fbpx
Ă—

James McClure

James McClure is a journalist, playwright and adjunct English professor living in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. He graduated with a BA and MA in English from the University of Western Ontario before pursuing a doctoral degree at the University of Ottawa. His specializations include Shakespearean drama, Renaissance and medieval literature, theories of collective memory, and drug policy and culture. His work has appeared in Civilized, MentalFloss, DoubleBlind and other publications. You can find him on Twitter.

Recent Articles

DoubleBlind: Image of psilocybin shrooms on shadowed background. In this article, DoubleBlind explores why magic mushrooms are illegal.

FEATURES

Why are Shrooms Illegal?

It’s been almost 50 years since shrooms were banned internationally, but recent developments suggest that the days of prohibition are numbered.

DoubleBlind: Collage of animals on top of LSD blotter paper. In this article, DoubleBlind explores what happens when different animals have been given acid in scientific settings in the past.

FEATURES

Here’s What Happens When Animals Eat LSD

A series of experiments show the effects of acid on dolphins, cats, and other species.

DoubleBlind: Collage of cat with rainbow lasers. In this article, DoubleBlind explores

FEATURES

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.

DoubleBlind: Illustration of tabs of LSD. In this article, DoubleBlind explores tolerance gained from taking acid.

FEATURES

LSD Tolerance Could Develop Faster than You Expect

Hypothetically, if you take acid multiple times a week, don't expect the same dose to have the same potency.

DoubleBlind: Image of psilocybin shrooms on shadowed background. In this article, DoubleBlind explores why magic mushrooms are illegal.

FEATURES

Why are Shrooms Illegal?

It’s been almost 50 years since shrooms were banned internationally, but recent developments suggest that the days of prohibition are numbered.

DoubleBlind: Image of eye looking out with rainbow light shining on it. In this article, DoubleBlind explore LGBTQI psychedelic researchers.

FEATURES

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.

DoubleBlind: Mushrooms on a table.

FEATURES

Thanks to COVID-19, Magic Mushrooms Will Remain Illegal in California—For Now

Social distancing measures have halted Decriminalize California’s attempts to reform the state’s psilocybin laws.

Doubleblind: a bicycle in front of a trippy background. In this article, Doubleblind explains the story behind Bicycle Day. Which includes Demons, Milk and Medicine for the soul.

FEATURES

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.

Doubleblind: Trippy image of a flower. In this article, Doubleblind explores ways to trip without psychedelics.

How To

5 Ways to Trip Without Psychedelics

Turns out, you don't need psychedelics to have a psychedelic experience.

DoubleBlind: A Collage of DMT Vapes in front of a pastel backdrop

FEATURES

Are DMT Vape Pens Safe to Use?

Several cannabis vape pens have been linked to a new, life-threatening lung disease, but are DMT vape pens any better?

Will MDMA Beat Cannabis to Gaining FDA Approval?

FEATURES

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.