Marijuana Kiosks in Airport Set to Boost Jamaican Economy and Reduce Cannabis Harm
Jamaica may be a beautiful country with picturesque beaches, lush jungles, and a rich and celebrated cultural heritage, but what it's best known for — other than perhaps Bob Marley and reggae music — is ganja. And even those are intricately intertwined: cannabis is...
Are Psychedelics Addictive?
For smokers, the next cigarette starts as you are putting out the one you’re smoking. It’s not that you are chain-smoking, but rather that the cycle begins again. You have your nicotine fix, and the cravings are gone, but slowly, like a fog on a night-darkened street,...
Finding a Doctor or Medical Professional That Incorporates Psychedelic Integration
Historically, in cultures where psychedelics were an integral part of ceremonial life, the shaman or priest/priestess wore many hats. As masters of nonordinary states of consciousness, they were called on for many different tasks both large and small, from the finding...
How Can Addiction Recovery Coaching Help You Regain Your Life?
Imagine if your whole world was beautifully but somberly shattered into a million pieces. The hard road of addiction that you walked down for many years finally led you to this point, a psychedelic therapy session that brought you face to face with all of your...
How Can MDMA Be Used to Treat Anxiety and Mental Illness?
The “P” in PTSD is certainly a misleading letter — for the people who struggle daily with this cruel mental disorder, there’s nothing “post” about their trauma. For combat vets, people who’ve been in accidents, and victims of the random and horrific violence that...
What Are the Medicinal and Spiritual Benefits of Psilocybin Mushrooms?
Psilocybin cubensis, a psychedelic species of fungi commonly known as “magic mushrooms,” has been part of human culture for thousands of years. Known to both ancient cultures and to modern science as being able to reliably produce a mystical experience, these...
The Ins and Outs of Using Kratom As an Alternative Addiction Treatment
Methadone has been instrumental in helping thousands redefine their lives and break free of heroin and opioid addictions. But for every success story, there seems to be one of continued misery: for many, side effects like drowsiness, cognitive impairment, and loss of...
Beyond Psychedelics 2016: Global Psychedelic Forum in Prague Takes a Holistic Approach
Psychedelic culture is on the rise once again, and this time it's a truly global phenomenon. Organizations around the world are emerging as hubs for scientific research, harm reduction information, and policy reform. At the same time, psychedelic conferences are...
How Cannabis Helps People with Peripheral Neuropathy Manage Pain and Get Back on Their Feet
I was recently reading through the comment section on a University of Glasgow study that indicated that cannabis can help people manage pain from peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that causes pain in the extremities of the body, and I saw some interesting...
Ayahuasca Goes Global: ICEERS Founder Benjamin De Loenen on the Second World Ayahuasca Conference in Brazil
As ayahuasca grows in popularity across the world, one of the best ways to connect global ayahuasca advocates and form a needed consensus on things like ethics, sustainability, and best practices is through international conferences. Leading this charge is the...
