Bicycle Day, April 19th, is upon us! This is not to be mistaken with World Bicycle Day, which celebrates the familiar two-wheeled vehicles. Bicycle Day, as psychedelic enthusiasts know, commemorates the day that Albert Hofmann first took a trip from lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). In 1943, due to automobile restrictions during World War II, he experienced its effects while … [Read more...] about Bicycle Day: Story behind LSD
Psychedelics
Otherworldly Beings: Machine Elves — a Shared Phenomenon Among DMT Users
Artist’s representation of machine elves. Photo Credit: flickr/Bob Smerecki Art. Users of DMT report seeing otherworldly entities which many describe as machine elves, otherwise known as clockwork or DMT elves. People note common characteristics among their encounters, such as constantly–changing geometric patterns and playful natures. With their experiences sharing … [Read more...] about Otherworldly Beings: Machine Elves — a Shared Phenomenon Among DMT Users
Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy – a Stepping Stone to Healing?
Image by: ckstockphoto. Recent research suggests that cannabis-assisted psychotherapy can lead to mental health breakthroughs. Psychotherapy, in general, is a practice that incorporates talking to a professional about mental health and emotional well-being, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Similar to psychedelic-assisted therapy, the practice combines … [Read more...] about Cannabis-Assisted Psychotherapy – a Stepping Stone to Healing?
Entheogens for Eating Disorders — can Psychoactive Substances Help Treat Such Conditions?
Photo credit: gpointstudio. More than 70 million people worldwide suffer from eating disorders, according to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). These conditions, which affect people of all backgrounds and ages, are on the rise. However, recent research shows that cannabis and psychedelics have a positive impact on eating disorders. According to the … [Read more...] about Entheogens for Eating Disorders — can Psychoactive Substances Help Treat Such Conditions?
The ‘God Molecule:’ DMT’s Traditional use and Experiences
Close up of ayahuasca vine. Photo credit: Apollo/flickr. On February 2nd, there was a massive controversy in the psychedelics community over a patent for N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) vape pens being granted when a market for them already exists. It raises an issue since the patenter claimed to have ‘invented’ it when that is not the case. In fact, many have used the … [Read more...] about The ‘God Molecule:’ DMT’s Traditional use and Experiences
