Expand Your Knowledge: Resources for Your Journey
Empower Yourself with Valuable Insights and Information
Welcome to our resources page, carefully curated to empower seekers like you on your journey. We believe that education is the foundation of any transformative experience, and this thoughtfully assembled collection of resources will help you expand your understanding of non-ordinary states of being from various perspectives.
From enlightening literature, thought-provoking podcasts, and immersive media to advocacy groups, legal guidance, harm reduction resources, and scientific research, this page is your compass to valuable insights and information. Whether you’re just starting your exploration or seeking to deepen your knowledge, these resources are your trusted companions on the journey to self-discovery, personal growth, and enlightenment.
Media
Books
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- Pollan, M. (2018). How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence. Penguin Press.
- Huxley, A., & Huxley, A. (2009). The doors of perception: & Heaven and hell. 1st Harper Perennial Modern Classics ed. New York, HarperCollins.
- McKenna, T. (1993). Food of the Gods: The Search for the Original Tree of Knowledge A Radical History of Plants, Drugs, and Human Evolution. Bantam.
- Hofmann, A. (1992). LSD, my problem child: Reflections on sacred drugs, mysticism, and science. Mt. View, Calif.: Wiretap.
- Fadiman, J. (2011). The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys. Park Street Press.
- Van Der Kolk, B. (M.D.) (2014). The body keeps the score: Brain, Mind and Body, In the healing of trauma. Penguin Random House.
- Strassman, R. (2000). DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor’s Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences. Park Street Press.
- Waldman, A. (2018). A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life. Anchor.
- Leary, T., Metzner, R., & Ram Dass. (1992). The psychedelic experience: A manual based on the Tibetan book of the dead. New York, NY: Citadel Press/Kensington Publishing.
- Dass, R. (1971). Be Here Now. Harmony/Rodale.
- Stamets, P. (1996). Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide. Ten Speed Press.
- Grof, S. (1976). Realms of the Human Unconscious: Observations from LSD Research. New York: Dutton.
- Janikian, M. (2019). Your Psilocybin Mushroom Companion: An Informative, Easy-to-Use Guide to Understanding Magic Mushrooms—From Tips and Trips to Microdosing and Psychedelic Therapy. Ulysses Press.
- Bache, C. M. (2019). LSD and the Mind of the Universe: Diamonds from Heaven. Park Street Press.
- McKenna, T. (1993). True Hallucinations: Being an Account of the Author’s Extraordinary Adventures in the Devil’s Paradise. HarperSanFrancisco.
- Devereux, P. (2008). The Long Trip: A Prehistory of Psychedelia. Daily Grail Publishing.
- Engle, D., Young, A. (2021) A Dose of Hope: A Story of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy. Lioncrest Publishing
Movies
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- Fantastic Fungi
Schwartzberg, L. (Director). (2019). Fantastic Fungi [Film]. Moving Art. - The Way Of The Psychonaut: Stanislav Grof’s Journey Of Consciousness
Di Florio, S., & Kershaw, M. (Directors). (2020). The Way of the Psychonaut: Stanislav Grof’s Journey of Consciousness [Film]. Mindful Media. - The Mind, Explained: Psychedelics
Josselsohn, E. (Producer). (2019). The Mind, Explained: Psychedelics [Film]. Vox Media Studios. - María Sabina, Mujer Espíritu
Ruíz, N. (Director). (1979). María Sabina, Mujer Espíritu [Film]. [In Spanish]. - Dosed
Hegedus, T. (Producer), & Marcella, N. (Director). (2019). Dosed [Film]. Big Picture Documentary Films. - From Shock To Awe
Gorman, L. (Director). (2018). From Shock to Awe [Film]. Northspur Productions. - Neurons To Nirvana: The Great Medicines
Berke, O. (Producer), & Mehra, M. (Director). (2013). Neurons to Nirvana: The Great Medicines [Film]. Mangusta Productions. - A New Understanding: Science Of Psilocybin
Szymanski, R. J. (Director). (2015). A New Understanding: The Science of Psilocybin [Film]. A New Understanding. - Ram Dass, Going Home
Marks, D. (Director). (2017). Ram Dass, Going Home [Film]. Further Pictures. - How to Change Your Mind
Gibney, A. (Producer), & Pollan, M. (Author). (2022). How to Change Your Mind [Film]. Jigsaw Productions. - Hamilton’s Pharmacoepia
Morris, H. (Host). (2016). Hamilton’s Pharmacopeia [TV series]. Vice Media. - Magic Medicine
Wates, M. (Director). (2018). Magic Medicine [Film]. Life Cycle Films. - The Last Shaman
Freedman, R. (Director). (2016). The Last Shaman [Film]. Raz Degan. - Trip of Compassion
Karni, G (Director). (2017). Trip of Compassion [Film]. Go2Films.
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Art
Podcasts
Drug Testing
Note: possessing a drug test kit is not legal in all 50 states.
Legal
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Psychedelic Legalization & Decriminalization Tracker, psychedelicalpha.com
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The Legal Landscape of Psychedelics (PDF), Berkeley Center for the Science of Pschedelics
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Where Are Psychedelics Legal (or Decriminalized)?, microdose.com
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Where Are Psychedelics Legal in the U.S. (or Decriminalized)?, microdose.com
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Drug Information
Harm Reduction
- dancesafe.org – Promoting Health & Safety Within Music and Nightlife Communities
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zendoproject.org – Psychedelic Peer Support: Creating Communities of Compassionate Care
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firesideproject.org – The Psychedelic Support Line provides emotional support during and after psychedelic experiences.
Drug Interactions
Advocacy
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chacruna.net – Chacruna, Institute for Psychedelic Plant Medicines
Associations
- maps.org – MAPS, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
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griffithsfund.org – The Roland R. Griffiths, PH.D. Professorship Fund In Psychedelic Research On Secular Spirituality And Well-Being
Science & Research
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Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research – Academic Publications
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Johns Hopkins Medicine – Psychedelics Research and Psilocybin Therapy
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The Journal of Psychedelic Psychiatry – Issues and Articles
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MAPS, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies – Research Papers
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Nature.com – Articles on psychedelics
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Levin, Adam, Davis, Alan – In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most The Ohio State University (2024)