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Politics
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.”
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People + Opinions
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.
Equity + Indigenous 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.
Mental Health
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.
Health & Wellness
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.
Science
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.
Politics
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.
Politics
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.
Mental Health
Men Need Healing Circles, Too
Inside the growing movement of men building community to help each other heal from personal and societal trauma.
Politics
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.
Health & Wellness
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.
Politics
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.
People + Opinions
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?
Mental Health
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.
Politics
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.
Other Psychedelics
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.
Other Psychedelics
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.
Shrooms
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.
People + Opinions
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.
People + Opinions
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.
Health & Wellness
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.
Mental Health
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.
Science
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.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
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.
Magic Mushrooms Explained
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.)
Politics
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.
People + Opinions
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.
Art + 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.
Shrooms
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.
Science
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.
Mental Health
How to Mend a Fractured Spirit
A journalist explores the history and healing of soul retrieval, an age-old practice with tangled interpretations
Art + Culture
The Ultimate Music Festival Essentials List
A music journalist covers how to thrive this season
Science
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.
Shrooms
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.
Science
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.
Art + Culture
What Kind of Witch Are You? Exploring the Many Types of Witchcraft
Get ready for some practical magic.
Mental Health
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.
Trip Sitting
Top Games to Play High (and Actually Have Fun)
Laughter. Tomfoolery. Benevolent havoc. Get ready for a wholesome good time.
Types of Shrooms
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.
People + Opinions
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.
Art + Culture
Here Are the Best Places to Rave in the World
Find sweat-soaked dance floors in all corners of the world
Mental Health
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.
Other Psychedelics
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.
Politics
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.
Types of Shrooms
Meet Muscimol, the Compound Behind the Unique Amanita Mushroom Trip
An exploration of the world’s most misunderstood mushroom.
Art + 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
Science
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.
Art + Culture
Here Are the Largest Electronic Music Festivals on Planet Earth
Get ready for a new season of kick drums and sweat-induced enlightenment
Health & Wellness
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
Types of Shrooms
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.
Health & Wellness
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.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
Lessons From the Coca Plant
How a humble green leaf changed once it became a powder and turned into a global party phenomenon.
Other Psychedelics
An Herbalist’s Guide to Wild Lettuce (Bitter Lettuce)
From ancient virility herb to modern painkiller, meet the versatile medicinal plant growing right outside
Mental Health
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.
Art + Culture
We Found the Best Music for Mushroom Trips
Because nothing kills your trip quite like the wrong soundtrack.
Mental Health
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.
Politics
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.
Other Psychedelics
A Forager’s Guide to Wild Lettuce
Nature makes powerful medicines. Here's how to find your own pain-killing herbs.
Art + 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.
People + Opinions
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.
Shrooms
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
Art + Culture
The Best Acid Trip Playlist
Sit back and tune it. We've found the best psychedelic sounds—plus a little history, too
Science
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.
Other Psychedelics
How To Make Blue Lotus Tincture
An herbalist walks you through how to make your own dreamy potion at home
Art + 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.
Other Psychedelics
There’s Now A Way To Stay In DMT Space Longer
“This is where ancient practices and modern technology come together.”
Other Psychedelics
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.
Other Psychedelics
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.
Relationships & Sex
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.
Other Psychedelics
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.
Art + 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.
Other Psychedelics
Kanna Extracts—Everything You Need to Know About “Nature’s MDMA”
It's "kind of like MDMA without the hangover."
OPINION
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.
Tripping Fundamentals
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.
Types of Shrooms
Meet the Mushroom Named After the Famous Terence McKenna
People say McKennaii mushroom is a potent Golden Teacher variety—but rumor abounds.
Art + 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.
Types of Shrooms
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.
Art + 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.
Other Psychedelics
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.
Other Psychedelics
Blue Molly May More Easily Disguise Adulterants, Experts Say
More blue doesn’t mean more pure
Other Psychedelics
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.
Other Psychedelics
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.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
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.
Mental Health
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.
Other Psychedelics
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?
Mental Health
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.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
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.”
How to Grow Mushrooms
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.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
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.
Types of Shrooms
Meet the Magical Jack Frost Mushroom
This frosty fungi is delightful to behold—and, advocates say, transformative to eat.
Equity + Indigenous 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.
Mental Health
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.
Politics
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.
Art + 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.
Health & Wellness
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.
AYAHUASCA
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
OTHER PSYCHEDELICS
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?
Mental Health
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.
Other Psychedelics
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
Other Psychedelics
Nutmeg is an Underestimated Psychoactive. Here’s Why.
