There was a period of time when someone mentioned acid, LSD, or mushrooms and it seemed that the immediate association was with “hippies” and the early 1960’s. These substances belong to a group of drugs known as all arounders. An all arounder is a substance that is typically a drug that is known to produce effects at times of both a stimulant and depressant. In addition the all arounder has additional psychedelic effects that can lead to possible hallucinations or impair or alter the perception of the user’s reality.
Many of the psychedelic substances have been used long before the popular use in the sixties and could be traced back to ancient religious and medicinal rituals. Psychedelics can be found in thousands of plant. People have used these substances dating back to ancient times in religious ceremonies, to …show more content…
There is a large push for a return to “organic” including substance use. People have associated the use of cannabis and mushrooms as being less harmful if the drug can be grown and harvested at home. In addition there has been a cultural push for individuals to be more “mindful” and in tune to themselves and their environment. Psychedelic drugs are viewed as a means to reach this ends. Hallucinogens are a way for the user to open their mind and gain access to the subconscious. As noted in the video there is even psychotherapy use for the same reason.
In addition many of the drugs have been associated with the music industry and a growing number of popular large music festivals. There are a number of large festivals that have based popularity on psychedelic music, art enhancement, and light shows. The Burning Man Festival, The Electric Light Forest Festival and Coachella are a few of the more popular festivals among young persons. The overall themes are based upon psychedelic colors, art, and music. The use of psychedelic drugs only adds to the overall
Many of the psychedelic substances have been used long before the popular use in the sixties and could be traced back to ancient religious and medicinal rituals. Psychedelics can be found in thousands of plant. People have used these substances dating back to ancient times in religious ceremonies, to …show more content…
There is a large push for a return to “organic” including substance use. People have associated the use of cannabis and mushrooms as being less harmful if the drug can be grown and harvested at home. In addition there has been a cultural push for individuals to be more “mindful” and in tune to themselves and their environment. Psychedelic drugs are viewed as a means to reach this ends. Hallucinogens are a way for the user to open their mind and gain access to the subconscious. As noted in the video there is even psychotherapy use for the same reason.
In addition many of the drugs have been associated with the music industry and a growing number of popular large music festivals. There are a number of large festivals that have based popularity on psychedelic music, art enhancement, and light shows. The Burning Man Festival, The Electric Light Forest Festival and Coachella are a few of the more popular festivals among young persons. The overall themes are based upon psychedelic colors, art, and music. The use of psychedelic drugs only adds to the overall