“Magic Mushroom Rabbi” Faces Jail Time as He Fights for Religious Freedom
Ben Gorelick, the “Magic Mushroom Rabbi”, faces prison time as he fights for the right to use magic mushrooms in religious ceremony.
Entries by Kiki Dy
The Best Cities for a Psychedelic Trip, Vol. 1
These destinations give “a quick weekend trip” a whole new meaning.
5 Black Pioneers Combatting the Whitewashing of Psychedelics
The uncomfortable irony of the psychedelic renaissance is that minorities are left out of the conversation; but these Black pioneers are changing that.
Life-Affirming Nuggets of Wisdom from Psychedelic Pioneers
From late philosopher Alan Watts to modern researcher Dr. Monnica Williams, enjoy these profound nuggets of wisdom from psychedelic pioneers.
Sex on Mushrooms: Good or Bad Idea?
Psychonaut Kiki Dy explores through personal experience and expert advice, experiencing firsthand what can be magical —and what can go wrong.
Psychedelic Beer: The Leadership Elixir of the Ancient Peruvian Andes
Archeological research suggests psychedelic beer may have helped rulers of the pre-Incan empire maintain power for 400 years.
Is ‘The Trip’ Essential to The Psychedelic Experience?
Biology and experience are tough to separate, but some researchers are exploring the possibility of non-hallucinogenic psychedelics as a mental health treatment. This begs the question: what do we lose, and what do we gain when we take the trip out of the psychedelic experience?
Combining Psychedelics: Is It Safe?
Mixing psychedelics goes by many names in pop culture: hippie flipping (MDMA and mushrooms) and candy flipping (MDMA and LSD), to name two. Depending on how you go about it, the experience can be life-affirmingly euphoric or severely overwhelming. But is it ever worth the risk?
Animals That Eat Psychedelics and Enjoy the Trip
Is drug use a natural instinct? From mandrils ingesting ibogaine to deer munching on red and white-spotted mushrooms like antlered Super Mario characters, humans aren’t the only mammals that seek out and consume psychoactive substances.
Forgotten Psychedelics: LSA — Also Known as Ololiuqui
Meet LSA: LSD’s less intense but introspective cousin found in the seeds of morning glories and other plants. Here’s everything you need to know about the origins, effects, and uses of LSA.
