Psychedelics

Psychedelic drugs (sometimes known as "hallucinogens,") such as psilocybin, LSD, and DMT, are substances that profoundly alter perception, mood, and cognition by affecting serotonin receptors in the brain. While often associated with recreational use due to their capacity to induce vivid sensory experiences, emotional introspection, and a sense of spiritual connection, their potential for addiction is minimal due to rapid tolerance and the intense, often overwhelming nature of the experience. These substances have shown significant therapeutic promise in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, particularly in controlled, clinical settings, where their profound effects are harnessed constructively rather than being purely recreational.

This list below is by no means all inclusive as there are literally hundred of psychedelic substances that exist between those found in the natural world (estimated at between 50-70 total) and those made by man (estimated to be between 1000-1200 at the time of this writing.) That being said, if you happen to come across a psychedelic substance (or even a potentially psychedelic one) that you are trying to find more information about, then feel free to reach out to us and we will do what we can to ensure you get the most up to date and accurate information regarding such. Psychedelics are one of our favorite subjects of discuss despite their controversial nature in the field of psychiatry because we have come to find that they have the highest therapeutic value with the lowest risk of adverse events out of all psychiatric medications on the market today when used responsibly in a medically supervised setting. This is why Rise Above The Risk is a strong supporter of the movement to legalize their use in medical settings, but we also are very aware of the risks they pose when mishandled.

If you are interested in finding out more about their therapeutic applications in specific, then please head over to the recovery section of the website where you can find additional information regarding such as well as information about providers who are willing to work with individuals seeking to utilize psychedelics as a means of recovery from addiction or other psychological maladies. Additionally, there you will find support groups oriented around such use and educational institutions and other organizations that sponsor research into furthering our understanding of how these medicines can help improve our world.

Tryptamines:

• Natural Tryptamines:

  • Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms)

  • Psilocin (Active metabolite of psilocybin)

  • DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine)

  • 5-MeO-DMT (5-Methoxy-N,N-Dimethyltryptamine)

  • Bufotenine (5-HO-DMT)

  • Ayahuasca (DMT-containing brew with MAOIs)

• Synthetic Tryptamines:

  • 4-AcO-DMT (O-Acetylpsilocin)

  • 4-HO-MET (4-Hydroxy-N-methyl-N-ethyltryptamine)

  • 4-AcO-MET (O-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-ethyltryptamine)

  • 5-MeO-MiPT (5-Methoxy-N-methyl-N-isopropyltryptamine)

  • 4-HO-DPT (4-Hydroxy-N,N-Dipropyltryptamine)

  • DiPT (N,N-Diisopropyltryptamine)

  • 5-MeO-DPT (5-Methoxy-N,N-Dipropyltryptamine)

  • DET (Diethyltryptamine)

Phenethylamines:

• Natural Phenethylamines:

  • Mescaline (Peyote, San Pedro, Peruvian Torch)

• Synthetic Phenethylamines (2C Family):

  • 2C-B (4-Bromo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine)

  • 2C-I (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-iodophenethylamine)

  • 2C-E (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylphenethylamine)

  • 2C-T-2 (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylthioamphetamine)

  • 2C-T-7 (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-(n)-propylthioamphetamine)

• Synthetic Phenethylamines (DOx Family):

  • DOI (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-Iodoamphetamine)

  • DOC (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-Chloroamphetamine)

  • DOB (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-Bromoamphetamine)

  • DOM (2,5-Dimethoxy-4-Methylamphetamine)

• Other Phenethylamines:

  • TMA-2 (Trimethoxyamphetamine)

  • Proscaline (Mescaline Analog)

Lysergamides:

• LSD (Lysergic Acid Diethylamide)

• AL-LAD (6-Allyl-6-nor-LSD)

• 1P-LSD (1-Propionyl-LSD)

• ETH-LAD (6-Ethyl-6-nor-LSD)

• PRO-LAD (6-Propyl-6-nor-LSD)

• LSZ (Lysergic acid 2,4-dimethylazetidide)

Kappa Opioid Receptor Agonists:

• Salvinorin A (From Salvia divinorum)

Benzodifurans:

• Bromo-DragonFLY

Iboga Alkaloids:

• Ibogaine (From Tabernanthe iboga)