The subtle power of nutmeg is long overlooked. These recipes help you tune in.
Art + 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
People + Opinions
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.
OTHER PSYCHEDELICS
2C-I Unveiled—From Research Chemical to Party Psychedelic
We cover the risks and research behind this mind-bending phenethylamine
Types of Shrooms
Meet the Panther Cap: History, Ecology, and More
But, watch out: careful dosing is extra important with this hallucinogenic fungi
Art + 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
Art + Culture
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.
People + Opinions
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
Mental Health
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
Other Psychedelics
WTF is a K-Hole?
We asked experts about falling into the abyss—and how to get out again
How To
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.
People + Opinions
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
People + Opinions
Meet the Influential, Innovative, and Disruptive Women in Psychedelics
Take a journey with us as we explore the future of the psychedelics community.
Mental Health
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
People + Opinions
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.
Politics
How the War on Drugs Fuels Environmental Destruction
A new report describes how global drug prohibition undermines efforts to address the climate crisis.
People + Opinions
Roland Griffiths, Beloved Psychedelic Researcher, Dies at 77
The scientist is largely credited with birthing the modern psychedelic Renaissance
Other Psychedelics
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.
Mental Health
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
Other Psychedelics
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.
Art + Culture
Ravers—Meet the Top House Vocalists of All Time
House is the heartbeat of rave culture. Vocals are the invitation to ascension.
Art + Culture
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
Public Policy
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?
COLUMNS
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.
Other Psychedelics
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
Types of Shrooms
The Complete Grower’s Guide to Albino A+ Mushrooms
We'll let you in on a little secret: They're not really albino.
Art + 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
Other Psychedelics
Forget the Visuals—Psychedelic DiPT Makes You Trip On Sound
The results might not always be music to your ears
Art + Culture
The Best Psychedelic Festivals Around the World
From psytrance to country fairs, find psychedelic gatherings wherever you are
Mental Health
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
SPONSORED
The Mystery of the Dream-Inducing Plants of Ancient Iran
Meet the powerful psychoactive plants known as oneirogens
Magic Mushrooms Explained
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.
How to Take Shrooms
Not Just a Daydream—Can Mushroom Trips Impact Your Sleep?
We asked the experts what we know (and don’t) about shrooms and sleep
COLUMNS
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
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
Traditional Healers Are Growing Old Without Successors
In Northeast Poland, they're called Whisperers. Will their traditions become a lost art?
Other Psychedelics
“Candy Flipping” Might Reduce Challenging Psychedelic Experiences
A study found that people who took MDMA alongside mushrooms or LSD had less negative effects
Art + Culture
Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind
The neglected history of 19th century drug use
Magic Mushrooms Explained
Seven Weird Mushroom Facts to Please Your Inner Myco-Nerd
Shrooms are communication highways, you say? Oh, please tell us more
Art + 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
COLUMNS
The Case for Giving Psychedelics to Kids
For cultures around the world, plant medicine is a way of life from birth
Types of Shrooms
Hillbilly Mushrooms—The Best Microdose?
This magic mushie took home awards at the Hyphae Cup. So, what makes it so special?
People + Opinions
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.
Types of Shrooms
You’re Not Tripping—These Mushrooms Really Glow in the Dark
Journey into the weird science of bioluminescent shrooms
Other Psychedelics
“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.
How To
DoubleBlind’s Guide to Instagram Censorship on Psychedelics
Tips and tricks for avoiding censorship—and what to do if your account gets flagged
Politics
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
Politics
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?
Mental Health
Understanding our Present Moment Means Coming Awake to Our Grief
Grief rituals can help us cope with the pain of modern times.
Art + 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
Relationships & Sex
Sex and Psychedelics is a Hot Topic—Here’s Why
A recap of the juiciest conversation at Psychedelic Science
Equity + Indigenous 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
Art + 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."
Shrooms
So. Your Cat Ate Magic Mushrooms.
We asked veterinarians what to do when your cat's trippin'
Science
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 + Indigenous 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
Mental Health
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
People + Opinions
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
Science
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
SHROOMS
Tidal Wave Mushrooms Are Among the Most Potent Ever Tested
But are they always a total knockout?
Other Psychedelics
Kanna Isn’t Psychedelic—So Why Is It So Trippy?
Get out of your head and into your heart
SHROOMS
Pink Buffalo Mushrooms Are “Smooth and Kind,” Say Enthusiasts
But do they live up to their reputation?
