LSD's Long, Strange Trip | Retro Report | The New York Times

[@VoidHalo]

Being arrested is hands down one of the worst experiences somebody can go through. Now if you do that to someone while they're tripping, of course they're going to get violent. They're going to perceive you as a threat and go into survival mode while their fight or flight response takes over.

[@HybOj]

I was arrested while on LSD, integorrated, trippin balls and I played it the way nobody noticed anything, extra hard pard was telling them my birth number while the floor was melting down below my feet

[@HybOj]

***** it was nightmare... I was arrested because my tripping friend turned 180 degrees before a cop, than we were the main suspects all off sudden because of nothing. In the integorating room, there were white tiles connected with a black cement, and all I saw was black lines in a white space (u can imagine if u were trippin) and those dark lines were morphing everywhere it was brutal. I avoided eye contact, and tryed to tell everything right and I tell you, telling them the birth number was hardcore... when I left the cop station, I was completely sober all of sudden :)

[@HybOj]

***** yea it was a mind torture for sure, hard to handle and not a good situation, it was about self control, you had to ride it like a bad trip but we made it. We did nothing wrong, we were walking straight, than 2 cops appeared infront of us, and my mate panicked and turned 180 degrees. That was suspicious enough for the cops to arrest us, put us to that room and interrogated us for hours. Than they decided they have nothing on us and let us go. It happened while we were peaking on that acid. And the stress and everything stopped our acid the moment we left the cop station, the moment we closed the doors behind us and we were free we became sober all of sudden O.o

[@VoidHalo]

I think a big part of what's wrong with the justice system in North America (not just the US) is that they punish people for using drugs, instead of trying to treat a drug problem like the medical issue it is. No disease was ever treated by aggressively arresting someone and then locking them away with a bunch of violent criminals. I'm not saying LSD is a drug which causes problems like addiction, I'm more speaking generally here. Of course this isn't going to apply to every case involving drugs, In fact, they treat people with mental illnesses the same way. They prosecute them as though they committed their crimes in a fully normal state of mind and completely intended to do whatever it is they did, and just as with drug users, all they care about is punishing them, instead of actually trying to help them. Maybe recidivism would be far lower if instead of treating the mentally ill like criminals and forcing them into an institutiotn made for criminals, they would actually try to treat the problem.

[@TheClahey]

Have to make sure you're in control of your environment. When young, we could all go running through the woods; but, going into the city was a different deal altogether.

[@GiGiGiWest]

"I'm a pretty black and white guy" .....LSD can literally help with that my guy

[@cocohotheatclips8264]

Zachary White hes a hardass beastgod sober legend on the modern era

[@ascraeusorange9157]

Zachary White 69th like hrmrhrrmrmmrm

[@BuyTheDip627]

Zachary White That makes no sense. Life is black and white; in other words, things are or aren't. This is the law of the excluded middle.

[@erinlauderback2382]

Stefan Alexander and you’re the only one who didn’t get what he was trying to say.

[@mgrainford8921]

@Velokid93 Hey boss, your perception of reality and overall thoughts of intellectual status quo are indulging in its self. I think that the apprehension your are referring too is oblique in nature and is on track for the super nova to finally appear through not our visual conscience but, it will appear through our actions in the way we perceive and float through time and space.

[@zachtaylor6470]

They were violent because you arrested them and had a bad trip because of you

[@sunshinedaydream70]

Exactly

[@mycology6163]

Yap

[@Moonlight-mz7mu]

Exactly

[@jefferysavedra]

On my momma id be freaking out 😂😂

[@VirgoPerdolens]

Lmao my thoughts exactly. What a dolt

[@sebtodd97]

Psychedelics are the best thing I have ever discovered

[@DMTInfinity]

Bad ass Username and Profile picture homie!!

[@sebtodd97]

DMT Infinity thanks bruh!!

[@DMTInfinity]

Keep being you. You're a cool dude.

