💧 The Black Psychedelic Revolution

Happy Thursday! Welcome back to The Drop In, DoubleBlind’s newsletter serving up psychedelics news, culture, events, and knowledge straight to your inbox. If you’re new here, thanks for joining us on this trippy ride. If you’ve been here, THANK YOU for sticking with us ✨

The most timely story in today’s newsletter dives into the fiery debate happening in Colorado over the rollout of Proposition 122, the law legalizing psychedelic therapy, and decriminalizing cultivation and possession of certain plant-based psychedelics. With the clock ticking toward a 2025 rollout, tensions are high and everyone has an opinion — from anti-drug warriors to policymakers to advocates and Indigenous leaders — as to how the new program should take shape. It’s a microcosm of a larger conversation happening across the US: What place do psychedelics have in our collective future? You can find that story by Michelle Lhooq below.

Keep scrolling for an excerpt from the book Black Psychedelic Revolution by Nicholas Powers (a DoubleBlind contributor!), who challenges us to envision a world where accessible, affordable psychedelic therapy helps BIPOC communities heal racial, generational, and systemic wounds.

Oh, and BTW! If you’re not doing anything on Sunday, December 15, join us for a pre-Winter Solstice workshop on how to work with Amanita muscaria. You can learn more about it here.

Ciao 🍄,

Mary Carreón
Senior Editor

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Colorado’s legal mushroom program launches next year, and it’s causing a heated public debate. Business owners fear high fees will tank the industry, while critics call it a "mockery of medical science." With license applications opening on Dec. 31, all eyes are on Colorado. Read the full story here.

Considering tripping on shrooms? Even the most legitimate underground sellers only tend to provide basic notes about each variety – often, with no potency data or dosage guidance. But a new certification scheme for producers and brands working with psilocybin mushrooms is seeking to change the product landscape. Learn more about PsiloSafe here.

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• Sasha Shulgin invented MDMA, 2-CB, and an eye-popping catalog of over 500 psychedelic compounds. This research institute is scouring “the vault” for hidden gems. Read the full story here. 
  

• The mind and body are deeply intertwined. Emotional memory is stored throughout the body. This is precisely why psychedelics and bodywork are such a potent healing combination. In this piece, a psychedelic massage therapist reflects on her client’s powerful healings.
  

• Funded by the military, a new wave of psychedelics without the hallucinations are in the pipeline. But does this castrate the transformational power of the substance? Here’s what this development means for psychotherapy.
  
  

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Curious about Amanita muscaria but unsure where to begin? 

You’re not alone! This iconic mushroom is wrapped in mystery, misinformation, and marketing claims that often miss the mark. How do you separate the sacred from the noise?

Whether you’re drawn to its connection to solstice traditions, curious about its role in shamanic practices, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of fungi medicine, this workshop offers a grounded and reliable resource for your journey. Join ethnobotanist and herbalist Ash Ritter for an illuminating journey into the darkness of winter.

And it’s happening just in time for the solstice.

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🔊 You know how LSD can make it look like the walls are breathing? DiPT, one of Shulgin’s lesser-known creations, does that with sound. But this one comes with an important caveat. Here’s what you should know before you try it. 

🍊 Some people swear orange juice will help you come down from an LSD trip that’s too intense. Others say it makes mushrooms stronger. So which is it? We asked two scientists to break it down for us. 

👨‍🔬 The FDA-approved S-ketamine spray (spravato) is a purified form of the “S-isomer” of generic ketamine. Theoretically, it is better for depression than generic ketamine. But is there really a difference, or is this just a patent-driven money grab by a pharma company? We talked to a biochemist, a neuroscientist, and a “self-medicating” millennial to bring you this inside story.

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Here are today’s recommendations to help you live more psychedelically… 

1. The Psychedelics Design online conference is coming up on December 11th. A juicy mix of art, science, design, and engineering, it explores the psychedelic world through the lens of design. Get your ticket here.
   

2. Check out the world premiere livestream of music producer East Forest’s new documentary Music For Mushrooms! It starts on Dec 12 for sliding scale donations. 
   

3. These adaptogenic mushroom and CBD gummies from Plant People are THE BEST. They’re research-backed, doctor-formulated, and chef-crafted. There’s ones for stress, focus, sleep, immune health, and more. Get yours here.
   

4. Drop the coffee and ease into your mornings. You’ll feel better all day long. Try MUD/WTR. It’s a mix of organic cacao, masala chai, and functional mushrooms. And it tastes like cacao and a chai latte had a baby.

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An Ancient Egyptian Plant for Euphoric Relaxation

In an ancient cup, archaeologists discovered residues of the semi-psychedelic plant Syrian rue and blue lotus. Syrian Rue contains harmaline, the same MAOI as ayahuasca, but what about blue lotus? In this video, we cover everything you need to know about this euphoric, dreamy flower.