Relationships & Sex
How to Navigate Sex on Molly
We asked sex therapists about the good, the bad—and the cuddly
COLUMNS
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
Art + 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
Art + 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?
LEGALIZATION
Congressional Lawmakers Push for Psychedelic Reform in Defense Bill
Proposed federal provisions would reschedule MDMA and fund research on psychedelics for post-traumatic stress
Types of Shrooms
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?
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
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
Politics
The FDA Releases First-Ever Guidelines For Psychedelic Medicine
The guidelines will shape what the future of psychedelic therapy and treatment looks like
Other Psychedelics
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.
Decriminalization
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"
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
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
Mental Health
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
Art + 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.
Politics
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?!
Mental Health
Landmark Study Reveals How Psilocybin Helps Treat Alcohol Dependence
Magic mushrooms help people process difficult emotions and feel more self-compassion, study suggests
Art + 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
Decriminalization
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
AYAHUASCA
DMT in Plants—Is It Really Everywhere?
We made a list of common and not-so-common psychedelic herbs
Health & Wellness
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
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
Huni Kuin Women Are Cultural Leaders in Plant Medicine—But They Haven’t Been Seen
Now, they’ve formed an association of their own
Mental Health
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
Art + Culture
You Can Now Join Psychedelic Communities All Over the World
Wondering where to find the others? You’re in luck.
Public Policy
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
Science
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?
Decriminalization
Will California Decriminalize Psychedelics this Year?
Journalist Monica Cadena talks to Senator Scott Wiener in an exclusive interview on DoubleBlind. Watch the full conversation
How to Take Shrooms
What to Eat With Shrooms
Shrooms are an acquired taste. Here's what to eat to keep your tummy and tastebuds happy
Art + 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
Art + Culture
Stoned Ape Theory—Real or Wishful Thinking?
Did magic mushrooms really help our brains evolve?
Types of Shrooms
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
Politics
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
Tripping Fundamentals
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
Art + Culture
Trippy Patterns for Psychedelic Adventures
We found the best trippy patterns for journeying—and just because they're cool
Relationships & Sex
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
Art + Culture
We Can’t Stop Staring at This Trippy, Psychedelic Art
These psychedelic artists are rad as hell
Art + 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
LEGALIZATION
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
LEGALIZATION
The First-Ever Psilocybin Service Center is Approved In Oregon
Service centers are the only places where adults can legally access magic mushrooms
AYAHUASCA
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
How To Do Acid
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
Types of Shrooms
The Freaky Magic of Enigma Mushrooms
Yes, these alien-looking shrooms are psychedelic
LEGALIZATION
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
OTHER PSYCHEDELICS
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
Types of Shrooms
Pluteus americanus is Magic, but You’ve Probably Never Heard of It
Psilocybe aren't the only mind-bending mushies out there
Politics
First Mushroom Trip Facilitators Licensed in Oregon
They're the first legal psilocybin facilitators in the country
OPINION
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
Art + Culture
The Trippiest Movies in Psychedelic Cinema
These films have us trippin'—and we love it
Types of Shrooms
Psilocybe baeocystis Was Once Mistaken As Deadly—It’s Just Psychedelic
Meet Oregon's forgotten shroom
Science
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
Health & Wellness
Is Your Gut Controlling Your Emotions?
According to emerging research, we really are what we eat—or what the microbes inside us eat, anyway
PSYCHEDELIC 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
Other Psychedelics
How Long Does DMT Last?
Some psychedelic journeys take hours. This one takes 15 minutes
Mental Health
How Tripping with my Brother Helped Us Grieve Our Father’s Death
With our guards down, we found closure—together
Psychedelic Art and Culture
The Trippiest Cartoons Over the Ages
These animators were definitely on something
Politics
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
Types of Shrooms
Psilocybe serbica and the Case of Mistaken Identity
No, this mushie isn't a con artist—it just has way too many names
Psychedelic Art and 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
Mental Health
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
How To Do Acid
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 Art and Culture
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
PSYCHEDELIC NEWS
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
Types of Shrooms
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
Psychedelic Research
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
People + Opinions
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
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
The Best Cordyceps Supplements—Recommended By Herbalists
The mushroom is traditionally used for energy and stamina, but how do you find the right products?
Health & Wellness
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
Politics
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.
KETAMINE
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”
Politics
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
LSD
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.
Shrooms
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.)
Art + Culture
Inside Shroom Rave: A Radical Experiment in Post-Alcohol Partying
Welcome to a new era of holistic hedonism
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Our Guide to the Best Lion’s Mane Supplements
Expert herbalists weigh in on their favorite brain-boosting products
People + Opinions
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
OTHER PSYCHEDELICS
A Beginner’s Guide to San Pedro
This trippy cactus might grow in your garden—but where does it actually come from?
