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.
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
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.
We Found the Best Music for Mushroom Trips
Because nothing kills your trip quite like the wrong soundtrack.
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.
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
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
Is Your Gut Controlling Your Emotions?
According to emerging research, we really are what we eat—or what the microbes inside us eat, anyway
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
Our Guide to the Best Lion’s Mane Supplements
Expert herbalists weigh in on their favorite brain-boosting products
The Best Reishi Supplements, According to Professional Herbalists
Expert herbalists share their favorite tips and tricks for finding quality products
Blue Lotus Flower: Smoking, Tea & More
Meet the legal entheogen for stress and relaxation—and maybe a lucid dream or two
Best Mushrooms for Energy
They're not exactly a cup of coffee, but these fungi may fight fatigue sustainably.
Nootropic Mushrooms: The Fungi That Build Better Brains
Compounds in these medicinal fungi may be natural "smart drugs."
What Are Adaptogenic Mushrooms?
An herbalist explains how fungi combat stress.
Lion’s Mane Capsules: A Definitive Buyers Guide
An herbalist tells you how to spot treasure among fool’s gold.
Lion’s Mane Coffee: Benefits & Recipe
Light up your brain without psychedelics.
Cordyceps Mushroom: Benefits, Side Effects & More
This zombie fungus is surprisingly good for your health.
Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa): Finding & Growing Maitake
The “dancing mushroom” isn’t psychedelic—but it’s still pretty trippy.
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.
Reishi Mushroom: Benefits List, Cultivation, and More
Human beings have a millennia-long relationship with the "mushroom of immortality."
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.
The MDMA Comedown: Why Coming Down From Molly Feels So Bad
The real cause of the "Blue Monday" crash—according to a psychiatrist.
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.
Can You Develop a Tolerance to Shrooms?
Tolerance to shrooms develops faster than you think—you might be disappointed if you trip too often.
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.
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.
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.
LSD Test Kit: Why Drug Checking is Essential for LSD
How to use an LSD test kit to protect yourself from adulterated drugs.
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.
Mushroom Coffee 101: A Detoxifying, Invigorating Potion
How to make this trendy new brew, step-by-step
MDMA Test Kit: Why Drug Checking is Essential for Molly
How to use a molly test kit to protect yourself from adulterated drugs.
Can Breathwork Induce Psychedelic States?
How you can transform your consciousness and access healing through just breath.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Do Psychedelics Alter the Menstrual Cycle?
A number of anecdotal reports point to psychedelics' potential to trigger early menstruation and rebalance hormones.
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
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.
Where to Buy Kava
This Pacific root has been used as an age-old way to relax.
This “Psychedelic Peer Support Line” Will Help You Through Your Next Trip
"Real-time support—when time doesn't seem real."
6 Herbs to Enhance Your Next Psychedelic Trip
These "herbal allies" can calm your nerves, induce euphoria, and complement your journey.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
5 Ways to Trip Without Psychedelics
Turns out, you don't need psychedelics to have a psychedelic experience.
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?
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?
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.
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
