self-care'
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Mycology
How Long Does It Take for Shrooms to Kick In?
Well, it depends on a lot of things—from your body to how you take them.
Mycology
How to Take Shrooms
Want to know how to take shrooms? Michelle Janikian has everything you need to know.