Art + Culture
The Best Psychedelic Albums Through the Ages
“Classic” psychedelic rock emerged in the ’60s and ’70s, but there’s oh-so-much more.
Art + 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
Equity and Access
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?
LEGALIZATION
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
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
The Best Reishi Supplements, According to Professional Herbalists
Expert herbalists share their favorite tips and tricks for finding quality products
KETAMINE
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?
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
The Indigenous Medicine Conservation Fund Works to Preserve Five Keystone Medicines and Their Stewards
Indigenous communities are not a monolith—and trust takes time
How To
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.
Mental Health
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.
People + Opinions
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.
OPINION
Why More Moms are Doing Mushrooms—and Speaking Out About It
One trip at a time, these mothers are reclaiming their power
Psychedelic Art and Culture
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
KETAMINE
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.
LSD
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.
MDMA
Microdosing MDMA: The Good, Bad & Everything In Between
Researchers weigh on why microdosing MDMA may not have the results that you'd expect.
Politics
2023 Might Be the Biggest Year for Psychedelics Yet
Lawmakers in nearly one dozen states are pushing for some kind of psychedelic policy reform
Politics
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.
Health & Wellness
Blue Lotus Flower: Smoking, Tea & More
Meet the legal entheogen for stress and relaxation—and maybe a lucid dream or two
Politics
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
Mental Health
Can Psychedelics Repair Consciousness After Brain Trauma?
Researchers explore the potential of psychedelic therapies for people in minimally conscious states.
Politics
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
Art + 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
How to Grow Mushrooms
Do Shrooms Go Bad?
They're slimy. They're smelly. They're covered in fuzz. Here's how to stay away from bunk shrooms.
Decriminalization
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.
Politics
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?
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Best Mushrooms for Energy
They're not exactly a cup of coffee, but these fungi may fight fatigue sustainably.
Art + Culture
Amsterdam’s Last Shroom Lounge
People have been tripping here under the radar for almost two decades.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
The Spirit of Mapacho: A Brief History of Sacred Tobacco
Meet the plant used along with Ayahuasca.
How To
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 + Indigenous 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
Art + Culture
Best Psychedelic Gifts for Every Occasion
So, you're shopping for a psychonaut. Don't worry—we've got you.
Microdosing
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
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
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.
Equity and Access
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
Art + Culture
The Multi-Billion-Dollar Crystal Industry Isn’t All “Love and Light”
Are crystals really all good vibes—or dark energy in disguise?
Art + Culture
Inside Detroit’s Notorious “Psychedelic Healing Shack”
Allegations of abuse surround, perhaps, the trippiest place in America's suburbs
LEGALIZATION
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
How to Take Shrooms
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.
LEGALIZATION
BREAKING: Colorado Legalizes Psilocybin Sessions in Historic Vote
Voters in the Centennial state just legalized guided magic mushroom experiences—and decriminalized personal use.
MDMA
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.
Politics
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
Art + 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
Art + 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?
OPINION
Why San Francisco Didn’t (Really) Decriminalize Psychedelics: Opinion 
Despite recent headlines that the Golden City decriminalized psychedelics, it’s not that simple
Mental Health
What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy, Anyway?
Your trip might be over, but the journey is just beginning.
Other Psychedelics
WTF is 3-MMC, Berlin’s Weird New Club Drug?
Introducing the latest trending synthetic
Equity + Indigenous 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.
Art + 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
Politics
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
Politics
Where Are Magic Mushrooms Legal?
The legal status of psilocybin globally is in flux. Here's where you can journey without prosecution—sort of
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
What Made María Sabina Unique
We know her as the woman who gave foreigners mushrooms, but that story is incomplete
Art + Culture
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.
Art + Culture
Top 12 Psychedelic Artists on Instagram Right Now
Delight your eyes and tickle your brain with these trippy visuals
Shrooms
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.
Art + 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.
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Nootropic Mushrooms: The Fungi That Build Better Brains
Compounds in these medicinal fungi may be natural "smart drugs."
Art + Culture
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
LEGALIZATION
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
Art + Culture
12 Best Movies to Watch on Acid
Turn on, tune in, and drop right into these fantastical films
Mental Health
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
Other Psychedelics
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.
Politics
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 Access
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.
PSYCHEDELIC 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?
