UserWiki:David Hedlund

Commons-emblem-notice.svg Compared to the substantial amounts of alcohol consumed by individuals over their lifetimes, often measured in liters of pure ethanol, including "light" and "moderate" drinking, the number of psychedelic experiences is relatively small or insignificant by comparison. This discrepancy may be exacerbated by an overestimation of personal alcohol consumption. However, a significant shift occurred as a new generation of psychonauts emerged.
  • Alcohol and Health Risks: In 2023, the World Health Organization made a global statement clarifying that there is no safe amount of alcohol consumption that does not affect health. This statement highlights the potential risks associated with even moderate alcohol use.
  • The Rise of Cannabis: The usage of quasi-psychedelics, such as cannabis, has overtaken alcohol consumption in the past year in the USA. According to recent data, the number of people using cannabis regularly surpassed those drinking alcohol on a regular basis for the first time in 2024. This shift reflects a growing interest in alternative, potentially less harmful substances among the younger generation.
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Beyond the Relief: Why Drug-Induced Psychonautics Including Entheogens Might Not Be the Quick Fix You Seek

Psychonautics, the exploration of consciousness, can be a powerful springboard for igniting a curiosity about spiritual practices that lead to lasting transformation. It offers a glimpse into the vast inner landscape, but it's important to be mindful that altered states of consciousness from drugs, even those induced by entheogens, can unintentionally mask the root causes of distress. These underlying issues might be completely unknown to us, hindering our ability to address them effectively.

Imagine someone grappling with migraine-like symptoms. These could be rooted in a hidden nutritional imbalance, like a magnesium deficiency often linked to processed food-heavy diets. Seeking relief, they might explore entheogens. While these experiences can induce feelings of transcendence, offering temporary reprieve, they could inadvertently mask the true source of discomfort. This could hinder them from identifying and addressing the root cause, such as dietary changes. However, it's a two-way street. It's important to remember that addressing nutritional deficiencies can also be crucial for a safe and positive experience with entheogens, as deficiencies can increase the risk of a bad trip.

So the good news is that lasting depression reduction can be achieved through a holistic approach that nourishes your mind, body, and spirit, and all without needing to put yourself at risk with psychoactive drugs. This might include practices like maintaining sobriety, engaging in physical activity like brisk walks, prioritizing a balanced diet rich in nutrients, spending quality time with supportive loved ones, and limiting screen time.

Hi there, I'm David Hedlund. I am from Sweden, a small country located in northern Europe, and have been editing PsychonautWiki since 4th April 2017, and I made my ten thousandth edit 15th December 2021.

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  1. ↑ Czégény, Z; Nagy, G; Babinszki, B; Bajtel, Á; Sebestyén, Z; Kiss, T; Csupor-Löffler, B; Tóth, B; Csupor, D (26 April 2021). "CBD, a precursor of THC in e-cigarettes". Scientific reports. 11 (1): 8951. doi:10.1038/s41598-021-88389-z. PMC 8076212   Check |pmc= value (help). PMID 33903673. 
  2. ↑ Englund, A., Oliver, D., Chesney, E., Chester, L., Wilson, J., Sovi, S., De Micheli, A., Hodsoll, J., Fusar-Poli, P., Strang, J., Murray, R. M., Freeman, T. P., McGuire, P. (16 November 2022). "Does cannabidiol make cannabis safer? A randomised, double-blind, cross-over trial of cannabis with four different CBD:THC ratios". Neuropsychopharmacology: 1–8. doi:10.1038/s41386-022-01478-z. ISSN 1740-634X. Retrieved 25 November 2022. 
  3. ↑ Martial, C; Cassol, H; Charland-Verville, V; Pallavicini, C; Sanz, C; Zamberlan, F; Vivot, RM; Erowid, F; Erowid, E; Laureys, S; Greyson, B; Tagliazucchi, E (March 2019). "Neurochemical models of near-death experiences: A large-scale study based on the semantic similarity of written reports". Consciousness and cognition. 69: 52–69. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2019.01.011. PMID 30711788. 
  4. ↑ Jansen K (2001). Ketamine: Dreams and Realities. Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies. p. 122. ISBN 978-0-9660019-3-8. 
  5. ↑ Martial, C; Cassol, H; Charland-Verville, V; Pallavicini, C; Sanz, C; Zamberlan, F; Vivot, RM; Erowid, F; Erowid, E; Laureys, S; Greyson, B; Tagliazucchi, E (March 2019). "Neurochemical models of near-death experiences: A large-scale study based on the semantic similarity of written reports". Consciousness and cognition. 69: 52–69. doi:10.1016/j.concog.2019.01.011. PMID 30711788. 
  6. ↑ "Erowid Ketamine Vault : Ketamine and Quantum Psychiatry, by Karl Jansen". www.erowid.org. 
  7. ↑ Morales-Garcia, JA; Calleja-Conde, J; Lopez-Moreno, JA; Alonso-Gil, S; Sanz-SanCristobal, M; Riba, J; Perez-Castillo, A (28 September 2020). "N,N-dimethyltryptamine compound found in the hallucinogenic tea ayahuasca, regulates adult neurogenesis in vitro and in vivo". Translational psychiatry. 10 (1): 331. doi:10.1038/s41398-020-01011-0. PMID 32989216. 
  8. ↑ Dos Santos, RG; Osório, FL; Crippa, JA; Riba, J; Zuardi, AW; Hallak, JE (June 2016). "Antidepressive, anxiolytic, and antiaddictive effects of ayahuasca, psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD): a systematic review of clinical trials published in the last 25 years". Therapeutic advances in psychopharmacology. 6 (3): 193–213. doi:10.1177/2045125316638008. PMC 4910400  . PMID 27354908. 
  9. ↑ Ratsch, Angela; Mason, Andrea; Rive, Linda; Bogossian, Fiona; Steadman, Kathryn (2017). "The Pituri Learning Circle: Central Australian Aboriginal women's knowledge and practices around the use of Nicotiana SPP. As a chewing tobacco". Rural and Remote Health. 17 (3): 4044. doi:10.22605/RRH4044  . PMID 28780876. 
  10. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Ratsch
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