How to Prepare for Your First Psychedelic Trip

Though psychedelics have always been a prevalent topic, they’ve gained quite a bit of traction in recent years. In fact, psilocybin, the psychedelic substance in magic mushrooms, was decriminalized and legalized in Oregon via a statewide ballot just this past November. And for good reason, too. With more research coming out around the substance, there have been <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/benefits-of-medical-mushrooms#The-state-of-psilocybin-research-" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank">indications</a> that it can be an effective treatment for some mental health conditions including depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Additionally, there have been reports that psilocybin has also helped people quit smoking and treat their addiction. The magical substance has even been linked to aiding in cancer-related or other end-of-life psychological distress, according to Healthline. <a href="https://medium.com/the-trip/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-psychedelic-trip-da1dd4ae24e9">Learn More</a>