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How Social and Climate Justice Activism is Psychedelic


As I became activated to defend something bigger than my own immediate welfare, a shift took place—a shift toward seeing reality as a singular entity as opposed to a bunch of disjointed parts.

The families in México who’ve experienced the real consequences of drug prohibition.


The families of the disappeared people have had to organize among themselves, do their own investigations, and push state agents such as the police, judges, and the general attorney to do their job.

Nick Sand, Orange Sunshine LSD chemist, dies at 75


The undaunted spirit and psychedelic warrior of love and light, Nick Sand, the outlaw chemist, died in his sleep on Monday April 24th at the age of 75.

Ohio City Gov’t: We have to fine and jail overdose survivors to give them “treatment opportunities”


If someone overdoses from heroin or opiate drugs and has to be revived by paramedics or police with naloxone, they will be charged with “inducing panic.”

I received the largest dose of psilocybin ever administered in a published FDA study. Dose #1


A 3-part series on one participant's high dose psilocybin experience in the Pharmacokinetics of Psilocybin in Normal Adult Volunteers study at the University of Wisconsin.

Meet the hypnotist who can get you high – without any drugs.


I hypnotized some of the attendees and put them on cocaine, pot, beer, and even ecstasy. I interviewed them afterwards and asked them if it felt real. And each of them said yes. Quite real. Then my head exploded.

Globalhuasca: Reciprocity and Integration of Indigenous and Scientific Worldviews


Even if we don't necessarily share religious, spiritual, or mythological assumptions, are we able to reconcile between such seemingly different and antagonistic worldviews?

Globalhuasca: A Closer Look at the Global Ayahuasca Movement


Many of us are well-meaning in our engagement with plant medicines, but we cannot disregard the real-world impact that our actions inevitably have, regardless of intent.

The DEA Scheduling System is a Joke


Reducing drug policy down to defining “good” substances and “bad” substances is missing the entire point.

Want to reduce drug use? Listen to women drug users


The most common consequences of drug policies, whether focusing on the supply or the demand side, bring disproportionate harm to women and girls.

Addicted to Weed: VolteFace Launches Black Sheep Report


A legal, regulated cannabis market would help prevent problematic use and give treatment options the radical revamp they need.

In Sweden, Europe’s most LGBT-friendly country, admitting use of cannabis or psychedelics carries a big social stigma


You might imagine progressive drug laws go hand-in-hand with social democracy. It's not the case in Sweden.

An interview with LEAP Executive Director, Neill Franklin


Neill Franklin is the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP). Before joining LEAP, Neill spent 34 years at the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore Police Department.

Psychedelics exploded in the 60s like a nuclear bomb


We had never seen anything like them. We had no models, societal, medical, or religious, to deal with them. Many were threatened by them.

Rethinking the drug war in the classroom


UC Berkeley SSDP members are organizing college classes focused on drug education.

A Weekend for Women and Weed


The nation and the world were rocked this weekend by the Women’s March. The day before, cannabis activist group DCMJ distributed thousands of hand-rolled joints—for free.

Cosmo Feilding Mellen: Interview with a Sunshine Maker


1960's. Two men. One goal. Turn the world on to LSD. An Interview with The SunShine Makers director, Cosmo Feilding Mellen.

Adam Eidinger Calls on Cannabis Community to #SmokeSessions


The cannabis-activist group, DCMJ, sat in on the Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing.

A Normal Person Who Does Drugs Sometimes


Being a normal person who uses drugs has given me courage to accept those things I can’t change—namely, my past.

4 tips to talk to family about drugs over the holidays


Here's some tips for having a transformative conversation over the holidays.

Culture


How Social and Climate Justice Activism is Psychedelic


As I became activated to defend something bigger than my own immediate welfare, a shift took place—a shift toward seeing reality as a singular entity as opposed to a bunch of disjointed parts.

The families in México who’ve experienced the real consequences of drug prohibition.


The families of the disappeared people have had to organize among themselves, do their own investigations, and push state agents such as the police, judges, and the general attorney to do their job.

Nick Sand, Orange Sunshine LSD chemist, dies at 75


The undaunted spirit and psychedelic warrior of love and light, Nick Sand, the outlaw chemist, died in his sleep on Monday April 24th at the age of 75.

Ohio City Gov’t: We have to fine and jail overdose survivors to give them “treatment opportunities”


If someone overdoses from heroin or opiate drugs and has to be revived by paramedics or police with naloxone, they will be charged with “inducing panic.”

I received the largest dose of psilocybin ever administered in a published FDA study. Dose #1


A 3-part series on one participant's high dose psilocybin experience in the Pharmacokinetics of Psilocybin in Normal Adult Volunteers study at the University of Wisconsin.

Meet the hypnotist who can get you high – without any drugs.


I hypnotized some of the attendees and put them on cocaine, pot, beer, and even ecstasy. I interviewed them afterwards and asked them if it felt real. And each of them said yes. Quite real. Then my head exploded.

Globalhuasca: Reciprocity and Integration of Indigenous and Scientific Worldviews


Even if we don't necessarily share religious, spiritual, or mythological assumptions, are we able to reconcile between such seemingly different and antagonistic worldviews?

Globalhuasca: A Closer Look at the Global Ayahuasca Movement


Many of us are well-meaning in our engagement with plant medicines, but we cannot disregard the real-world impact that our actions inevitably have, regardless of intent.

The DEA Scheduling System is a Joke


Reducing drug policy down to defining “good” substances and “bad” substances is missing the entire point.

Want to reduce drug use? Listen to women drug users


The most common consequences of drug policies, whether focusing on the supply or the demand side, bring disproportionate harm to women and girls.

Addicted to Weed: VolteFace Launches Black Sheep Report


A legal, regulated cannabis market would help prevent problematic use and give treatment options the radical revamp they need.

In Sweden, Europe’s most LGBT-friendly country, admitting use of cannabis or psychedelics carries a big social stigma


You might imagine progressive drug laws go hand-in-hand with social democracy. It's not the case in Sweden.

An interview with LEAP Executive Director, Neill Franklin


Neill Franklin is the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP). Before joining LEAP, Neill spent 34 years at the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore Police Department.

Psychedelics exploded in the 60s like a nuclear bomb


We had never seen anything like them. We had no models, societal, medical, or religious, to deal with them. Many were threatened by them.

Rethinking the drug war in the classroom


UC Berkeley SSDP members are organizing college classes focused on drug education.

A Weekend for Women and Weed


The nation and the world were rocked this weekend by the Women’s March. The day before, cannabis activist group DCMJ distributed thousands of hand-rolled joints—for free.

Cosmo Feilding Mellen: Interview with a Sunshine Maker


1960's. Two men. One goal. Turn the world on to LSD. An Interview with The SunShine Makers director, Cosmo Feilding Mellen.

Adam Eidinger Calls on Cannabis Community to #SmokeSessions


The cannabis-activist group, DCMJ, sat in on the Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing.

A Normal Person Who Does Drugs Sometimes


Being a normal person who uses drugs has given me courage to accept those things I can’t change—namely, my past.

4 tips to talk to family about drugs over the holidays


Here's some tips for having a transformative conversation over the holidays.

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