LSD Discovery

The History of LSD: A Story of Self-Experimentation

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Despite the LSD experience lasting only two hours, Hofmann was amazed at the power of his creation. And like any good scientist, he knew exactly what he had to do: self-experiment.
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Psychedelic Medicine Has Institutional Buy-In & 4 More Catalyst Summit Takeaways

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After leaving the Catalyst Summit, I am more confident than ever in the governmental and regulatory pathways for legal psychedelic medicine.
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5 Psychedelic Books Our Staff Loves

Members of the Psychedelic Spotlight team share their favorite psychedelic books that explore our favorite subject.
My First Frightening Trip…Into Feature Filmmaking

My First Frightening Trip…Into Feature Filmmaking

The producer and director of our flagship video series "Spotlight in Focus" writes about the parallels between horror and psychedelics.
CATALYST Summit: 3 Psychedelic Speakers to Catch This Weekend

CATALYST Summit: 3 Psychedelic Speakers to Catch This Weekend

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Even if you can't be there in person, it's not too late to get a discounted pass to tune in online. 
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COVID-19 on Mushrooms: A Psilocybin Trip Report

I finally caught the bug, and after a mild bout with the Coronavirus, I ate 3.7 grams of mushrooms during my final weekend of quarantine.
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A Brief History of MDMA: From the CIA to Raves to Psychedelic Therapy

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The history of MDMA is fascinating, and it is still being written.
3 Profound Psychedelic Documentaries Streaming Free on YouTube

3 Profound Psychedelic Documentaries Streaming Free on YouTube

Watch late psychedelic icons María Sabina and Terence McKenna in action, and catch a glimpse inside psilocybin therapy sessions.
Experiencing Danny Elfman on Acid: A Coachella StoryPhoto Credit: Coachella

Experiencing Danny Elfman on Acid: A Coachella Story

Famed film composer returns to rock roots for a masterful, mind-melting Coachella set, and I was fortunate to catch it while tripping on LSD.
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5 Examples of Ancient Psychedelic Cave Art

Ancient civilizations have been using psychedelic substances, like psilocybin, for millenniums, and the proof is in their cave art.