Psychedelic Culture Spotlights

Psilocybin Paradox: The Military Cracks Down on Psilocin Testing While Veterans Explore Psychedelic Therapy

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...

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...

How AI Promotes Harm Reduction Awareness & Reduces Substance Use Stigma

With overdose as the leading cause of death for adults ages 18–45 in the U.S., the search for the solution to the drug crisis is becoming more pressing every day. As a harm reduction organization implementing cutting edge technology at every opportunity, we have harnessed the power of AI to create a novel harm reduction...