How does drug-use begin and evolve for a seemingly average teen raised in a seemingly average household? And what might one learn from such use? To celebrate the 50th release of Psychotropic, we hear from Dawson. He sheds light on these questions, and more. What he learns is unexpected…..and amazing. Drugs Mentioned: Nicotine, Marijuana, Alcohol, LSD Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, “Remnants of Effervescence” by Brylie Christopher Oxley, and “Night Owl” by Broke for Free If you'd like to reach out and share a story, or if you'd like to just share your thoughts, email psychotropicpodcast@hotmail.com. I'd love to hear from you. 

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Episode 50: Dawson

In this bonus episode of Psychotropic, we listen to Adrianne, Tyler, and Nick as they talk about their new film DOSED. Directed by Tyler Chandler, the film follows Adrianne, a suicidal woman who has struggled with depression, anxiety, and opioid addiction. After years of prescription medications failing her, Adrianne turns to the world of underground healers where plant medicines are redefining our understanding of mental health and addiction. Through Adrianne’s very personal journey on film, DOSED shows firsthand how psychedelic drugs like magic mushrooms and iboga can improve the lives of millions and potentially bring an end to the opioid crisis.  Through our interview, we hear about how Adrianne’s addiction to opiates began, how her addiction evolved, as well as her time as the subject of DOSED. We also hear from Tyler and Nick about what it was like directing, shooting, and producing DOSED. Be sure to check out DOSED by going to www.dosedmovie.com to rent or buy. If you purchase the film before April 2nd, ten percent of the proceeds will go towards the Coronavirus Disaster Relief Fund as well as be matched by Facebook. If you’d like to reach out to Psychotropic and share a story, or just say what’s on your mind, email psychotropicpodcast@hotmail.com. I’d love to hear from you! Drugs Mentioned: Alcohol, Cocaine, Heroin, Percocet, Morphine, Fentanyl, Methadone, Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin), Iboga Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, “Autoharp” by Hale, and “Love Until the End” by Matt Wigton

Episode 49.5: The DOSED Interview

In this episode of Psychotropic, we hear from Eric. He and I have a conversation about his various psychedelic experiences as well as what was learned. With this episode being purely conversational, it is a longer one, but if you’re interested in some of the process involved in making one of these episodes, this one might be for you. I hope you enjoy. Drugs Mentioned: LSD, Magic Mushrooms, DMT, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, MDMA, Marijuana Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, “Longing for Home” by Gold Coast, and “Every Now and Zen” by Falls

Episode 49: Eric

In this episode of Psychotropic we hear from Dylan. He tells us a story about his first spice experience. It’s a good one folks. Hope you enjoy. Drugs Mentioned: Magic Mushrooms, Synthetic Marijuana (Spice), Marijuana Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, and “Where the Road Takes Us”, “Ballerina Cantina”, and “Kissed in Collar” by Dresden the Flamingo

Episode 48: Dylan

What is the best way to be with someone when their psychedelic trip goes awry? How can you best cope with your own bad trip?? Can these difficult experiences, while seemingly fleeting, have long-term consequences? In this episode of Psychotropic, say hello to Pops. He recounts a couple stories that make us think about the above questions, and more. I also announce that, at least for the time being, I will be taking a break from Psychotropic after the release of the 50th episode. It's been a good run, but a little time off is much needed. I'll announce more in upcoming episodes.   Drugs Mentioned: Marijuana, LSD, Magic Mushrooms, Alcohol, DXM, MDMA, Cocaine, Methamphetamine Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, “Half Awake Half Asleep” by Lost Ghosts, and “Cavern” by Stephen Keech If you’d like to reach out to tell a story, give feedback, or to just get in touch, you can do so by emailing psychotropicpodcast@hotmail.com. Thanks for listening everybody.

Episode 47: Pops

In this episode of Psychotropic we hear from Elyse. She shares a story that makes us think about vulnerability, the origins of our choices and behaviors, and the importance of family. Drugs Mentioned: Alcohol, Marijuana, Spice, Bath Salts, LSD, Dilaudid, Adderall, Ketamine Music Featured: “My Unbelief” by Hill and “Retreat” by Chelsea McGough If you have a story you’d like to share, or if you’d just like to give some feedback, you can do so via psychotropicpodcast.com or directly at psychotropicpodcast@hotmail.com. Thanks for listening everybody.

