"420" is a term that is associated with cannabis culture, and it has been the subject of many myths and misconceptions over the years. Here are a few common false myths about 420:
By Sharon Jones
The association of "420" with smoking pot is believed to have originated in the early 1970s among a group of high school students in San Rafael, California.
By Jerry Mooney
Rick Doblin is a well-known American psychedelic researcher, activist, and founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Born on November 30, 1953, in Boston, Massachusetts, he received a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from New College of Florida, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.
By Jerry Mooney
Salvia divinorum, often referred to simply as "salvia," is a psychoactive plant native to the cloud forests of Oaxaca, Mexico. It has been used for centuries by indigenous Mazatec shamans in traditional healing ceremonies and rituals.
By Jerry Mooney
What’s red and white and round, magical and loved by reindeer? Santa? Sure. But that’s not the whole story. Legend has it that ancient Siberian cultures loved a particular variety of mushroom: the Amenita Muscaria.
By Jerry Mooney
The history of cannabis is long and complex, with evidence of its use dating back thousands of years. Here is a brief overview of the history of cannabis:
By Nigel Hilton
My favorite part about writing this is that I not only know Jacob, to some degree, but I got to discuss my theories of his book with him (they will not be included in this writeup). Even more fun was that Jacob seemed not only to indicate that my theories were correct, but he seemed to appreciate that I was able to discern the nuances of his story. The following is a quick review of Jacob Nordby’s The Divine Arsonist.
By Jerry Mooney
The United States is not alone in its drug policy, but we, along with the rest of the world, need to rethink our approach to drugs. Recent years have yielded some progress in that marijuana is now legal in the majority of states in some form or fashion (ahem, Idaho!).
By Jerry Mooney
"Archaic Revival" is a thought-provoking book written by Terence McKenna, a philosopher, ethnobotanist, and advocate for the use of psychedelic substances in spiritual exploration.
In order to discuss psychedelics in the depth desired in this format, it is essential to introduce Terence McKenna and his thoughts and influence on the subject.
Most people talk about magic mushrooms with delight and joy. Somehow, however, the conversations are often hushed and accentuated by shame and fear.