Harm Reduction

Psychedelic Resources

In-house tools from The Insightful Trip, plus the partner sites we trust for trip sitting, dosage, integration, testing, and education.

Our Resources

Originated in-house, covering the science, history, legal picture, and starter reading list.

Harm Reduction Prep Checklist

A printable, checkbox-style prep list covering substance verification, dose by experience level, set and setting, contraindicated medications, sitter presence, integration, and what to do if something goes wrong.

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Interaction Checker

Look up known interactions between psychedelics (LSD, psilocybin, DMT, 5-MeO-DMT, ketamine, MDMA) and common medications, supplements, and health conditions, with severity, clinical context, and citations for each pair.

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Post-Session Integration Journal

A structured, printable journal template for recording and processing a psychedelic experience after it ends: the experience itself, emotions, body sensations, key insights, gratitude, and concrete next steps.

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Microdosing 101

Our deep dive on sub-perceptual dosing, the Fadiman protocol, and what current research actually shows.

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What Is Psilocybin?

The science, history, and clinical picture of psilocybin, from Oaxaca clinics to Johns Hopkins trials.

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Compare Psychedelics

Side-by-side comparison of psilocybin, LSD, MDMA, DMT, ayahuasca, and mescaline on effect, duration, and risk.

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US Psychedelic Laws Map

Interactive state-by-state map of psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and ibogaine legal status.

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Global Psychedelic Events

Confirmed conferences, summits, and ceremonies around the world, plus the on-radar calendar.

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Top 10 Psychedelic Books

Our hand-picked starter library: Leary, McKenna, Pollan, Strassman, and the rest of the canon.

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Dosage Guide

Reference dose ranges for LSD, psilocybin, DMT, and ketamine, sourced from published research. For harm-reduction reference, not personal recommendation.

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Community Q&A Submissions

Send us a psychedelic-science question or a brief experiential story. Reader input shapes upcoming Q&A issues and guide coverage.

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Partner Resources

External sites we trust for trip sitting, dosage, integration, testing, and education.

Trip Sitter Tools

Zendo Project: Peer Support Training

Non-judgmental peer support for people having difficult psychedelic experiences. Their volunteer guidelines and sitter training are the gold standard for festivals and retreats.

zendoproject.org →
Trip Sitter Tools

The Trip Sitter Checklist

A clear, printable checklist of what to do (and what NOT to do) when sitting someone through a difficult experience, covering set, setting, safety, and integration basics.

pending re-verification tripsitterchecklist.com →
Trip Sitter Tools

Fireside Project: Psychedelic Peer Support Line

Free, confidential phone and text support line for people in or after a psychedelic experience. Trained volunteers, no crisis, no judgment, just a calm voice.

firesideproject.org →
Dosage References

Erowid Dosage Vault

The most comprehensive open archive of dosage information, experience reports, and harm reduction notes for psychedelics, empathogens, and dissociatives.

erowid.org →
Dosage References

Psychedelic Science Review: Dose Tables

Clinical-grade dose summaries written for researchers and practitioners, with ranges for therapeutic, moderate, and high-intensity experiences across LSD, psilocybin, DMT, and MDMA.

psychedelicreview.com →
Dosage References

Dose.report

A harm-reduction-first dosage guide focusing on psilocybin mushrooms. Includes charts, species variations, route considerations, and links to current research.

pending re-verification dose.report →
Integration Guides

MAPS: Integration Workbook

MAPS’ free downloadable workbook for making meaning after a psychedelic experience. Exercises on journaling, intention review, and bringing insights into daily life.

maps.org →
Integration Guides

ICEERS: Ayahuasca Integration

ICEERS’ guide to integrating difficult or profound ayahuasca experiences. Multilingual resource covering community, ceremony, and aftercare practice.

iceers.org →
Integration Guides

Psychedelic Support: Therapist Directory

A vetted directory of therapists trained in psychedelic integration. Useful for finding a guide who can support the weeks and months after an experience.

psychedelic.support →
Testing & Checking

DanceSafe: Reagent Testing & Fentanyl Strips

Reagent test kits, fentanyl test strips, and plain-language guides to checking substances. The most widely cited harm reduction supplier in the US festival scene.

dancesafe.org →
Testing & Checking

Bunk Police

Discounted reagent kits and on-site testing services at festivals. Their kits and guides are a common first harm reduction purchase for explorers new to testing.

bunkpolice.com →
Education

MAPS: Psychedelic Science Basics

A long-form, well-sourced primer on the modern psychedelic research landscape, covering MDMA-assisted therapy, psilocybin clinical trials, and the regulatory path forward.

maps.org →
Education

Psychedelic Alpha

Pro-grade market and policy intelligence for the psychedelics industry. Long reads on regulation, clinical pipelines, and the business landscape.

psychedelicalpha.com →
Education

Chacruna Institute

Public education on psychedelic culture, indigenous reciprocity, and equitable access. Hosts conversations between researchers, traditional practitioners, and journalists.

pending re-verification chacruna.net →
Peer Support

Psychedelic.Support: Community Forum

A moderated peer community for sharing experiences, asking questions, and finding integration groups. Long-running, lightly moderated, and most useful as a “read before posting” archive.

psychedelic.support →

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