Guides

What research on veterans at psychedelic retreats shows, the safety issues that matter most for veterans, questions to ask a center, and where to get help.

What US federal law and the courts say about ayahuasca: DMT’s Schedule I status, the UDV and Santo Daime cases, DEA exemptions and state laws.

Kambo and bufo both come from amphibians and both get called frog medicine. They differ in effects, risks, history and research. Here’s how.

Costa Rica’s legal gray area, a recent retreat death, travel and health risks, and the questions to ask before booking an ayahuasca retreat there.

What spiritual bypassing means, how it shows up after ceremonies, signs to watch for in yourself and in groups, and what grounded integration looks like.

Before you book a ceremony or retreat, check how it screens you, who runs it, what happens in an emergency and what help you get after.

Integration support after a ceremony, from peer lines and circles to licensed therapists: how to check credentials, what to ask, and warning signs.

The trade-offs between a single ceremony near home and a multi-day retreat: screening, number of ceremonies, rest, support, travel, cost and getting out.

Slow breathing, fast breathwork and breath holds explained: what each does to your body, who should be careful, and why breathwork and water never mix.

How ayahuasca and psilocybin differ in what they are, how long they last, side effects, medication risks, settings, research and legal status.