The Bunk Police Blog

Reflecting on PS2025: MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference

As we reflect on our incredible weekend in Denver, we feel uplifted, inspired, and energized for the future. Exhibiting with both of our organizations—our research and manufacturing hub, The Bunk Police, and our nonprofit organization, Transparency—felt like a rewarding, comprehensive showcase of everything we’ve achieved to get to this moment. This mission is often...

Electric Forest 2025: Bunk Police Recap

The Bunk Police has had a long, and at times rocky, history with Electric Forest. In many ways, we consider it the birthplace of The Bunk Police. Our founder, Adam, first attended in 2011, carrying a single backpack of test kits, and the intention to test as many substances as possible for anyone who might...

What Happened at EDC Las Vegas 2025?

We kicked off the 2025 festival season a little differently this year. Time zones away from our home bases—our team traveled to EDC Las Vegas 2025, the largest electronic dance music festival in North America—to bring drug testing kits to one of the events that needs them most. The EDC Las Vegas Experience   EDC Las Vegas...

How to Read a Cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA)

A Cannabis Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a document provided by an accredited laboratory that details the testing results of a cannabis product. Understanding how to read a COA is crucial for consumers who want to ensure the safety and potency of their purchase. Here’s a guide to the key components typically found on a...

The 2018 Farm Bill’s Legal Loopholes for Psychoactive Hemp Products

The 2018 Farm Bill, formally known as the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, marked a pivotal moment in the history of cannabis legislation in the United States. Among its broad-ranging provisions, the bill federally legalized hemp, a variety of the Cannabis sativa plant species, and its derivatives, thus distinguishing them from their psychoactive cousin, marijuana....

Exploring 1P-LSD & Other Analogs: Effects & Differences from LSD

As access to classic psychedelics continues to evolve, and drug enthusiasts search for loopholes in the legal landscape, analogs like 1P-LSD and 1cP-LSD have been gaining prevalence. These are both LSD analogs—compounds that closely mimic the effects of LSD-25, while navigating the shifting terrain of legal regulation. So, what are these...

All about Gel Tabs, Blotter, & Liquid LSD: What to Know Before You Drop

We all know about LSD—the head-spinning, creativity-boosting, hallucinogenic whirlwind of a psychedelic staple, synthesized in 1938 by Albert Hofmann. This drug has inspired political movements, invoked groundbreaking artistic moments, and led to massive cultural shifts. But despite its popularity, there is a surprising amount of variation in something as simple as how it looks and...

THCa vs THC — What is THCa, and How Is It Legal?

In the rapidly expanding cannabis market, THCa flower has emerged as both a hot trend and a legal gray area. Touted as “hemp” under the 2018 Farm Bill, THCa products offer effects nearly identical to traditional marijuana when smoked or vaped, while technically remaining legal in some states. But with popularity comes confusion—and potential risks. Whether...