Culture
The DEA Scheduling System is a Joke
Reducing drug policy down to defining “good” substances and “bad” substances is missing the entire point.
Want to reduce drug use? Listen to women drug users
by Kasia Malinowska and Bethany Medley
The most common consequences of drug policies, whether focusing on the supply or the demand side, bring disproportionate harm to women and girls.
Addicted to Weed: VolteFace Launches Black Sheep Report
A legal, regulated cannabis market would help prevent problematic use and give treatment options the radical revamp they need.
In Sweden, Europe’s most LGBT-friendly country, admitting use of cannabis or psychedelics carries a big social stigma
You might imagine progressive drug laws go hand-in-hand with social democracy. It's not the case in Sweden.
An interview with LEAP Executive Director, Neill Franklin
Neill Franklin is the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP). Before joining LEAP, Neill spent 34 years at the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore Police Department.
Psychedelics exploded in the 60s like a nuclear bomb
We had never seen anything like them. We had no models, societal, medical, or religious, to deal with them. Many were threatened by them.
Rethinking the drug war in the classroom
UC Berkeley SSDP members are organizing college classes focused on drug education.
A Weekend for Women and Weed
The nation and the world were rocked this weekend by the Women’s March. The day before, cannabis activist group DCMJ distributed thousands of hand-rolled joints—for free.
Cosmo Feilding Mellen: Interview with a Sunshine Maker
1960's. Two men. One goal. Turn the world on to LSD. An Interview with The SunShine Makers director, Cosmo Feilding Mellen.
Adam Eidinger Calls on Cannabis Community to #SmokeSessions
The cannabis-activist group, DCMJ, sat in on the Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing.
A Normal Person Who Does Drugs Sometimes
Being a normal person who uses drugs has given me courage to accept those things I can’t change—namely, my past.
4 tips to talk to family about drugs over the holidays
Here's some tips for having a transformative conversation over the holidays.
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 3: Mexico, Australia, and Israel
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 2: Europe
Many people in today’s neoliberal capitalist society feel deeply confused and dissatisfied at the suggestion that the meaning of life is material accumulation and consumption. It seems more and more people are asking, “Is this it?” And of course, it isn’t; there is more to life.
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 1: USA
Over the past few years, psychedelic societies have begun popping up all over the world. We interviewed some of the pioneers. First stop: USA.
Will drug policy reform be Trumped? We asked the reform community to chime in.
It’s hard to imagine Trump & Sessions stuffing the toothpaste back in the tube, but remember drug prohibition is a lucrative business.
Why Psychedelic History Matters
The psychedelic renaissance is afoot, and there’s almost no use arguing with the term anymore. It’s just too catchy.
We talked to Duncan Trussell about Microdosing and Donald Trump
"The Trump victory is like watching a dart trap set up by the Founding Fathers spring into action. For better or for worse the system worked."
How Will History Remember the Psychedelic Renaissance?
Social movements are remembered in history for the things they do and the actions they take, not for what they inadvertently hope will happen.
Psychedelics and Social Justice
For the movement toward psychedelic consciousness to be as transformative as it can possibly be, it is our obligation as a psychedelic community to be aware of our shortcomings and to challenge them head-on.
Culture
The DEA Scheduling System is a Joke
Reducing drug policy down to defining “good” substances and “bad” substances is missing the entire point.
Want to reduce drug use? Listen to women drug users
by Kasia Malinowska and Bethany Medley
The most common consequences of drug policies, whether focusing on the supply or the demand side, bring disproportionate harm to women and girls.
Addicted to Weed: VolteFace Launches Black Sheep Report
A legal, regulated cannabis market would help prevent problematic use and give treatment options the radical revamp they need.
In Sweden, Europe’s most LGBT-friendly country, admitting use of cannabis or psychedelics carries a big social stigma
You might imagine progressive drug laws go hand-in-hand with social democracy. It's not the case in Sweden.
An interview with LEAP Executive Director, Neill Franklin
Neill Franklin is the Executive Director of the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP). Before joining LEAP, Neill spent 34 years at the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore Police Department.
Psychedelics exploded in the 60s like a nuclear bomb
We had never seen anything like them. We had no models, societal, medical, or religious, to deal with them. Many were threatened by them.
Rethinking the drug war in the classroom
UC Berkeley SSDP members are organizing college classes focused on drug education.
A Weekend for Women and Weed
The nation and the world were rocked this weekend by the Women’s March. The day before, cannabis activist group DCMJ distributed thousands of hand-rolled joints—for free.
Cosmo Feilding Mellen: Interview with a Sunshine Maker
1960's. Two men. One goal. Turn the world on to LSD. An Interview with The SunShine Makers director, Cosmo Feilding Mellen.
Adam Eidinger Calls on Cannabis Community to #SmokeSessions
The cannabis-activist group, DCMJ, sat in on the Jeff Sessions' confirmation hearing.
A Normal Person Who Does Drugs Sometimes
Being a normal person who uses drugs has given me courage to accept those things I can’t change—namely, my past.
4 tips to talk to family about drugs over the holidays
Here's some tips for having a transformative conversation over the holidays.
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 3: Mexico, Australia, and Israel
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 2: Europe
Many people in today’s neoliberal capitalist society feel deeply confused and dissatisfied at the suggestion that the meaning of life is material accumulation and consumption. It seems more and more people are asking, “Is this it?” And of course, it isn’t; there is more to life.
The Psychedelic Network, Pt 1: USA
Over the past few years, psychedelic societies have begun popping up all over the world. We interviewed some of the pioneers. First stop: USA.
Will drug policy reform be Trumped? We asked the reform community to chime in.
It’s hard to imagine Trump & Sessions stuffing the toothpaste back in the tube, but remember drug prohibition is a lucrative business.
Why Psychedelic History Matters
The psychedelic renaissance is afoot, and there’s almost no use arguing with the term anymore. It’s just too catchy.
We talked to Duncan Trussell about Microdosing and Donald Trump
"The Trump victory is like watching a dart trap set up by the Founding Fathers spring into action. For better or for worse the system worked."
How Will History Remember the Psychedelic Renaissance?
Social movements are remembered in history for the things they do and the actions they take, not for what they inadvertently hope will happen.
Psychedelics and Social Justice
For the movement toward psychedelic consciousness to be as transformative as it can possibly be, it is our obligation as a psychedelic community to be aware of our shortcomings and to challenge them head-on.