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Ever wondered why psychedelics are illegal? Know the historical context & societal shifts that led to their prohibition. Explore the factors behind the ban. Let’s start! When Were Psychedelics Made Illegal in the US There are several theories as to why psychedelics were made illegal, so it is likely that the answer will depend on […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Kambo 101: An introduction Kambo is a mildly psychoactive venom, but it is not a psychedelic drug. It is a toxin released by the giant leaf frog (also known as the giant monkey frog, Phyllomedusa bicolor. The frog is native to the Amazon rainforest and is used by […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP What is San Pedro? San Pedro cactus, also known as huachuma (wa-choo’-ma), is one of several cacti that produce the alkaloid mescaline, the psychoactive compound that inspired the term psychedelic in the first place. San Pedro grows prolifically throughout the Andes’ mountain ranges and is prized as an […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as magic mushrooms, grow naturally on every continent — except Antarctica. They are the primary source of psilocybin, a psychoactive compound known for its transformative and therapeutic potentials. In 2019 the FDA granted psilocybin breakthrough therapy status for the treatment of depression. At […]
By Katie Stone
There are many varieties of magic mushrooms that can take people on a mind-altering trip. The iconic red and white-capped Amanita muscaria, known as Fly agaric, might be easiest to bring to mind — but did you know this fairy tale mushroom revered by indigenous groups of Lapland does not produce the psychoactive psilocybin, but […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq What is Psilocybin Therapy? Psilocybin therapy is a form of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Psilocybin is a classic tryptamine, a psychoactive compound found in over 200 species of psilocybe mushrooms. Where Did Psilocybin Therapy Start? While the indigenous use of psilocybin mushrooms for healing goes far back to pre-colonial […]
By Katie Stone
Are you curious about how to grow magic mushrooms? Discover the process from start to finish with our comprehensive guide and learn how to successfully grow your own mushrooms! Before you start learning how to grow your own, let’s take a moment to familiarize yourself with magic mushrooms. Magic mushrooms, scientifically known as psilocybin, are […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Mushrooms and LSD are Classical Psychedelics When we talk about classical psychedelics, we are talking primarily about serotonergic psychedelics. Four well-known psychedelic drugs fall into this category: mescaline, dimethyltryptamine (DMT), psilocybin, and lysergic acid (LSD). Psilocybin and LSD have a long history of clinical research as classical psychedelics. […]
By Katie Stone