[@sebtodd97]

+DMT Infinity thanks man that really means a lot

[@MONKEYxWOOHOO]

+TrippyDude you're so cool

[@lukeaxelson6472]

"I arrested people who were incredibly violent, there we people who didn't know where they are" I thought he was talking about alcohol for a moment

[@mdd04000]

Luke Axelson I thought of meth

[@carlsaganlives5112]

@@mdd04000 Handful of reds washed down with plenty of Early Times for attitude, meth for endurance.

[@carlsaganlives5112]

Like that's something new for a cop, arresting people who don't know where they are

[@DramaticGoat]

That second voice in my head that always told me to do bad and ugly things, I stopped hearing that voice after doing psychedelics. Now I'm in full control

[@stormboy6677]

DramaticGoat but what if YOU were the second voice?

[@jayn3085]

stormboy6677 who else would it be

[@ThePeanutButterCup13]

jay n lol

[@Schradermusic]

@stormboy: To answer that we must first know what makes you, you.

[@AnonURnot]

DramaticGoat you mean the government?

[@erichusayn]

The kids who take LSD are not going to fight your wars... my favorite Timothy Leary quote... really liked what the woman said at the very end...

[@EclecticoIconoclasta]

Do it in a safe controlled environment and start with a small dose.

[@stagger9660]

Ecléctico Iconoclasta you have to walk before you can run.

[@willstanbury9725]

First time i did it was like 5 days ago and my trip sitter just drove me around town. It was pretty fun, but very unsafe and a pretty strong batch lol

[@ivanblanton081]

Go to your friend Rylee's house where a massive party is happening with around 100 people and take 3 hits of 250ug

[@thepotato3902]

I'M THE MAN because that’s a totally good and safe idea

[@jeremydraper733]

the potato i mean as long as your not tripping that hard, already peaked, then it’s not really hard. I did it, stayed on these back roads in the woods listen to music. It was chill.

[@ash_530i]

I've done LSD 5 times now and.... - My depression is basically non existent now. - My anxiety has been greatly reduced & i can now smoke weed without feeling paranoid. - I am more grateful about the positive things I have in my life. - I no longer fear death (I find it more interesting than scary) - My third eye opened for a bit when I took 2 tabs which was an incredible experience! - I've discovered a new love for psychedelic style art which I plan to create more of in the future. - It inspires me to see the bigger picture & flow the way I want to in life. - I used to be an alcoholic but now I drink far less as a result (weed also helped with this). Oh wait guys nevermind LSD is a horrible schedule 1 drug that has absolutely no medical benefits and should remain illegal whilst we chug back alcohol and numb up on pharmaceuticals 😉 nice!!

[@johnharte3549]

What exactly is your "third eye"

[@trixtrix146]

John Harte It’s the pineal gland look it up

[@williammillar9776]

@@johnharte3549 That which was hidden deep in your own mind.....becomes very apparent...and understandable...on a different level than ever....before ...

[@NEXTLEVELAWARENESS]

The world is becoming awakened

[@HybOj]

finally, lets hope so

[@killzone2FTw547]

I for see a psychedelic revolution in the near future

[@stagger9660]

Josh Melton you can see it creep up. lsd is hitting the black market again...pretty hard too. shrooms are becoming popular. and things like dmt are finally getting recognition in some communities.

[@eleusis2286]

Real Spirit Dynamics I've lost hope for humanity with trump lol

[@jarischockaert7481]

Real Spirit Dynamics I love acid but please stop making me cringe with "awakening"

[@hoppocompus7325]

when someone is tripping balls and freaking out , maybe its not the best idea to arrest them yano people get scared and anxious when this happens sober , let alone being offit in another dimension treat them like people and ask if they're okay not throw them in a prison cell

[@timham8955]

Yeah like it's hard enough going to a store tripping balls and just checking out...your all hey dude you pay they can tell I'm tripping balls you look normal... Even tho the store clerk don't give a sht... Just want you to pay and get the heck out the store

[@slimybakertv]

In my town someone who was at a party I was at bugged out and got arrested and they just brought him to a hospital so he wouldn't hurt himself and didn't charge him with anything

[@epsilonarcaneresearch1945]

Treating anyone who isn't a rich cishet white man as people isn't what we do in America.

[@yungcobalt]

not a party drug

[@ByBAC0N]

I can

[@MONKEYxWOOHOO]

it's whatever you want it to be.

