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A psychedelic experience can be like running a marathon. Both expend a lot of physical and mental energy. Preparation requires time, dedication, thoughtful intention and goal setting, and a conscientious effort to recover afterward. Despite how daunting the experience can be, an ambitious few still feel pulled to meet the challenge. After the trip, what […]
By Leia Friedwoman
The concept of set and setting is a common staple in the toolkit of psychedelic best practices. While Timothy Leary is typically credited with coining the expression, the full history of set and setting is explored in this article by Ido Hartogsohn. Timothy Leary, Ralph Metzner and Richard Alpert (Ram Dass), three professors turned pseudo-political […]
By Leia Friedwoman
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
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 Curious about psilocybin? Our complete psilocybin guide provides insights into its effects, dosages, and potential benefits for a transformative journey. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychoactive compound that can be found in over 200 species of mushrooms. Its chemical structure closely resembles serotonin. Psilocybin has become increasingly popular […]
By Amber Kraus
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP A growing number of people have started using psychedelic drugs to enhance their lives. Psychedelics, including LSD and psilocybin (commonly known as “magic mushrooms”), are psychoactive substances that alter perception and moods. While most psychedelics are illegal for recreational use in the United States, some substances have been approved […]
By Amber Kraus
What are psychedelic drugs? The word psychedelic derives from the Greek psyche, meaning mind, and delos, meaning manifesting. Sometimes referred to as hallucinogens or entheogens, psychedelics are substances which induce an altered state of consciousness when consumed. Psilocybin containing mushrooms (sometimes called magic mushrooms or shrooms), LSD (acid), dimethyl-tryptamine (DMT) and Mescaline (a compound found […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP What is LSD? LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide), often referred to as “acid”, has been around in its current form for decades. LSD was first synthesized in 1938 by the Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann while he was working for Sandoz laboratories researching compounds that would act as respiratory and […]
By Amber Kraus
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq MDMA has garnered the attention of people from many different backgrounds and walks of life, either due to its appeal as a potential catalyst in the psychotherapeutic process, as an interesting idea for recreational exploration, or as a source of concern amidst reports of its abuse. Understanding […]
By Amelia Walsh
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP What is Ayahuasca? Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea or brew that originates from the traditions of tribes in the Amazon basin and Central America. In the Quechua language, which is native to the central Andes mountains, ayawaska means “vine of the soul” or “vine of the dead.” Today, […]
By Leia Friedwoman
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Ketamine played a role on the battlefields of Vietnam and the club kid rave scene. Now, the drug is being used as a treatment for those experiencing treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and a number of other conditions. While colloquially called a psychedelic, ketamine is technically a dissociative […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
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