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Insider pored through 158 names to come up with our inaugural list of The Most Influential Women in Psychedelics.

A new nonprofit support line takes a harm-reduction approach and helps people process their psychedelic experiences.

Fireside Project is a new peer support organization that wants to be the safety net for users of psychedelic drugs in challenging moments.

By Keefer Jul 8, 2021 It was Shawn’s first time tripping on psilocybin mushrooms. He took them with friends, but hours later, they’d all gone home or fallen asleep. Overwhelmed by the energy of two quarreling dogs, he took refuge in the basement, where his brain found patterns in everything he saw. He couldn’t stop thinking in maddening loops. It was past midnight, the trip wouldn’t end, and nobody was around to help. He was terrified of being trapped alone with his hyperactive mind. Where could Shawn turn? Prior to this April, he might have just kept spiraling. Today, a Google searc...

Article content The support line is not exclusive to those who are having a ‘bad trip.’ According to the company’s FAQ, the service is also open to individuals who are looking to “connect with another human being, even if your trip is going just beautifully.” Last month, the project received a US$10,000 donation from Global Trac Solutions, Inc., a digital media company. “We are truly honoured to have this opportunity for Global Trac Solutions and Psychedelic Spotlight to sponsor what we believe will be a critical and essential resource for the growing community of psychedelic heal...