Decriminalization
BREAKING NEWS: San Francisco Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca will be "among the lowest priorities" for law enforcement.
Equity + Indigenous 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.
Mental Health
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.
COLUMNS
How Psychedelics Might Fuel a Paradigm Shift: Opinion
We're living in dire times—and we're in dire need of change.
Psychedelic Research
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.
Art + Culture
The Forgotten History of Psychedelics in Africa
As plant medicines go "mainstream," we must remember their origin stories.
Art + 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.
Microdosing
Inside Paul Stamets’ Massive Microdosing Study
"We now know that psilocybin mushroom microdosing works. It is indisputable that there are benefits." —Stamets
LEGALIZATION
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
LEGALIZATION
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 + Indigenous 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.
People + Opinions
From Jay-Z to Iboga: How this Celebrity Painter Found his (True) Calling
Chor Boogie’s path from high-profile portraits to Gabon.
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Lion’s Mane Capsules: A Definitive Buyers Guide
An herbalist tells you how to spot treasure among fool’s gold.
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Lion’s Mane Coffee: Benefits & Recipe
Light up your brain without psychedelics.
Equity + Indigenous 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.
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Cordyceps Mushroom: Benefits, Side Effects & More
This zombie fungus is surprisingly good for your health.
Mental Health
Study to Analyze Ayahuasca for Refugee Trauma
The research is set for this summer, over four months, and will primarily enroll women.
FUNCTIONAL MUSHROOMS
Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa): Finding & Growing Maitake
The “dancing mushroom” isn’t psychedelic—but it’s still pretty trippy.
Mental Health
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.
Politics
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
Art + 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.
Magic Mushrooms Explained
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?
How To
How to Become a Psychedelic Therapist
Experts weigh in on what it takes and what to look for in a training program.
Art + Culture
Inside the Chemistry Lab Where the MDMA Godfather Synthesized Novel Psychedelics
Welcome to "The Farm."
Politics
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
AYAHUASCA
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?
Health & Wellness
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.
FEATURES
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.
Art + 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.
Politics
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.
Politics
Oregon Officials Reject Rules for Spiritual and Religious Psilocybin
Critics oppose the closed-door decision, which may limit access for non-medical practitioners.
Shrooms
Panaeolus cinctulus: Identification, Effects & More
Everyone thought this shroom was poisonous—and then they realized it was magic.
COLUMNS
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.
Health & Wellness
Reishi Mushroom: Benefits List, Cultivation, and More
Human beings have a millennia-long relationship with the "mushroom of immortality."
Microdosing
50% of Microdosers Started During Pandemic, Survey Suggests
New report reveals unprecedented surge in microdosing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Politics
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.
Politics
Shroom Dispensaries Operate Out in the Open in Vancouver
Are shroom shops the new weed shops?
People + Opinions
The Advantages of Psychedelic Prohibition
As a legal psychedelic industry nears, facilitators fight for their right to remain underground.
Art + Culture
Urban Outfitters Is “Mainstreaming Psychedelics” Because They’re Selling Psychedelic Water That’s Not Actually Psychedelic
And it gets worse.
COLUMNS
Conscious Capitalism is an Alibi and an Apology for Our Existing Paradigm
The philosophy is a paradox—and it doesn't work.
Shrooms
Melmac Mushroom Strain: Effects, Potency & More
Penis Envy's otherworldly relative is ready to take the limelight.
Shrooms
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?
Art + Culture
11 Athletes Who Have Praised Psychedelics
Pro sports stars open up about how psychedelics impacted their lives and created "doorways to the future."
Health & Wellness
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.
COLUMNS
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.
Shrooms
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.
Shrooms
Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata: The Ohio Valley Shroom Taking Over the World
Well, two continents at least—but is it a good thing?
Psychedelic Research
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.
Art + Culture
The Psychonaut’s Guide to Kabbalah and Spiritual Journeying
What the ‘Four Worlds’ of Kabbalah can teach us about spiritual highs and lows.
COLUMNS
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.
Art + Culture
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?
Art + 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.
Shrooms
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.
FEATURES
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.
Politics
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.
EFFECTS AND RISKS
The MDMA Comedown: Why Coming Down From Molly Feels So Bad
The real cause of the "Blue Monday" crash—according to a psychiatrist.
LEGALIZATION
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.
How To
How to Come Out to Your Kids About Psychedelics
Simple tips for navigating tricky conversations in an era of prohibition.
Politics
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.
FEATURES
How To Vet Your Psychedelic Guide
Get references, ask critical questions, and most importantly, follow your gut.
