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The impact of psychedelic substances is felt across many aspects of society, both acknowledged and unacknowledged.
To learn best practices developed by harm reduction experts for the novice and intrepid psychonaut alike, start here.
Iconic moments in pop culture, tech innovation, and art have been inspired by psychedelics
Psychedelics have a long, rich tradition of ceremonial use and the potential to elicit spiritual experiences
No, but clinical trials for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to treat PTSD may lead to FDA approval in the U.S. in 2024.
LSD was first synthesized in 1938 by Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, while he attempted to develop a stimulant to treat respiratory issues.
MDMA was first synthesized in 1912 by the German pharmaceutical company Merck, and rediscovered by chemist Alexander (Sasha) Shulgin in the 1970s.
Cultivating a proper set and setting – one’s mental state and physical environment – is a crucial part of preparing for any psychedelic experience.
Ketamine first entered the party scene in the 1970s, which led to it being labeled a “party drug,” and particularly popular within rave and club cultures.
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MDMA has been classified as a Schedule I drug under the US Controlled Substances…
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Ketamine was developed in 1962 by chemist Calvin Stevens for Parke-Davis Company (today, a…
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Magic mushrooms have been used for the purpose of connecting with the divine by…
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The Drug Enforcement Agency classifies ketamine as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled…
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LSD has long been associated with enhancing creativity and promoting divergent thinking. Many artists,…
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It is likely that people have ingested magic mushrooms for millennia. Ancient drawings and…
The defeat of Question 4 in Massachusetts and the right wing mandate carried forward by voters increases uncertainty for policies that support access to psychedelics.
Massachusetts voters consider The Natural Psychedelic Substances Act which would legalize the possession and cultivation of certain psychedelics.