Episode 46: Elyse

We all had a first-time LSD experience. And we all came into it with an understanding that shit might get weird, and that we might see things that we’re not used to seeing. How weird could it get though? It’s just LSD, right? What if reality shifts in ways that forever change our reality? Welcome Trippy the Hippy into this episode of Psychotropic. Drugs Mentioned: Marijuana, LSD, Magic Mushrooms Music Featured: “Floating Forever” and “Collapse” by Vox Mod

Episode 45: Trippy the Hippy

How should a parent deal with their child when drugs enter into the picture? How does a parent’s response affect that child as they turn into an adult themselves? We contemplate these questions, and more, in this episode of Psychotropic. Drugs Mentioned: Alcohol, Marijuana Music Featured: “Rebirth” by DASK and “Souly Slowly” by Ketsa

Episode 44: Brock

How do you introduce someone to LSD? How do you deal with someone who’s experiencing a bad trip? In this episode of Psychotropic we hear from Johna. He recounts a couple stories that makes one consider these questions. Drugs Mentioned: Marijuana, MDMA, LSD Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, “Heaven Be Here” by P C III, and “Slip” by Glass Boy

Episode 43: Johna

In Episode 42 of Psychotropic we hear from Lauren. She talks about having an experience with a substance that may have been something other than what it was claimed to be. This is a cautionary tale about the deceptive side of drug-use. Be aware! Drugs Mentioned: Cannabis, Opiates, synthetic cannabinoids (Spice) Featured Music: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt”, “Archaea”, “Bug Bells”, and “Switchy” by Vox Mod

Episode 42: Lauren

In this episode of Psychotropic we hear from Kam. Listen as he talks about growing up in a meth house, depression, distracting himself as an escape from his depression, making the decision to never try drugs, and then eventually experimenting with them. Drugs Mentioned: Meth, Raid (huffing), Marijuana, Magic Mushrooms, Ecstasy, Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, “Weirder” and “The Alienist” by Drake Stafford, and “Heavenly Motion” by Brylie Christopher Oxley

Episode 41: Kam

In this episode of Psychotropic, we hear from Louise. She’s a dog-lover, homeowner, a lover of Pink Floyd, and a Christian. She was also drug-free (with the exception of alcohol) until, at 40 years old, she was given the chance to try psilocybin mushrooms. This is her story. Drugs Mentioned: Cigarettes, Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine, LSD, Magic Mushrooms Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod and “Hlice” and “Alandmine” by Monplaisir

Episode 40: Louise

In Episode 39 of Psychotropic, we hear from Josh. We talk about depression, psychedelics, honesty, and lessons learned. Drugs Mentioned: Alcohol, Psilocybin, Ayahuasca Music Featured: “Traffic” and “Mare” by Kai Engel, “LofRog” by Sro, and “Gaia” by Drake Stafford

Episode 39: Josh

In this episode we have a conversation with Timothy T. He talks about his initial experiences with DMT, its effects on the brain and consciousness, entity contact, and some of the characteristics of the psychedelic experience in general. Drugs Mentioned: DMT, Ayahuasca, Marijuana, Salvia, Featured Music: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, and “Wants to Know”, “Ready”, and “17-17” by Bodysurfer

Episode 38: Timothy T

In this episode of Psychotropic we hear from, Dr. Ryan Westrum. Dr. Westrum is a Psychedelic Integration Therapist as well as the co-author of The Psychedelics Integration Handbook. If you’re interested in the path that leads to such an amazing career, and want to know a little bit about what it entails, this is the episode for you. To learn more about Dr. Westrum and his book, check out psychedelicintegration.net. Drugs Mentioned: Psilocybin, Cocaine, opiates, Alcohol, MDMA Music Featured: “Beautiful Bell Forest Delay Melt” by Vox Mod, “Breathing Out” by Mid-Air Machine, and “Enthusiast” by Tours

Episode 37: Dr. Ryan Westrum

Stories involving psychotropic drugs. If you are interested in people, the drug experience and its consequences, philosophies and ideas surrounding drug use, and how it's all laced into everyday life, then these short memoirs, told by individuals who have (or haven't) partaken, might give you some insight. A new episode presented every two weeks.

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