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For harm reduction purposes only
For harm reduction purposes only
Drugism by @vincentrado.bsky.social is the perfect read for anybody interested in the history and impact of drug prohibition and the ideas we can use to dismantle it. It will challenge your opinion on all drugs based on preconceived notions of what makes them “good” or “bad.”
September 5, 2023 at 7:15 PM
Drugism by @vincentrado.bsky.social is the perfect read for anybody interested in the history and impact of drug prohibition and the ideas we can use to dismantle it. It will challenge your opinion on all drugs based on preconceived notions of what makes them “good” or “bad.”
The problem is that our minds are constantly clouded by distractions such as anger, greed, jealousy, grief, and fear. In Buddhism, the path to enlightenment involves clearing away these obstructions to experience the enlightenment that’s already there.
September 5, 2023 at 6:09 PM
The problem is that our minds are constantly clouded by distractions such as anger, greed, jealousy, grief, and fear. In Buddhism, the path to enlightenment involves clearing away these obstructions to experience the enlightenment that’s already there.
Zen Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is inherent to all beings — it isn’t a special quality only some people possess.
Since enlightenment is already present in all beings, it’s something we’re all capable of realizing.
Since enlightenment is already present in all beings, it’s something we’re all capable of realizing.
September 5, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Zen Buddhism teaches that enlightenment is inherent to all beings — it isn’t a special quality only some people possess.
Since enlightenment is already present in all beings, it’s something we’re all capable of realizing.
Since enlightenment is already present in all beings, it’s something we’re all capable of realizing.
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is is classified as a Schedule I drug by the UN Convention of Psychotropic Substances (1971).
Before it was banned, was successful in clinical settings for treating psychiatric conditions — without the risk of any serious physical side effects.
Before it was banned, was successful in clinical settings for treating psychiatric conditions — without the risk of any serious physical side effects.
August 31, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is is classified as a Schedule I drug by the UN Convention of Psychotropic Substances (1971).
Before it was banned, was successful in clinical settings for treating psychiatric conditions — without the risk of any serious physical side effects.
Before it was banned, was successful in clinical settings for treating psychiatric conditions — without the risk of any serious physical side effects.
The word “psychedelic” was coined in 1956 by British psychiatrist Humphry Osmond
Psychedelic is derived from Greek — psyche (soul or mind) and delien (“to manifest”). The word essentially means “mind-manifesting” or “soul manifesting”
tripsitter.substack.com/p/psychedelic
Psychedelic is derived from Greek — psyche (soul or mind) and delien (“to manifest”). The word essentially means “mind-manifesting” or “soul manifesting”
tripsitter.substack.com/p/psychedelic
August 22, 2023 at 4:46 PM
The word “psychedelic” was coined in 1956 by British psychiatrist Humphry Osmond
Psychedelic is derived from Greek — psyche (soul or mind) and delien (“to manifest”). The word essentially means “mind-manifesting” or “soul manifesting”
tripsitter.substack.com/p/psychedelic
Psychedelic is derived from Greek — psyche (soul or mind) and delien (“to manifest”). The word essentially means “mind-manifesting” or “soul manifesting”
tripsitter.substack.com/p/psychedelic
5. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a strong bitter herb traditionally used to stop bleeding (the leaves contain a styptic compound)
When smoked, yarrow is more of a guiding plant. It potentiates the effects of other herbs & helps them to kick in more quickly
Yarrow is a strong bitter herb traditionally used to stop bleeding (the leaves contain a styptic compound)
When smoked, yarrow is more of a guiding plant. It potentiates the effects of other herbs & helps them to kick in more quickly
July 4, 2023 at 4:12 PM
5. Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Yarrow is a strong bitter herb traditionally used to stop bleeding (the leaves contain a styptic compound)
When smoked, yarrow is more of a guiding plant. It potentiates the effects of other herbs & helps them to kick in more quickly
Yarrow is a strong bitter herb traditionally used to stop bleeding (the leaves contain a styptic compound)
When smoked, yarrow is more of a guiding plant. It potentiates the effects of other herbs & helps them to kick in more quickly
4. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
This vine is traditionally used for its antimicrobial, neuroprotective, & mood-supportive benefits
Similar to the ayahuasca vine, the leaves contain harmala alkaloids which can potentiate DMT or other tryptamine psychedelics
This vine is traditionally used for its antimicrobial, neuroprotective, & mood-supportive benefits
Similar to the ayahuasca vine, the leaves contain harmala alkaloids which can potentiate DMT or other tryptamine psychedelics
July 4, 2023 at 4:11 PM
4. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
This vine is traditionally used for its antimicrobial, neuroprotective, & mood-supportive benefits
Similar to the ayahuasca vine, the leaves contain harmala alkaloids which can potentiate DMT or other tryptamine psychedelics
This vine is traditionally used for its antimicrobial, neuroprotective, & mood-supportive benefits
Similar to the ayahuasca vine, the leaves contain harmala alkaloids which can potentiate DMT or other tryptamine psychedelics
3. Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida)
This plant is often added to smoking blends for the anise-like flavor it imparts
It also enhances the psychoactive effects of other plants included in the blend, such as marijuana or damiana.
