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Heroin and Heartbreak: Eduardo Hidalgo’s Stigma-Free Memoir

Eduardo Hidalgo releases a memoir through Autsaider Cómics detailing nearly forty years of heroin use. A guilt-free testimony that challenges the only narrative society accepts about this substance.

MDMA comedown: what a survey of 497 people found

In a cross-sectional survey of 497 people with MDMA experience, 74.5% reported negative aftereffects at least once. This self-reported sample does not establish causality, represent all users or demonstrate that supplements or antidepressants are effective for managing comedowns.

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Literary Roots of Psychedelia: From Osmond to Kerouac

Before the hippie movement and Leary, psychedelia was forged in literature. We take a critical look at Osmond, Huxley, and the Beat Generation.

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum): The Mild Sedative of the San and Khoi

Kanna (Sceletium tortuosum) is a South African succulent used by the San and Khoikhoi. We examine its chemistry, subjective effects, and safety limits.

The History of Ketamine: From the Operating Room to Psychiatry

From its 1962 synthesis as an anesthetic to the FDA-approved esketamine for treatment-resistant depression, we explore the history of ketamine.

Cannabis and Spain’s Left-Wing Parties: A Fragile Alliance

The second installment of our article on the positions of non-cannabis-focused political parties regarding cannabis. Read the first part.

The Risk of a Psychedelic Theocracy: Mysticism vs. Rigorous Science

An analysis of how the obsession with mystical experiences in psychedelic research may be biasing scientific results and limiting progress.

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