[@HybOj]

its a party drug, but the party must be good for acid... as quinton said, its whatever u want it to be

[@DMTInfinity]

Aqua Basically.

[@hjmhfm]

i like acid on drum and bass partys

[@SnowTiger45]

I have personally taken literally thousands of hits of acid, and loved every minute of it. There's nothing like having many hours of laughter for just a few dollars, along with moments of true wisdom and inner peace.

[@plutoplatters]

true falsely induced-wisdom !!!

[@marcobarrueta3409]

@@plutoplatters I bet you think the government has your best interest in mind lmao

[@TheFluffyDuck]

@@plutoplatters Ah yes, finally the arbiter of true wisdom talks. Where were you my entire life.

[@devinmorlan1568]

Totally agree

[@Strobeez]

I'm an illustrator. Psilocybin cured me of 3 years of depression, LSD allowed me to focus more on my work and understand my field more intuitively (as far as trends, movements, original concepts etc.). Both of these drugs ultimately made me more successful as an artist and healthier as a person, if used safely and in moderation, I have no doubt millions of people could strongly benefit from these useful substances.

[@inner_systems]

Cheech Wizard you have an Instagram? Im an artist myself, i wanna check your stuff out

[@williamlink5266]

Well said !!!

[@alladreamwedreamed]

Microdosing psilocybin has saved my life

[@Irishmule169]

Cheech Wizard Less than 6 months ago I started using Psilocybin mushrooms...I take a good trip every 2 weeks and my life has changed 180 degrees... before I started doing this I suffered from horrible depression,to the point of giving up and taking my own life... I’ve not thought of suicide since the first session ... it’s unexplainable how my mind is healing... my thoughts have completely been rearranged in some astounding ways....

[@illbeyourstumbleine]

Did you guys use self treatment or were you treated by a doctor? I'm 40 years old so I'm not really in "the scene" to find mushrooms, at least not ones I would trust. I have been suffering from depression due to sudden onset illness for 10 years now. It has affected every aspect of my life. I have tried everything. I feel so desperate for help. I live in the Louisville area but am willing to travel to see a doctor really anywhere at this point. Thanks.

[@ihavenolegsihavenolegs1853]

Schedule 1 drugs Marijuana Lsd Psychedelic mushrooms Any other psychedelic drug They did that for a reason.

[@Nemanoid]

yup

[@davidb8777]

People capable of questioning, independent thought not acting like sheep are perceived as a threat to the powers that be.

[@alexxx3958]

3 beautiful compounds

[@connorferrand527]

Schedule 2: Heroin, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, PCP, etc

[@kyanide99]

Connor Ferrand Heroin is actually Schedule 1

[@jacobjones6843]

One trip was all i needed to get rid of my autism, one trip and my social skills sky rocketed and my psycologist couldnt even recognise me.. I truly belive psycedelics can be a usefull tool for humanity, and extencive reasearch can make that a reality!

[@aqslayer19]

For real? You got my attention there haha. My little brother has autism and I had the thought before that psychedelics could have the potential to help him to see from a bigger perspective and such. How did it specifically help you, may I ask? What did you start to understand?

[@jacobjones6843]

Things that i just didnt realize before, why we always should show compassion and how my words and moves affects just not me but everyone else,i have to say i was a high functioning autist before the trip, but it destroyed my ego and made me open to se the world from two perspectives. I understoood consecuences on another level and making sacrifices became much moore easy, the whole social concept became open for me. I hope your little brother can benefit from an expirience like i did! but who knows it could be that psycedelics isnt a definitive soloution on autism.. The trip itself wasnt 10/10 but it showed me the good and bad side of me.

[@aqslayer19]

Jacob Jones Dope, interesting :) LSD and MDMA has taught me a lot of things about life, love and the importance of connection to other beings and it's amazing that it can even help with things like autism that you are born with. When my brother is an adult, I might suggest he should trip haha

[@jacobjones6843]

Yeah! i wish everyone could have the same realization!

[@scrie100]

Jacob Jones Same for me! Lsd both improved my social skills, AND made me a much happier person.