FEATURES
How MDMA Made Me a Better Parent
MDMA helped me reparent myself. And in doing that, I was better able to parent my sons.
Politics
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.
Microdosing
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.
Art + 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 + Indigenous 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.
Shrooms
Psilocybe allenii: The Bay Area Shroom No One Can Recognize
Meet Psilocybe allenii, the mushroom that evaded even skilled mycologists for decades.
FEATURES
Can MDMA Increase Women’s Sexual Desire?
Mind Cure's Groundbreaking Initiative Addresses Female Sexual Dysfunction with MDMA
Microdosing
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 + Indigenous 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.
How To Do Acid
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?
COLUMNS
Psychedelics Could Become Extractive Capitalism—Unless We Hold Stakeholders Accountable
Reciprocity with Indigenous stewards of plant medicine is one way to start.
Health & Wellness
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 + Indigenous 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.
Shrooms
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.
Politics
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.
COLUMNS
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.
Politics
BREAKING: Easthampton, Mass. Decriminalizes Natural Psychedelics
Another Massachusetts city decriminalizes psychedelics. Will the trend continue?
FEATURES
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.
How to Take Shrooms
Doing Shrooms Alone: The Art of Tripping Solo
Doing shrooms alone can be an incredibly powerful experience—but navigating hyperspace isn't always easy.
Art + 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.
How To
5 Biggest Reasons People Have a “Bad Trip”
The late Anthony Bourdain says it best: “Do not ever take LSD with assholes.”
Politics
Seattle Decriminalizes Possession and Cultivation Of Psychedelics
Seattle is now the largest city in the United States to decriminalize psychedelic plants and fungi.
Health & Wellness
Can You Develop a Tolerance to Shrooms?
Tolerance to shrooms develops faster than you think—you might be disappointed if you trip too often.
FEATURES
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.”
Art + Culture
Shroom Delivery is Now a Thing
With psychedelics decriminalized, many entrepreneurs are taking advantage of grey market loopholes.
Magic Mushrooms Explained
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.
Art + Culture
What Happens When Dogs Eat Shrooms
Stumbling, howling, pupils dilated—and then they go back for more?
Other Psychedelics
DMT vs. Mushrooms: Are We All Tripping On The Same Thing?
The molecules are similar. The trips are not.
How to Take Shrooms
What Do Shrooms Taste Like?
Save your taste buds. We'll tell you how to make shrooms delicious.
How to Take Shrooms
How Much Shrooms Should a Beginner Take?
Preparing for your first mushroom trip? We've got you.
FEATURES
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.
Shrooms
The Tragic Story Of Magic Truffles: The Elusive Wild Psilocybe
Nothing is less psychedelic than unsolved crime.
FEATURES
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.
How to Take Shrooms
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?
Art + Culture
The Rise of Shroom Slang and the New Language of Tripping
What is an experience without words to describe it?
Art + 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?
FEATURES
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.
Shrooms
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.
FEATURES
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
Art + 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.
How to Grow Mushrooms
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.
FEATURES
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.
Magic Mushrooms Explained
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.
Decriminalization
Donald Trump’s Distant Relative is Starting the “Amazon of LSD”
He claims it’s legal, but will it last?
FEATURES
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.
Shrooms
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.
Magic Mushrooms Explained
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.
FEATURES
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?
AYAHUASCA
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.
COLUMNS
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.
Art + 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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
Salvia Trip: The Basics
Experiencing a salvia trip is tricky. Here’s what to expect before, during, and after the process.
FEATURES
LSD Test Kit: Why Drug Checking is Essential for LSD
How to use an LSD test kit to protect yourself from adulterated drugs.
FEATURES
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.
Art + 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.
FEATURES
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."
FEATURES
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.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
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.
FEATURES
Salvia Flowers: Cultivation and Consumption
Salvia flowers are a naturally occurring, legal psychedelic. Here's what to know about these blooms.
Health & Wellness
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.
Health & Wellness
Mushroom Coffee 101: A Detoxifying, Invigorating Potion
How to make this trendy new brew, step-by-step
FEATURES
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.
Art + Culture
Can Ayahuasca Help Us Communicate with the Souls of the Dead?
How ayahuasca can be an important tool for the bereaved.
FEATURES
MDMA Test Kit: Why Drug Checking is Essential for Molly
How to use a molly test kit to protect yourself from adulterated drugs.
FEATURES
Can Breathwork Induce Psychedelic States?
How you can transform your consciousness and access healing through just breath.
LSD
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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?
