Why Don’t More Black People Use Psychedelics?
What are Psychedelics?
According to the Psychedelic Society, Psychedelics are substances that induce a heightened state of consciousness The best known psychedelics are psilocybin (found in Magic Mushrooms), DMT (found in Ayahuasca), mescaline (found in Peyote and San Pedro Cacti) and LSD.
Studies suggest psychedelics could be a breakthrough therapy for mental health issues including depression, anxiety, addiction, OCD, and PTSD through their ability to work on a deep emotional as well as biological level.
Psychedelics can also bring about profoundly positive and meaningful experiences for people who aren’t facing any particular issue or difficulty. Many participants in a Johns Hopkins study said they were left with the sense that they understood themselves and others better and therefore had greater compassion and patience. Psychedelics may also improve creativity and problem-solving abilities.
Ok, But Why Don’t More Black People Use Psychedelics?
1. We Don’t Know About Them
The only thing I knew about psychedelics growing up was that one time in college, my hippie Mom tripped on LSD with a bunch of frat guys wearing togas. She smoked her fair share of pot which gave me a…