[@Vent69420]

"involuntarily hallucinations" how do i have voluntarily hallucinations?

[@EricRedbear]

I think they meant flashbacks.

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@EricRedbear that cat didnt know what he was talking about. I do think he meant involuntary hallucinations while under the influence

[@chhetrigaurav]

It's called Yoga 🧘 Voluntary hallucinations (pure bliss)

[@lastnamefirst4035]

@@chhetrigaurav meditation

[@chhetrigaurav]

@@lastnamefirst4035 meditation is just a small part of yogic culture

[@The_End.]

Watching this on acid

[@denniscat9395]

You need to uip the does then. I smoked some cane toard venom in 2002 and the world melted

[@mr.bhombasticfuckingfantas9645]

try watching "the big lez show choomah islands 2" you'll thank me later

[@SjoeperdKnoepert]

Dude, get away from your computer and go play in the forest or beach or something!

[@juanfigueroa597]

How can people use lsd and not just lay down and let the mind be opened

[@XXAbbott]

good for you man. It's a beautiful thing to experience even just once

[@fatcat2025]

This stuff saved my life. Once was suicidal, now I'm cured. The day this stuff is legalized will be a fantastic day.

[@heyfoo467]

Sadly brother we won’t be around for that day (we might)😪 but keep yo fingers crossed man

[@evgrafiysas758]

enjoy your hppd and mental issues

[@2126Eliza]

It seems that psychedelics are to westerners what Buddhism has been to eastern cultures. A different approach, but the same instinct and insight. Learn to watch your mind work, realize it isn't you, and you can be pretty free of suffering.

[@grafforbust]

Essentially.

[@OpportunisticHunter]

Our psychedelics are merely our way to remake their Oriental DMT brews in our society.

[@2126Eliza]

OpportunisticHunter What was in their brews?

[@OpportunisticHunter]

+2126Eliza N,N-Dimethyltryptamine and 5-MeO-DMT. I do believe LSD "kicks" the pineal gland as it significantly increases the neural function, the gland just start producing DMT in the brain as a side effect from the LSD experience. This is when it happens to you get stuck into the looped void in the trip with that endless laughter or fear if it is a bad LSD trip. It's almost like Ayahuaska, it kicks in during the trip few times.

[@tabu123]

2126Eliza It's not you? Or It's all you? 😉

[@008DREW]

Anyone who may wonder, I'm a paranoid schizophrenic and I take LSD occasionally. I didn't start until after I was diagnosed, but I tried it even though I was warned it would do me in. All LSD has ever done for me is open my eyes. A brighter perspective on my life, creativity, and learning that there is something out there greater than us. Much bigger... Guarantee it.

[@Hjaelteomslag]

I respect if you dont want to share but I have a question I've been pondering for a while. Do you think schizophrenia could be an inability or defect regarding the visual aquity? I have worked with schizophrenics and many of the hallucinations seem to be the patients filling in gaps they cant interpret comfortably. I relate easily to psychiatric ailments and I can see why some hallucinations appear. The strange and puzzling thing is when the hallucinations are life like and interactive. I guess I refuted my own question with that. I would love to hear your opinion and perspective anyway. Regards

[@eleusis2286]

Crazy Larry again, TRUE THAT

[@OpportunisticHunter]

I knew someone who is schizophrenic, she claimed she could never enjoy an acid because it doesn't work for her. She said it's the condition and not the medications. She is also not a "psychedelic person" and really mean in her deceptions and manipulations, not a good person, liar and easily loses her head over other people for so little. I am considered an enemy for her and I was her friend for so long. She just lost her mind in many ways. I sometimes though she is a sociopath or something which really does inhibit any Lysergic effects from LSD as I have seen in many articles and pages of the internet claiming some people are insensitive to LSD effects and will unfortunately never experience full bliss of superior awareness and become one with all consciousness an experience of nirvana and ego death. Specially psychopaths claim to experience only the primary effects but never feel that empathetic encompassing full unconditional love for all things acid makes many feel. It's really awesome to know from you what you experience when while on acid! Peace!

