From Bwiti to Ibogaine and Back: A Transnational History of Tabernanthe iboga
Posted: 11/22/2023Julien Bonhomme explores how Euro-American psychedelic communities have appropriated Bwiti ibogaine rituals, creating a liminal experience that incorporates from both traditions. For Western practitioners, ibogaine visions allowed individuals to see through themselves and recreate themselves as they desired in order to overcome their existential problems. While the Gabonese practitioners' visions more often reflected the images of mythical ancestors or relatives practicing witchcraft, rather than mirror-images of themselves. The post From Bwiti to Ibogaine and Back: A Transnational History of Tabernanthe iboga appeared first on Chacruna.
The Psychedelic Properties of Marijuana
Posted: 11/22/2023With an emphasis on the medicinal benefits of marijuana, we often forget that the plant has psychedelic properties. The post The Psychedelic Properties of Marijuana appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Israelis and Palestinians Doing Ayahuasca Together
Posted: 11/22/2023Some peace activists and researchers believe the powerful psychedelic can help build mutual reconciliation between the two communities.
Burlington’s Massive Psychedelic Mushroom Bust: A Setback or a Wake-Up Call for the Psychedelic Movement?
Posted: 11/21/2023Exploring the implications of the recent Burlington mushroom bust, and how it impacts the psychedelic movement.
Magic Mushroom Dosage Guide: Microdosing to Heroic Doses
Posted: 11/20/2023Learn what factors influence shroom potency, and what you can expect from various magic mushroom dosages. It’s all here in our comprehensive guide!
Course: Diversity, Culture and Social Justice in Psychedelics
Posted: 11/20/2023January 8th – March 25th 2024, 10:30am-12pm PST/1:30pm-3pm EST REGISTER HERE Price $700 USD Price $320 for CE credits Scholarship Application This course is a partnership between Chacruna and University […] The post Course: Diversity, Culture and Social Justice in Psychedelics appeared first on Chacruna.
Psychotropic Cinema: Ken Russell’s Altered States
Posted: 11/20/2023In this brand-new column, we look back at key films that explore the psychedelic realm. For our premiere edition, we revisit Altered States. the 1980 film starring William Hurt. The post Psychotropic Cinema: Ken Russell’s Altered States appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Meet the Panther Cap: History, Ecology, and More
Posted: 11/17/2023But, watch out: careful dosing is extra important with this hallucinogenic fungi Read More... The post Meet the Panther Cap: History, Ecology, and More appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
The Psych Ward: Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space by Spiritualized
Posted: 11/17/2023Spiritualized’s third album, Ladies and Gentlemen… We Are Floating in Space, is a neo-psychedelic space-rock masterpiece. The post The Psych Ward: Ladies and Gentlemen We Are Floating in Space by Spiritualized appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Remembering to Forget: How the UK Disappeared from the Psychedelic Map
Posted: 11/17/2023Between 1952 and 1964, the UK's Powick Psychiatric Hospital served as a center of LSD-assisted therapy. Ronald Sandison stood at the center of this activity, publishing papers in psychiatric journals and presenting at conferences, which temporarily brought the UK to the center of therapeutic LSD use. Wendy Kline explains why things changed in the mid-1960s. The post Remembering to Forget: How the UK Disappeared from the Psychedelic Map appeared first on Chacruna.
The SILLYY Guide: Blue Meanies
Posted: 11/17/2023Discover the psychedelic wonders of Blue Meanie magic mushroom in our detailed guide. Learn about their potency and dosage and their effects.
The Sandwich Showdown: A Lunchtime Odyssey
Posted: 11/16/2023From crust controversies to generational flavor trends, discover the state of America's favorite hand-held feast.
Here's What It's Like Coming Down From Shrooms
Posted: 11/16/2023Coming down from shrooms for the most part is considered to be a generally pleasant experience as compared to other substances and here's why.
Psychedelic Churches and Taxes: Supporting Religious Rights with the DEA and IRS
Posted: 11/15/2023Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 from 12-1:30pm PST Register for this event here. Allison Hoots is an attorney with Hoots Law Practice PLLC. She has had a diverse experience practicing law, including […] The post Psychedelic Churches and Taxes: Supporting Religious Rights with the DEA and IRS appeared first on Chacruna.
From Rubber Adulterant to Ceremonial Psychedelic: Voacanga africana in the Transnational Imagination, 1894–2018
Posted: 11/15/2023Timothy Vilgiate looks at how the story of Voacanga africana is an example of how Western psychedelia co-opts Indigenous culture in order to create fictional "primitive others" that they can utilize for their own agendas. The idea of Voacanga africana as a ceremonial psychedelic ultimately serves less to reflect of African realities, and more to appeal to Western ideas of psychedelics as primordial elements of human mystical experience and spiritual life. The post From Rubber Adulterant to Ceremonial Psychedelic: <em>Voacanga africana</em> in the Transnational Imagination, 1894–2018 appeared first on Chacruna.
