The DoubleBlind Guide to Psychedelics

The definitive user's guide to the world of psychedelic drugs from the editors of DoubleBlind, the leading psychedelics media platformWhether they're searching for meaning, for healing, for creativity, or for focus, the psychedelic community is larger and more diverse than ever before. With their print and online offerings, DoubleBlind has become the go-to source for psychedelic education, community, and support for this growing movement, with a roster of world class journalists and classes and workshops with leading therapists, researchers, and Indigenous healers.The DoubleBlind Guide to Psychedelic is designed to be a comprehensive, fun, and accessible guide to the world of psychedelic substances, written for everyone, whether they're a seasoned psychonaut or new to the world of mind altering substances. Readers will learn how to choose the right psychedelic for them; how to prepare for and navigate a trip; the fundamentals of each of major psychedelic (including what types and delivery mechanisms are available, dosage guidelines, how long a trip lasts, what the experience might be like, and any risks or contraindications); plus tips for "integrating" the experience (making sense of the trip once it's over), choosing a psychedelic retreat, microdosing 101, and more. Woven throughout these practical tips are fun facts from psychedelic history, political and ethical considerations, and introductions to Indigenous communities around the world who are the original stewards of psychedelic substances such as peyote and ayahuasca.