The Doubleblind Guide to Psychedelics - by Shelby Hartman & Madison Margolin (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The definitive user's guide to the world of psychedelic drugs from the editors of DoubleBlind, the leading psychedelics media platform

Searching for meaning, searching for healing, searching for creativity. Today the community of people who use--or want to use--psychedelics is greater than ever before. And to help newbies and experienced psychonauts alike navigate this world is this comprehensive, inspiring, and playful guide, created by the founders of DoubleBlind, leading authorities on psychedelics.

The DoubleBlind Guide to Psychedelics covers the basics of each substance, including where it comes from, how it's ingested, dosage, what to expect from a trip, contraindications, and more. The wisdom gathered and shared in this book includes the larger ecosystem within which psychedelics are situated, from the widespread use of plant medicines by Indigenous communities to the ethics of the psychedelic industry. And it urges readers to think globally--to consider how we can leverage the inner peace gained on psychedelic journeys to propel us to become more conscientious global citizens.

Review Quotes

"Essential reading for seekers and practitioners alike. This isn't just another manual for tripping--it weaves practical guidance with a deep respect and understanding for the societal framework in which psychedelics are situated."----East Forest, musician and ceremony guide

"Finally--a psychedelic coffee table book! Giving the people what they want: huge, mind bending photos and engaging information on the chemistry, culture, and chaos inherent in the psychedelic community."----Julie Holland, MD, author of Good Chemistry

"No other publication describes how to work with so many substances so carefully. Helpful for anyone who wishes to understand how to explore their own consciousness deeply and safely." ----James Fadiman, PhD, coauthor of Microdosing for Health, Healing, and Performance Enhancement

"This comprehensive guide offers a uniquely valuable entry point for anyone curious about unlocking the mind's deepest mysteries and advocating for responsible, informed use. DoubleBlind's guide is a tremendous resource for explorers of the inner world and proponents of psychedelic medicine."----Rick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

"This gorgeous book is a trusted guide to keep by your side, whether you are an infrequent flier or an experienced traveler."----Joe Dolce, author of Modern Psychedelics: The Handbook for Mindful Exploration

"Whether it be by ethic, art or prayer, DoubleBlind has served as a singular time capsule for the new psychedelic aesthetic."----Bett Williams, author of The Wild Kindness: A Psilocybin Odyssey

About the Author

Shelby Hartman is the co-founder and CEO of DoubleBlind, a media company at the forefront of the psychedelic movement. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Business Insider, Bustle, VICE, Playboy, Quartz, LA Weekly, the Huffington Post, Thrillist, and Rolling Stone, as well as other major media outlets, and she has been invited to speak about psychedelics at SXSW, Horizons: Perspectives in Psychedelics, Harvard Law School, and more. In 2020, she was named by Forbes as a female leader in cannabis and psychedelics.

Madison Margolin is the co-founder and editor-at-large at DoubleBlind. She has reported on psychedelics, cannabis, drug policy, and spirituality for Playboy, Rolling Stone, Nylon, VICE, LA Weekly, High Times, Tablet, and other outlets, and traveled everywhere from pot farms in the Emerald Triangle to the shores of the Ganges River, and all over Israel-Palestine, exploring the role of plant medicine in religion, mental health, and conflict resolution. She has also spoken on these topics at conferences like Digital Hollywood, the Association of Alternative New Media, the American Society of Journalists and Authors, The Rind's Women in Cannabis, and Pepperdine's Cannabis Law Symposium. Find all her work at madisonmargolin.com.