31
May
2015
The Zombie Drug—Krokodil, But Why A Name?
Desomorphine, the medical name for Russia’s very own version of cheap heroin, is a cocktail of iodine, codeine-containing medication, paint thinner, red... Read More
23
May
2015
Blue Lotus—the New (but Old) Entheogen for the Modern Shaman
Blue Lotus, formally known as Nymphaea caerulea and called Sacred Blue Lily of the Nile, is distinguishable for its light blue flowers... Read More
14
May
2015
Kanna — the Mood-Altering, Happiness Herb for You
A psychoactive herb native to Southern Africa, Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) has a long use history reported to possess mood enhancing, appetite suppressing... Read More
8
May
2015
Calea Zacatechichi — the Dream Herb
Calea zacatechichi, also called Leaf of God, Dream Herb or Bitter Grass, is a medium-sized hallucinogenic herb used by the Chontal Indians... Read More
3
May
2015
Hawaiian Baby Woodrose — the Graceful (but Fierce) Psychoactive
Argyreia nervosa, also called elephant creeper, woolly morning glory but most popularly Hawaiian baby woodrose, is a psychedelic perennial climbing vine distinguished... Read More
30
Apr
2015
What are kratom extracts?
Kratom extracts come in several forms such as powders, oils and tinctures, and hard resins. Extracts can easily be spotted by name... Read More
30
Apr
2015
Salvia Divinorum: ‘Not Your Typical Party Drug (And Actually Not)’
Used widely by Mexican shamans as an ally in experiencing higher realms, salvia divinorum (S. divinorum) is a member of the Lamiaceae... Read More
30
Apr
2015
How High Can You Fly with ‘Fly Agaric’ (Amanita Muscaria)?
A very common mushroom in Western North America, Asia, Europe and Siberia, Amanita muscaria, also known fly agaric, grows under fir, oak,... Read More
29
Apr
2015
What You Should Know about GHB
Also called G, Gina, Grievous bodily harm and GBH, GHB (along with GBL) is a downer, a depressant drug, with the capability... Read More
25
Apr
2015
Ayahuasca — Gateway to the Other World
What is ayahuasca? A plant mixture (often in the form of tea) composed of the Banisteriopsis caapi (main ingredient) and either chagropanga... Read More
23
Apr
2015
Kava and Its Potent Healing Properties
Known to be a part of South Pacific island tradition for thousands of years, Kava Kava or simply Kava (Piper methysticum), has... Read More
23
Apr
2015
The ‘Plant of the Gods’ — San Pedro Cactus
San Pedro Cactus (Trichocereus pachanoi), as it has been called for thousands of years, is known as huachuma, Cactus of the Four... Read More
23
Apr
2015
What You Should Know about Gamma Butyrolactone (GBL)
Also called ‘geeb’ in slang and ‘gamma butyrolactone,’ officially, GBL is a clear liquid solvent marketed and sold on the grey market... Read More
23
Apr
2015
Your General Guide to Poppers and Its Effects
Known as a part of club culture in the 70s and 80s and rave scenes in the 90s, poppers were very popular... Read More
21
Apr
2015
The Kratom User’s Guide
A native tree to Borneo, Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, “Mitragyna speciosa” or Kratom belongs to the coffee tree, with leaves used as... Read More
18
Apr
2015
Poll Speaks on Whether Marijuana Is ‘Good’ or ‘Bad’
As of data released January 8, 2015, there are currently 23 states (and DC) that have legalized marijuana in some forms (medical/recreational... Read More
18
Apr
2015
Risk of Cannabis, Overestimated in the Past
People are 114 times more likely to die from overdosing on alcohol than they are from cannabis. A study conducted by a... Read More
18
Apr
2015
These Scientific Studies on Medical Marijuana Will Blow Your Mind
Now that a new publication, “Nature: Scientific Reports,” is out revealing that marijuana is 114 times safer to use than alcohol (alongside... Read More
18
Apr
2015
What Are Legal Highs? (Only the Facts)
Misinformation on legal highs makes matters worse. Get the facts (and stay out of trouble). What are legal highs? Also called designer... Read More
16
Apr
2015
The Hidden Dangers of Polydrug Use (and Abuse)
What are the dangers of mixing drugs (or polydrug use)? Before going on further, know that polydrug use happens when at least... Read More
16
Apr
2015
Are Natural Herbal Incense Blends Any Good? (These Might Surprise You)
Herbal incense, which still persists today, has been around for ages; in fact, it has its frequent reference in the Old Testament,... Read More
14
Apr
2015
What You Have to Know about BK-2C-B
Also called βk-2C-B or Beta-keto 2C-B, Bk-2CB is structurally related to 2CB (a Schedule I drug which is illegal to buy, possess... Read More
14
Apr
2015
What Are the Obstacles to Global Drug Legalization?
In an article “Kofi Annan: The War on Drugs Has Failed in West Africa and Around the World” published at Vice.com, former... Read More
14
Apr
2015
Marijuana Isn’t Fatal, but Alcohol and Tobacco Are
United Kingdom – Ironically and very far from what cannabis opponents expect, marijuana use is not among the top ten killer drugs,... Read More
12
Apr
2015
Vaporizing Cannabis Is Better than Smoking It, Studies Suggest
Probably one of the most negative impacts of weed comes from smoking, wherein a smoker exposes himself to its numerous harmful respiratory... Read More
12
Apr
2015
PMA Warning for Clubbers, Premium Drug in Pill May Contain Other Substances
Back in the 90s, ecstasy has been the drug of choice for clubbers in the UK and US, but once users seek... Read More
10
Apr
2015
What Is in K2 E-Liquid and How Is It Used?
Also known as synthetic marijuana, K2 is a designer drug with herb, leafy materials and incense, which are sprayed with lab-created liquid... Read More
9
Apr
2015
Does Legal High Get You High?
Does legal bud get you high? Also called legal drugs, legal intoxicants (e.g. alcohol, nicotine, caffeine), legal highs are substances that LITERALLY... Read More