Photo credit: Nanihta. The ground is unsteady, the world is turning, and something seems horribly off. The regret and dread of a bad trip seeps through the body and it feels as if there’s no way out. For Bernardo Verdiguel-Gillet, an experienced psychedelic user, a recent bad trip proved traumatic. Verdiguel-Gillet started taking LSD when he was in high school and has … [Read more...] about Bad Trips no More: Tips to a Happy and Safe Trip
Psychedelics
Investigating MDMA’s use Against Depression
Use of MDMA pills for studies. Photo credit: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Researchers are finding more evidence that MDMA may treat some of the world’s most common conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders. MDMA is currently a schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no medical use. However, that … [Read more...] about Investigating MDMA’s use Against Depression
Ego Death: a Major Component of the Psychedelic Experience
An ego death occurs when the distinction between self-representation and object-representation is blurred. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, DMT, ayahuasca, and LSD have been associated with producing a phenomenon known as an ego death. While under the influence of these psychoactive substances, users report enduring a compromised sense of … [Read more...] about Ego Death: a Major Component of the Psychedelic Experience
The Psychedelics Movement Could be Hitting Your State or City Soon
Several states are aiming to decriminalize or legalize psychedelics. Photo credit: By Simol1407. Magic mushrooms, MDMA and other psychedelics have states taking steps towards decriminalization and legalization for various benefits. Legislators are following suit of Oregon’s Measure 109, a ballot measure that voters passed in 2020 allowing citizens statewide to have … [Read more...] about The Psychedelics Movement Could be Hitting Your State or City Soon
