MDMA is just as useful in psychotherapy as it is as a recreational party drug. It’s used to foster a greater connection between two individuals and break down some of the barriers that get in the way of confronting mental health issues. There’s also been a lot of exciting research developing around the use of […]
PCP (Angeldust) – Breakdown
PCP (phencyclidine) has been around since the 1960s. After a brief stint as an analgesic, it was eventually banned and ended up on the street. The most common method of using PCP is in the form of “Sherm” or “Fry” — which refers to marijuana flower or cigarettes soaked in liquid PCP. This drug has been […]
Nicholas Sand – ALD-52 Inventor
LSD, short for lysergic acid diethylamide, is synonymous with the counterculture wave that swept across America in the 60s, inspiring a generation of free thinkers. One visionary chemist whose work with LSD and DMT has had a profound impact on the world of psychedelics and the counterculture movement is Nick Sand. Sand and fellow chemist Tim Scully were […]
Alprazolam (Xanax) – Breakdown
Patented in 1971 and approved for medical use in 1981, alprazolam is a prescription drug of the triazolobenzodiazepine class: a subtype of the larger benzodiazepine family characterized by the inclusion of a triazolo- ring structure. Compared to other benzodiazepines, the unique characteristics of alprazolam are its fast-acting nature, short half-life, and increased potency. Alprazolam is far more […]
Zapizolam – A new diazepine
Zapizolam is a mysterious compound. Indeed, public databases offer only minimal information with regard to their origins and characteristics. As zapizolam does have some level of popularity as a designer drug, it’s hypothesized that its invention was a result of chemists attempting to synthesize novel benzodiazepine compounds in an attempt to sidestep drug laws. Zapizolam’s unique chemical […]
Corynantheidine – The Kratom Alkaloid
Corynantheidine is just one of over 50 active alkaloids produced in the kratom tree (Mitragyna speciosa). An alkaloid is a natural nitrogen-containing compound with powerful pharmacological effects in humans. Corynantheidine is one of the more important alkaloids in the plant, contributing to the plant’s impressive pain-relieving qualities. In this guide to corynantheidine, we’ll discuss what this […]
Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin
Alexander “Sasha” Shulgin (1925–2014) has been dubbed the godfather of psychedelics. He was an organic chemist, pharmacologist, and author of two of the most influential books in the psychedelic space — PiHKAL and TiHKAL — which highlights the dose, effect profile, and “recipe” for making over 230 psychoactive chemicals. He’s credited for popularizing MDMA (ecstasy) and inventing 2C-B and the rest of the […]
The 2C Family of Psychedelic Empathogens
Most people have heard of mescaline, LSD, and MDMA — but only serious psychonauts are familiar with the 2C substances. The most popular members of the group are 2C-B and 2C-I — but there are dozens of other compounds that share similar effects. Learning about the 2Cs is one of the best ways to understand psychedelic chemistry. The legendary chemist, Alexander […]
5-Bromo-DMT (SPONGEBOB)- An Overview
DMT, the infamous psychedelic found in ayahuasca and the venom of the Bufo alvarius toad, can be found throughout nature in many different forms. One of the more obscure sources of this compound is a series of inconspicuous sea sponges. Back in 2013, a researcher discovered the presence of a DMT analog in a sample of sea sponge he […]
DOM – An Overview
DOM, or 2,5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (unabbreviated), is a synthetic psychedelic of the phenethylamine class. It appeared on the streets sometime in 1967 with the name “STP” which stands for Serenity, Tranquility, and Peace. DOM was first invented by Dr. Alexander Shulgin — often regarded as the father of psychedelics. In search of new psychedelic molecules, Shulgin systematically altered the chemical structure of mescaline (the active […]