FEATURES
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.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
Keepers of the Matrix: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Sacred Cacti
Mushrooms are en vogue, but what about the droves of psychedelic cacti?
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
What is Salvia?
Salvia is sometimes compared to cannabis or DMT, but it is far different—here's everything you need to know.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
Ketamine For Depression: The Highs and Lows
Everything you should know about using ketamine for depression, from administration methods to side effects.
FEATURES
Do Psychedelics Alter the Menstrual Cycle?
A number of anecdotal reports point to psychedelics' potential to trigger early menstruation and rebalance hormones.
Art + Culture
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
Footer
Microdosing for Chronic Pain: Does it Actually Help?
We need alternatives to over-the-counter painkillers. Could microdosing for chronic pain be the answer?
FEATURES
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 + Indigenous 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.
FEATURES
This Weird, Futuristic Helmet Will Let People Scan Their Brains While Tripping
Could brain imaging help us understand how psychedelics work?
FEATURES
Cambridge Decriminalizes Psychedelics
On Wednesday (Feb. 3), Cambridge joined the movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
Art + 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.
Art + Culture
Shrooming at the Symphony: How Does Music Affect the Psychedelic Experience?
A new study explores how different musical genres can impact psychedelic therapy.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
Today, DoubleBlind Makes these 5 Promises to You
A candid letter from DoubleBlind's Editor-in-Chief
People + Opinions
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"
FEATURES
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?
FEATURES
Breaking: Somerville, Massachusetts Decriminalizes Naturally Occurring Psychedelics
The measure passed with a landslide vote of 9-0.
COLUMNS
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.
FEATURES
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?
COLUMNS
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.
Art + Culture
Here’s What Happens When Animals Eat LSD
A series of experiments show the effects of acid on dolphins, cats, and other species.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
Can Orange Juice Really Improve a Psychedelic Trip?
The facts and fictions about this urban legend.
Art + Culture
The Dark Side of Festival Culture
When psychedelic-fueled revelry becomes delirium and abuse.
Art + Culture
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.
COLUMNS
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 + Indigenous 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.
FEATURES
Why We All Need to Be Spanked and Trip Right Now
The deep therapy of psychedelics and kink.
FEATURES
Can Psychedelics Help Us Face Our Fear of Death?
There are no treatments available to help people cope with dying. Are psychedelics the answer?
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
Is Palo Santo Actually Endangered?
A conservation report raises concerns about the sustainability of this sacred wood.
FEATURES
Why Does the Brain Make Its Own DMT?
Scientists are grappling with the question of what biological role DMT plays in the human body.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
This “Psychedelic Peer Support Line” Will Help You Through Your Next Trip
"Real-time support—when time doesn't seem real."
FEATURES
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?
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
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.
COLUMNS
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?
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
Breaking News: Oregon Legalizes Psilocybin Therapy
Under the new policy, licensed facilitators can give psilocybin to adults over 21 in therapeutic contexts.
FEATURES
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.
FEATURES
Breaking: Washington D.C. Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plants and Fungi
Voters approve Initiative 81, the Capitol's own Decriminalize Nature measure.
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Where Witchcraft Meets Plant Medicine
How witches from ancient Greece to Gaeilge used plant medicine for sorcery, prophecy, and divine connection.
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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.
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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.
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Could Giving Acid to Dolphins Help Us Talk to Aliens?
How dolphins on LSD shaped the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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6 Herbs to Enhance Your Next Psychedelic Trip
These "herbal allies" can calm your nerves, induce euphoria, and complement your journey.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A Mushroom Cultivation Cheat Sheet for City Dwellers
Keep your cat away from your shrooms, and other tips and tricks for growing fungi.
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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.
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Breaking News: Ann Arbor Decriminalizes Psychedelics
Ann Arbor just became the third city in the United States to decriminalize all-naturally entheogens.
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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.
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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.
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Will MDMA Help You Have a Better Acid Trip?
Researchers are conducting a study on "candy flipping" — the practice of combining MDMA and LSD.
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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?
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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Watch Trippy Visual Art from Every Decade
But make sure you have the right set and setting first.
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This App Guides You Through Tripping
"Trip" helps users dive into their consciousness—whether with psychedelics or mindfulness techniques like meditation.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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What You Should Know about Washington D.C.’s Campaign to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Psychedelics
The lowdown on Decriminalize Nature D.C.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Why Humans Believe in God
Cognitive scientist Justin Lane on the evolutionary imperative for having a spiritual practice
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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.
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What is 2C-B? The Complete and Honest Explainer
This novel psychedelic was invented by Sasha Shulgin, the "godfather" of MDMA.
