Anthropology

Will psychedelic mushrooms be on Denver’s ballot in November?

A growing contingent of Denverites are advocating for the medicinal efficacy of psilocybin, ​ …the initiative… is not completely unprecedented. According to Colorado Public Radio, New Mexico effectively legalized the cultivation of psilocybin via a 2005 appeals court decision. Furthermore, Oregon and California both recently reduced possession charges for a variety of banned substances, including…

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Anthropology

The uncertain future of iboga, a psychotropic plant of Gabon

Iboga seems victim of its growing popularity abroad and could disappear, worried environmentalists. Gabon also ratified in 2012 the “Nagoya Protocol” which provides for a “sustainable” trade of biodiversity resources … Absorbed as a bark powder from its root, iboga, a shrub endemic to the equatorial forest of Central Africa, gives “visions” and allows “to…

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Spirituality

A City [and State] without stigmatization…?

Each cent invested in… harm reduction programs not only saves lives, but also saves money. It’s true. ​ …a city of humane drug policy, successful services, and prevention programs. Drop-in centres, shelters for the homeless with drug consumption rooms, heroin substitution therapy, coffeeshops, smart shops,… tolerant police, and adequate city authorities. From the Article (Drogriporter):A…

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Biography/Memoir

Thousands protest deadly drug war in the Philippines

“It’s not about the numbers, because the policy continues,” Pabillo told reporters. “If we are not vigilant, it’s possible that the killings will escalate. So we should not ignore this.” The death toll in the drug war already surpassed 20,000 in the first 20 months of the Duterte presidency, according to an opposition senator. Original…

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