The Sad Tale of Frank Olson, the U.S. Government’s Hallucinogen Fall Man
Denver residents voted to decriminalize magic mushrooms, in the process ending a 65-year smear campaign against an unwitting MKUltra study subject.
Browsing Tag
Mushrooms
4 posts
The ‘Pacific Standard’ News Quiz
This week's quiz features more somber themes, including the sociology of white supremacy and the make-up of prison libraries.
Psychedelic Drugs Might Eat Away at Suicide Risk
A new survey links psychedelic drugs to less psychological distress, and a reduced risk of suicide.
The Trippy New Era: Returning to Hallucinogens as a Treatment for Addiction
LSD, ecstasy, and magic mushrooms are helping people face death, cope with trauma, and quit booze and smokes. Can these drugs revolutionize addiction treatment, or is it all just tangerine trees and marmalade skies?