Psychedelic use is on the rise. Recent data points to a substantial increase in both curiosity about and experience with substances that alter the mind and expand consciousness; reported usage of LSD within the last 12 months grew a whopping 54% between 2015 and 2018 alone. (1) As we ride the psychedelic wave, it’s more […]
Read more >The feeling associated with a psychedelic experience defies easy description. When R. Gordon Wasson first introduced psilocybin to Western audiences through his 1957 LIFE magazine article, he described his experience as profoundly spiritual, less a sensory distortion and more of a glimpse into another realm. Since then, psilocybin has inspired a myriad of depictions across […]
Read more >Psychedelics are as visible as they’ve ever been, from clinical research to governmental policy to bougie retreats. And no continent is as ahead of the curve in all three of those areas as Europe. For people looking to harness the psychologically transformative properties of psychedelics, retreats are going to be the safest and most practical […]
Read more >Psilocybin, which you probably know as magic mushrooms, is growing more popular by the year. In 2024, authors Yang et al. (1) published a report in which they remarked on the “growing interest” in microdosing psychedelics, partly due to expanded legality, and partly because of psilocybin’s potency as a neuropsychiatric treatment. But as magic mushroom […]
Read more >California has long been a haven for free thinkers and bohemians, so it’s no surprise people associate the Golden State with psychedelics. And while mind-altering compounds are becoming more accepted—socially, scientifically, and even politically—you shouldn’t blindly jump into just any experience that’s offered. In this guide, we’ll break down what’s legal (and what’s not) in […]
Read more >Success can be tiring; after all, the expression “climbing the ladder” has a reason. Collecting accolades and hitting milestones is an exhausting process. You end up where you want to be, but by the time you get there, you feel like you’re on autopilot, the days a haze of monotony, as you complete your tasks […]
Read more >Psilocybin’s reputation in mainstream culture has come full circle. This psychedelic compound is now being researched for its healing properties and taken by people from all walks of life to expand their minds. In the 1960s, though, magic mushrooms were taboo, something deadbeats took to get high. Sometimes, that reputation is hard to shake, which […]
Read more >Mushrooms are gaining recognition as a powerful tool, clinically and recreationally, for people looking to lower their emotional defenses and do some internal digging. But they’re not risk-free, and if you’re interested in trying psilocybin (the psychedelic compound within mushrooms), you may be wondering: “Can I overdose on magic mushrooms”? The short answer is yes, […]
Read more >Within twenty minutes, the mushroom tea began to take hold. A heaviness settled in my limbs, my breath deepened, and patterns of colour flickered behind closed eyes as my mind slipped from conscious control. Weeks of preparation had taught me not to resist these first waves, so I let go, released the urge to steer, […]
Read more >There isn’t one type of psychedelic mushroom, even though pop culture lumps them into the singular category of “magic mushrooms. There are, in fact, more than 200 species, all of which differ in their potency, legality, and appearance. Understanding this diversity matters. Different species can vary several-fold in strength; some have deep Indigenous roots, others […]
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