A Guide to Drying and Storing Magic Truffles
Posted: 11/13/2023Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News Magic truffles, also known as sclerotia, harbor potent psychoactive substances akin to those found in psilocybin mushrooms. Properly drying and storing these truffles is crucial for maintaining their efficacy and longevity. Here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you master the process. Understanding Magic Truffles Magic truffles are the hardened, subterranean parts of certain fungi, […] The post A Guide to Drying and Storing Magic Truffles appeared first on Sociedelic.
How Long Does It Take for Shrooms to Kick In
Posted: 11/13/2023Timing is everything when it comes to psilocybin experience. How long does it take shrooms to kick in before you’re fully peaking? Find out here.
Something Is Trying to Change My Mind by Leon III
Posted: 11/13/2023Texas-based psychedelic rockers Leon III recently released their third album Something Is Trying to Change My Mind. The post Something Is Trying to Change My Mind by Leon III appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Unraveling Psychedelics’ Potential in Mental Health
Posted: 11/11/2023Research delves into the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin for treating psychiatric disorders. Studies show varying effects of psilocybin on fear learning in rats and mice, dependent on sex and dosage, and its potential to alleviate nicotine withdrawal in mice.
Vancouver’s Latest Police Raids on Psychedelic Shops
Posted: 11/11/2023Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News Last week, Vancouver’s police hit three stores that were openly selling magic mushrooms and other psychedelics. This isn’t new – they’ve been doing this for years. A Pattern of Raids Across Canada Lately, we’ve seen similar police actions across Canada, targeting mushroom shops with quirky names like Fun Guyz and Shroomyz in Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton, […] The post Vancouver’s Latest Police Raids on Psychedelic Shops appeared first on Sociedelic.
On Equity-First Models for Psychedelic Healing
Posted: 11/10/2023NiCole Buchanan, a clinical psychologist and professor at Michigan State University, spoke to Ali McGhee about the need for equity models in psychedelic healing spaces. Buchanan, whose area of clinical expertise is dealing with complex trauma, asserts that people of color have a legitimate wariness of the medical system due to the systemic injustices that they have experienced. In order to bring these people into psychedelic spaces responsibly, a more equitable process for clinical research that also honors legacy and lineage practitioners must be put into place. The post On Equity-First Models for Psychedelic Healing appeared first on Chacruna.
The Psych Ward–Vol. 1 by Soft Machine
Posted: 11/10/2023Vol. 1 by Soft Machine holds its place as one of the greatest albums from the original psychedelic era of rock n’ roll. The post The Psych Ward–Vol. 1 by Soft Machine appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
A Phenomenology of Subjectively Relevant Experiences Induced by Ayahuasca in Upper Amazon Vegetalismo Tourism
Posted: 11/9/2023The growth of quantitative ayahuasca research has failed to account for the essential impact of context on study participants. To address this issue, T.J. Wolfe and S. Ruffell, et.al. employed a heuristic study to further explore the phenomenology of the ayahuasca experience in a traditional setting. The post A Phenomenology of Subjectively Relevant Experiences Induced by Ayahuasca in Upper Amazon <em>Vegetalismo</em> Tourism appeared first on Chacruna.
When Gmail Took Magic Mushrooms: A Whimsical Email Adventure
Posted: 11/8/2023Take a trip with us into a fantasy world where Gmail took magic mushrooms. What kind of inbox, auto-replies, and immersive universe might emerge?
Course: The Science of Psychedelic Healing
Posted: 11/8/2023April 23rd – June 25th 2024, 10am-12pm PST/1pm-3pm EST REGISTER HERE Price $700 USD Price $320 for CE credits Scholarship Application This course will teach students the science of psychedelic healing. […] The post Course: The Science of Psychedelic Healing appeared first on Chacruna.
Course: Foundations of Plant Medicine Facilitation, Integration and Ethics
Posted: 11/8/2023September 30th – December 16th, 2024, 10:00am-12pm PDT/1pm-3pm EST REGISTER HERE Price $700 USD Price $320 for CE credits Scholarship Application Information on Continuing Education Credits for Health Professionals For questions […] The post Course: Foundations of Plant Medicine Facilitation, Integration and Ethics appeared first on Chacruna.
Early Experimental LSD Cultures in the Clinic
Posted: 11/8/2023Magaly Tornay looks at early practices of meaning-making around LSD in the clinic, a crucial site for negotiating the normal & pathological. Tornay argues that the case of Switzerland is particularly notable in the history of LSD because the drug first found its way into psychiatry through personal connections. The post Early Experimental LSD Cultures in the Clinic appeared first on Chacruna.