4 tips to talk to family about drugs over the holidays
December 23, 2016
Here's some tips for having a transformative conversation over the holidays.
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 2: Europe
December 21, 2016
Many people in today’s neoliberal capitalist society feel deeply confused and dissatisfied at the suggestion that the meaning of life is material accumulation and consumption. It seems more and more people are asking, “Is this it?” And of course, it isn’t; there is more to life.
Coming Out of the Psychedelic Closet: Final Thoughts
July 6, 2016
Regardless of what conclusions we draw, the topic of psychedelics and identity politics is important at a time when public assumptions about psychedelics are transforming.
Never Forget: Before There Was A Mush Rush, There Was A Plea For Decency
March 11, 2020
Many predicted an ethical storm brewing in the lead-up to the explosion of for-profit interest in psychedelic pharmaceuticals. But, were their efforts to mitigate the damage enough to make a difference?
Dennis McKenna on his ethnopharmacology conference 50 years in the making
June 5, 2017
It’s been 50 years since the last one. The original idea was to hold followups every 10 years. But the war on drugs came along, and they were never held. It’s time to take another look at the current state of the art.
Turn Off Your Mind, Relax—and Float Right-Wing?
February 8, 2021
On January 6th, 2021 at least two psychedelic heads stormed the United States Capitol. Strange as it may seem, those adhering to right-wing politics haven’t just established a beachhead in the psychedelic renaissance—they’re maneuvering to own it.
As Psychedelics Enter the Mainstream, Mining Companies Look to Dig Up Profits
November 3, 2020
Canadian mining and exploration company AIS has had a number of executives move on to found psychedelic pharmaceutical businesses. Why? Because psychedelics are where the money’s at.
Psychedelic cluster busting headache medication saves me. And it’s completely illegal
September 14, 2017
Cluster headaches to me feel like someone has my eyeball in their fist, steadily putting more and more pressure on it until it threatens to pop like a grape.
A Strange New World: A Tribute to Aldous Huxley 53 Years After His Death
November 22, 2016
“LSD, 100 MCG, intramuscular”
Do psychedelics trigger neurogenesis? Here’s what we know.
January 31, 2017
What is neurogenesis? Do psychedelics really cause it? If they do, what doors might that open up?