This plant is often added to smoking blends for the anise-like flavor it imparts
It also enhances the psychoactive effects of other plants included in the blend, such as marijuana or damiana.
July 4, 2023 at 4:11 PM
3. Mexican Tarragon (Tagetes lucida)
This plant is often added to smoking blends for the anise-like flavor it imparts
It also enhances the psychoactive effects of other plants included in the blend, such as marijuana or damiana.
This plant is often added to smoking blends for the anise-like flavor it imparts
It also enhances the psychoactive effects of other plants included in the blend, such as marijuana or damiana.
2. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger is a supportive herb & should only be added to smoking blends in small amounts
In TCM, ginger is believed to help “guide” other herbs in the mix around the body
Ginger can be used in place of tobacco to help smokers quit nicotine
Ginger is a supportive herb & should only be added to smoking blends in small amounts
In TCM, ginger is believed to help “guide” other herbs in the mix around the body
Ginger can be used in place of tobacco to help smokers quit nicotine
July 4, 2023 at 4:11 PM
2. Ginger (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger is a supportive herb & should only be added to smoking blends in small amounts
In TCM, ginger is believed to help “guide” other herbs in the mix around the body
Ginger can be used in place of tobacco to help smokers quit nicotine
Ginger is a supportive herb & should only be added to smoking blends in small amounts
In TCM, ginger is believed to help “guide” other herbs in the mix around the body
Ginger can be used in place of tobacco to help smokers quit nicotine
1. Bay Bean (Canavalia rosea)
When smoked, bay bean produces a mild euphoric and stimulating effect with a vague resemblance to tobacco
Bay bean truly shines in combination with other psychoactive herbs, most notably marijuana or salvia
When smoked, bay bean produces a mild euphoric and stimulating effect with a vague resemblance to tobacco
Bay bean truly shines in combination with other psychoactive herbs, most notably marijuana or salvia
July 4, 2023 at 4:11 PM
1. Bay Bean (Canavalia rosea)
When smoked, bay bean produces a mild euphoric and stimulating effect with a vague resemblance to tobacco
Bay bean truly shines in combination with other psychoactive herbs, most notably marijuana or salvia
When smoked, bay bean produces a mild euphoric and stimulating effect with a vague resemblance to tobacco
Bay bean truly shines in combination with other psychoactive herbs, most notably marijuana or salvia
Potentiators INCREASE the potency of other psychoactive plants or substances
Here are 5 potentiator herbs to add to your smoking rotation
A THREAD: Potentiator Herbs
Here are 5 potentiator herbs to add to your smoking rotation
A THREAD: Potentiator Herbs
July 4, 2023 at 4:08 PM
Potentiators INCREASE the potency of other psychoactive plants or substances
Here are 5 potentiator herbs to add to your smoking rotation
A THREAD: Potentiator Herbs
Here are 5 potentiator herbs to add to your smoking rotation
A THREAD: Potentiator Herbs
8. Watch a Movie
Finally, if you feel like you need to focus on something but not quite as actively as video games, you can opt to watch a movie.
Relaxing, feel-good films or those that are introspective and creative are usually best.
Finally, if you feel like you need to focus on something but not quite as actively as video games, you can opt to watch a movie.
Relaxing, feel-good films or those that are introspective and creative are usually best.
July 3, 2023 at 5:10 PM
8. Watch a Movie
Finally, if you feel like you need to focus on something but not quite as actively as video games, you can opt to watch a movie.
Relaxing, feel-good films or those that are introspective and creative are usually best.
Finally, if you feel like you need to focus on something but not quite as actively as video games, you can opt to watch a movie.
Relaxing, feel-good films or those that are introspective and creative are usually best.
