Anna Wilcox
- Anna Wilcox is a content producer specializing in drugs, plants, and agriculture. She holds two BA degrees from the University of Puget Sound in English Literature and International Political Economy. Her ever-continuing education includes courses in nutrition science, chemistry, and human physiology. She was recently accepted for a Master's in Multimedia Journalism from the University of Oregon. She has been published in Leafly, HERB, and Cannabis Now. When she’s not writing, she can be found in the yoga studio or playing with her dog. You can follow her work on Twitter and Instagram.
Recent Articles
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From Depression to Immune Support, Our Guide to Using Medicinal Mushrooms
Medicinal mushrooms have become a trendy item in upscale groceries, but using them is nothing new—so what, exactly, have they been used for over the centuries?
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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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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.
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Jedi Flipping: What It’s Like to Mix Shrooms, Acid, and Molly
Jedi flipping can be fun and transcendent, but also overwhelming and risky—here are some harm reduction techniques if you're planning a flip.
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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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Machine Elves and a Journey Into The DMT Spirit World
Many people report seeing "machine elves" or "clockwork elves" while on DMT, but why do so many people see entities and why do different people have such similar experiences?
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5-MeO-DMT: The Story Behind the “God Molecule”
This toad venom is considered to be a less visual, yet more intense cousin of DMT.
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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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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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How LSD is Made
While LSD is derived from the ergot fungus, the acid we know and love is synthesized in a lab.
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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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Where to Buy Psilocybin Spores
Psilocybin spores are technically legal, but in most places germinating them is not.
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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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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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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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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.