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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.
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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.
Art + Culture
How Psychedelics are Reigniting Judaism
Rabbi Kamenetz is bringing psychedelics back—to the synagogue, that is.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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What is Kava? A Complete Guide
Side effects, preparation, origins, and everything you should know about the native South Pacific root beverage.
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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.
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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.
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Decriminalization vs. Legalization: What’s the Difference?
Your guide to the differences between decriminalization vs. legalization when it comes to drugs.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Entheogen: What Does This Word Actually Mean?
'Entheogen' is rebranding psychedelics, evoking the language of divine medicine.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Why Psychedelic Trips are So Much More Than a Series of Neurological Mechanisms
The mind is greater than the sum of its neurological parts.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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5 Ways to Trip Without Psychedelics
Turns out, you don't need psychedelics to have a psychedelic experience.
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Redesigning Psychedelic Mushrooms to Never Cause a “Bad Trip”
The key to "good trips only" may lie in aeruginascin, the CBD of psilocybin mushrooms.
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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.
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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.
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Ketamine: The Psychedelic Painkiller that Could Halt the Opioid Crisis?
Mainstreaming ketamine as a pain management tool could help mainstream psychedelic medicine more broadly.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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Why I Quit Microdosing LSD
Is microdosing worth all the hype? Some psychonauts say no, arguing in favor of less frequent (macro)doses.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Greatest Psychedelic Books of All Time
Curl up and get lost. We found trippy reads for every occassion.
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Can Ayahuasca Heal Grief?
According to a new study, the "ancestor vine" may help the bereaved cope with their loss.
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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
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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?
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“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.
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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?
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Using Psychedelics to Heal from Sexual Trauma
Psychedelics are promising tools to help survivors reprocess their experience and heal from PTSD.
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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.
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What Does It Mean to “Be Here Now?”
One man tackles an age-old question—and comes upon insights, beneficial to us all.
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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.
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What Permaculture Teaches Us About Psychedelics
Permaculture helps us recognize systemic patterns and relationships—here's how that applies to the psychedelic movement.
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You Can Now Buy a Microdosing Kit Online
Canadian company Microdelics offers ready-made kits containing the acid analog, 1P-LSD.
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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.
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I Love You—Let’s Trip Together
Psychedelics help couples work through issues of intimacy and communication
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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.
Art + 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
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Goodbye, Ram Dass. We Love You.
Ram Dass was ready to die. Here's how we can honor his legacy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5 Women in Psychedelics You Should Know About
Badass women making waves in the psychedelic movement, from research to drug policy reform
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Jewish and Transgender
The journey to authenticity means reconciling the various parts of who we are
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Synthetic Psilocybin: What’s Lost Without The Mushroom?
For research in the United States, volunteers typically receive synthetic psilocybin. Does that matter?
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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.
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There’s Now a Federal Psychedelic Lobby
They started in Denver—and they're taking the movement nationwide
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Where are All the Queer People?
The mental health field has historically neglected the LGBTQI+ community. Psychedelic research has been no exception—until now.
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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
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How the Psychedelic Community Can (Actually) Create a Better World
It's time to move beyond the personal healing narrative
People + Opinions
Rick Strassman on DMT and the Mystical State
Before we claim that spiritual experiences heal, we must agree on what a spiritual experience is.
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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?
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Dr. Bronner’s Donates $150k to Legalize Medical Psilocybin in Oregon
In 2020, Oregon could become the first state with legal psilocybin clinics.
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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
Art + Culture
Watch the Vibrations of Ayahuasca Songs Projected on Water
Contemporary Artist Naziha Mestaoui uses technology to make the invisible visible
Equity + Indigenous 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.
People + Opinions
On Being’s Krista Tippett on Her Own Spiritual Journey
The radio host answers the questions she's spent her career asking others
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
The Ayahuasca Privilege
Ayahuasca may be incredibly healing—but most people can't afford it.
Equity + Indigenous Reciprocity
The Inherent Queerness of Psychedelics
Author Bett Williams' winding road to finding mushrooms—and herself.
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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."
Art + Culture
Piatsaw
Photojournalist Nicola Ókin captures the deep resilience of indigenous communities facing extractive forces in the Ecuadorian Amazon.
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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?
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What You Should Know about Microdosing for Anxiety
The lowdown on microdosing LSD, psilocybin, and DMT to ease anxiety.
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Is Most Science News Bullshit?
Our reverence for science has led to a culture of “new findings” and sensationalistic headlines
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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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