7. Play Video Games
Video games offer visuals, music, and creative gameplay that can all contribute to an enjoyable psychedelic experience. If you have VR headset that's even better
It’s best to stay away from violent or scary games for obvious reasons
Video games offer visuals, music, and creative gameplay that can all contribute to an enjoyable psychedelic experience. If you have VR headset that's even better
It’s best to stay away from violent or scary games for obvious reasons
July 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM
7. Play Video Games
Video games offer visuals, music, and creative gameplay that can all contribute to an enjoyable psychedelic experience. If you have VR headset that's even better
It’s best to stay away from violent or scary games for obvious reasons
Video games offer visuals, music, and creative gameplay that can all contribute to an enjoyable psychedelic experience. If you have VR headset that's even better
It’s best to stay away from violent or scary games for obvious reasons
6. Talk With Trusted Friends or Family Members
Shrooms tend to make you feel more connected with other people, making conversations you can have with people you trust often incredibly insightful and meaningful. Avoid people you feel you cannot be your fully authentic self with
Shrooms tend to make you feel more connected with other people, making conversations you can have with people you trust often incredibly insightful and meaningful. Avoid people you feel you cannot be your fully authentic self with
July 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM
6. Talk With Trusted Friends or Family Members
Shrooms tend to make you feel more connected with other people, making conversations you can have with people you trust often incredibly insightful and meaningful. Avoid people you feel you cannot be your fully authentic self with
Shrooms tend to make you feel more connected with other people, making conversations you can have with people you trust often incredibly insightful and meaningful. Avoid people you feel you cannot be your fully authentic self with
5. Experience Other's Art
If you’re not quite ready to express yourself, experiencing other peoples’ art can be a great way to trip
Listening to your favorite artist, watching your favorite show, seeing your favorite painting can feel like experiencing it for the first time
If you’re not quite ready to express yourself, experiencing other peoples’ art can be a great way to trip
Listening to your favorite artist, watching your favorite show, seeing your favorite painting can feel like experiencing it for the first time
July 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM
5. Experience Other's Art
If you’re not quite ready to express yourself, experiencing other peoples’ art can be a great way to trip
Listening to your favorite artist, watching your favorite show, seeing your favorite painting can feel like experiencing it for the first time
If you’re not quite ready to express yourself, experiencing other peoples’ art can be a great way to trip
Listening to your favorite artist, watching your favorite show, seeing your favorite painting can feel like experiencing it for the first time
4. Express Yourself Through Art
Expressing yourself via some art medium can be profound, shrooms or not
Drawing, painting, writing poetry, playing music, dancing, singing, and any other form of artistic expression can help you get the most out of your experience
Expressing yourself via some art medium can be profound, shrooms or not
Drawing, painting, writing poetry, playing music, dancing, singing, and any other form of artistic expression can help you get the most out of your experience
July 3, 2023 at 5:09 PM
4. Express Yourself Through Art
Expressing yourself via some art medium can be profound, shrooms or not
Drawing, painting, writing poetry, playing music, dancing, singing, and any other form of artistic expression can help you get the most out of your experience
Expressing yourself via some art medium can be profound, shrooms or not
Drawing, painting, writing poetry, playing music, dancing, singing, and any other form of artistic expression can help you get the most out of your experience
3. Just Be With Yourself & Your Thoughts
Shrooms can remind you that you don't always need to do something, while you trip or otherwise. In this state of mind, your internal experience gives you plenty to think about
Shrooms can remind you that you don't always need to do something, while you trip or otherwise. In this state of mind, your internal experience gives you plenty to think about
July 3, 2023 at 5:08 PM
3. Just Be With Yourself & Your Thoughts
Shrooms can remind you that you don't always need to do something, while you trip or otherwise. In this state of mind, your internal experience gives you plenty to think about
Shrooms can remind you that you don't always need to do something, while you trip or otherwise. In this state of mind, your internal experience gives you plenty to think about
2. Experience Nature
Shrooms create a connection with the world around you and there's nothing as profound in this state as nature
If you're comfortable being in public; go for a hike, sit on the beach, or take a walk through a local park
Shrooms create a connection with the world around you and there's nothing as profound in this state as nature
If you're comfortable being in public; go for a hike, sit on the beach, or take a walk through a local park
July 3, 2023 at 5:08 PM
2. Experience Nature
Shrooms create a connection with the world around you and there's nothing as profound in this state as nature
If you're comfortable being in public; go for a hike, sit on the beach, or take a walk through a local park
Shrooms create a connection with the world around you and there's nothing as profound in this state as nature
If you're comfortable being in public; go for a hike, sit on the beach, or take a walk through a local park
1. Journalling
You've heard people say the things they learned on shrooms can't be described in words.
Journaling about these realizations in real-time will help you integrate what you learned about yourself or the world
Journaling can be as rigid or loose as you want
You've heard people say the things they learned on shrooms can't be described in words.
