Test kits and Narcan are two of the most powerful tools in harm reduction—but they serve completely different purposes. Understanding Harm Reduction: Proactive vs. Reactive Tools Testing is proactive harm reduction. It helps prevent overdoses by allowing you to identify what’s really in your substance before deciding to take it. Drug testing utilizes tools like fentanyl...
New research suggests that psychedelics may be capable of more than altering consciousness; they might also play a role in calming inflammation and balancing the immune system. Scientists studying compounds like LSD, psilocybin, and DMT are finding that these molecules interact with immune pathways in ways that could reshape how we treat...
A groundbreaking phase two clinical trial has found that a single 100-microgram (ug) dose of LSD, in its pharmaceutical formulation MM120, can significantly reduce symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). What makes this finding especially noteworthy is that the relief lasted for up to twelve weeks after just one dose. The results were striking. Nearly...
We had an incredible time at Lost Lands 2025, where our team educated and served hundreds of attendees with test strips, reagent test kits, and harm reduction practices from Wednesday through Sunday. Set up in Camp Spinosaurus, we connected with festival-goers all weekend long, helping people feel confident in testing their substances, sharing harm...
DMT is known for producing short, powerful psychedelic experiences, but new research suggests its potential goes far beyond the trip. Scientists are now exploring how low, non-hallucinogenic doses of DMT could help heal the brain after a stroke. In this post, we’ll break down what the latest study found, what it means for the future...
If you remember when fentanyl first hit the scene, you know how fast the supply can turn into a minefield. Now, there’s another player in the mix: nitazenes. This family of synthetic opioids is so strong that some versions make fentanyl look weak. A new study out of the UK, published on August 9, 2025...
Pentagon Adds Psilocin to the Drug Testing Panel Starting October 1, 2025, the Department of Defense will begin military psilocin testing as part of its expanded Drug Demand Reduction Program. A recent memo confirms that service members’ samples will now be screened for psilocin, the metabolite of psilocybin mushrooms. Officials argue that psychedelic use poses risks...
In our last deep dive on DMT cart testing, we delved into the differences in testing DMT vape carts, versus testing DMT powder. We determined that DMT vape carts can—and should—be tested with reagents, in order to confirm the substance present in your vape cart. However, the color change reactions with DMT vape liquid will...
Germany has taken a historic step by permitting psychiatrists to prescribe psilocybin for treatment‑resistant depression under a compassionate‑use framework. This marks the first time a European Union country has given doctors authority to administer the psychedelic compound outside of clinical trials. The Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) in Mannheim and Berlin’s OVID Clinic, both...
Fentanyl has become a leading driver of the overdose crisis in the United States, contributing to tens of thousands of deaths every year. Awareness and prevention have never been more urgent, which is why National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day exists—to educate the public, promote harm reduction, and save lives.In preparation for this National Fentanyl...