Journaling about these realizations in real-time will help you integrate what you learned about yourself or the world
Journaling can be as rigid or loose as you want
July 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM
1. Journalling
You've heard people say the things they learned on shrooms can't be described in words.
Journaling about these realizations in real-time will help you integrate what you learned about yourself or the world
Journaling can be as rigid or loose as you want
You've heard people say the things they learned on shrooms can't be described in words.
Journaling about these realizations in real-time will help you integrate what you learned about yourself or the world
Journaling can be as rigid or loose as you want
If you're planning a trip on magic mushrooms and need an itinerary, we've got you covered:
8 Things To Do While You’re Tripping On Magic Mushrooms
8 Things To Do While You’re Tripping On Magic Mushrooms
July 3, 2023 at 5:07 PM
If you're planning a trip on magic mushrooms and need an itinerary, we've got you covered:
8 Things To Do While You’re Tripping On Magic Mushrooms
8 Things To Do While You’re Tripping On Magic Mushrooms
The pendulum of the mind oscillates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong. — Carl Jung
May 23, 2023 at 4:22 PM
The pendulum of the mind oscillates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong. — Carl Jung
Anything beyond a 7 carbon-side chain isn’t found in nature, but there are several synthetic cannabinoids with very long side chains.
For example, HU-210 contains a dimethylheptyl side chain, which has 9 carbons and is thought to be 100–800 times more potent than Δ9 THC
For example, HU-210 contains a dimethylheptyl side chain, which has 9 carbons and is thought to be 100–800 times more potent than Δ9 THC
May 22, 2023 at 7:26 PM
Anything beyond a 7 carbon-side chain isn’t found in nature, but there are several synthetic cannabinoids with very long side chains.
For example, HU-210 contains a dimethylheptyl side chain, which has 9 carbons and is thought to be 100–800 times more potent than Δ9 THC
For example, HU-210 contains a dimethylheptyl side chain, which has 9 carbons and is thought to be 100–800 times more potent than Δ9 THC
Cannabinoid side chains vs. potency:
1. THCC (1 carbon) — Non-psychoactive
2. THCV (3 carbons) — 25% as potent as THC
3. Δ8, 9, & 10 THC (five carbons) — Baseline potency
4. THCP (seven carbons) — Roughly 10x–30x the potency of Δ9 THC
1. THCC (1 carbon) — Non-psychoactive
2. THCV (3 carbons) — 25% as potent as THC
3. Δ8, 9, & 10 THC (five carbons) — Baseline potency
4. THCP (seven carbons) — Roughly 10x–30x the potency of Δ9 THC
May 22, 2023 at 7:25 PM
Cannabinoid side chains vs. potency:
1. THCC (1 carbon) — Non-psychoactive
2. THCV (3 carbons) — 25% as potent as THC
3. Δ8, 9, & 10 THC (five carbons) — Baseline potency
4. THCP (seven carbons) — Roughly 10x–30x the potency of Δ9 THC
1. THCC (1 carbon) — Non-psychoactive
2. THCV (3 carbons) — 25% as potent as THC
3. Δ8, 9, & 10 THC (five carbons) — Baseline potency
4. THCP (seven carbons) — Roughly 10x–30x the potency of Δ9 THC
What makes some cannabinoids so much stronger than others?
It all comes down to the length of its alkyl side chain
The length of this tail directly affects how a cannabinoid binds to the CB1 receptors (which translates to psychoactive potency)
Examples below 👇
It all comes down to the length of its alkyl side chain
The length of this tail directly affects how a cannabinoid binds to the CB1 receptors (which translates to psychoactive potency)
Examples below 👇
May 22, 2023 at 7:25 PM
What makes some cannabinoids so much stronger than others?
It all comes down to the length of its alkyl side chain
The length of this tail directly affects how a cannabinoid binds to the CB1 receptors (which translates to psychoactive potency)
Examples below 👇
It all comes down to the length of its alkyl side chain
The length of this tail directly affects how a cannabinoid binds to the CB1 receptors (which translates to psychoactive potency)
Examples below 👇
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
“I don’t much care where—” said Alice.
“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
— Snippet from Alice in Wonderland
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
“I don’t much care where—” said Alice.
“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
— Snippet from Alice in Wonderland
May 22, 2023 at 6:48 PM
“Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
“I don’t much care where—” said Alice.
“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
— Snippet from Alice in Wonderland
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
“I don’t much care where—” said Alice.
“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
— Snippet from Alice in Wonderland