[@mfwhom5214]

Crazy Larry be very careful dude.

[@AlecHougdahl]

Crazy Larry I couldn't agree with you more my friend.

[@fxdedguxpo5077]

he said LSD effects not beautiful but you never tried the journey.

[@sammoore5414]

NICHOLAS QUAPO exactly some of these people are really close minded

[@ItachiUchiha-xk1fr]

I tried lsd for my 1st time during Jan , 2019 and it was the most beautiful experience ever , i loved it . We are all energy and frequency. We are all one . Our human bodies are just here on this earth to experience life , but our souls live on forever 🙏🏻💜🌎🧠 .

[@rhodayackez9570]

I didn't need to take lsd to figure that one out.

[@heyfoo467]

Rhoda Yackez I bet u hella crazy huh? Real fun escpially at parties

[@rhodayackez9570]

@@heyfoo467 I'm a rrrriot. How'd ya know😏

[@redcougarjgw]

Where can you get some

[@ItachiUchiha-xk1fr]

redcougarjgw I got some from a close friend who know a doctor who grows them . I stay in Georgia.

[@holdmybeer]

It's not a party drug. Fun as hell though.

[@carlsaganlives5112]

Yes! In the right setting, and with the right people, it can be really a blast and insightful - seeing things in a whole new light and level. NOT a party drug!

[@danthekong]

Tell that to the happy ppl in dance festivals and burning man

[@fsmishere5992]

Have you tried candy flipping?

[@yesikanarvaez5027]

Have you been taking that stuff?

[@evankilby7635]

LSD, along with mushrooms, turned me entirely around. The media and most of everything you’ve heard about drugs is entirely skewed. Before my experience, I was very withheld and depressed. I was fresh out of a tough breakup and tried taking my life. I’ d turned to Lsd. After my experience, I felt at one with the world. I didn’t feel a need to stress. I’m disappointed that we had to grow up in a government that looks down up such healing tools. Safe tripping, everyone.

[@freshstartification]

We don't know safe levels good luck with your possible psychosis in psychotic outbreaks in the future. I hope you don't harm anyone innocent. F U?

[@plutoplatters]

spoken like a true addict !

[@williammillar9776]

@@plutoplatters spoken like a True......"Strawman" let me put it simply so you understand.....you are Brainless...

[@toynazi]

I did mushrooms and acid as a young teenager and honestly it opened my eyes to a lot. I no longer do any drugs but I think people who are interested in trying it should at least once. It's not for everybody but I had good times and bad times while doing lsd. It changed my outlook on life when I think I needed it the most. It was %100 positive for me.

[@murphysomerset9822]

" ... if everybody had this experience ... the world would be a better place." I agree with this. I'm down for requiring one single LSD trip (always welcome to have more, but one is required) of all Legislators entering into office, subsidized and sanctioned by the guv'ment. You get 3 days off, you get to pick the environment and the people you wish to be with & you are left alone to have your experience. It would definitely have a profound effect on how we are governed and the kind of policies that are proposed. And this would a requirement of all governments everywhere. So yeah, get on it UN!!

[@asielsmith6007]

Yes! Totally agree lmao, I've thought this myself.

[@asielsmith6007]

Although, I was thinking DMT as another choice of substance

[@asielsmith6007]

I wish

[@pedrolopes3542]

That does not seem very respectful of other peoples opinions ideas and life choices... If you want to take LSD do it! you should have all the freedom in the world to do so, but do not try to impose it onto others as a requirement to be in office. LSD is not a religion, it is just a drug.

[@obama8mychickenz]

pedro lopes same goes with the government officials. They should respect our opinions and not just ignorantly ban it.

[@jasonbrandis6924]

So we just gonna ban psychedelics but let Alcohol be free gtfo

[@plutoplatters]

deep jason...deep.

[@x0q4]

plutoplatters yep

[@kimberlysanchez8129]

They don't want you to be conscious instead unconscious

[@spencer1531]

Sadly, it takes a emotionally in-tune and intelligent person to reap the benefits of the drug. You have to understand yourself before trying to comprehend such a powerful substance. Sadly that trait isn't exactly something found in everyone. If you are at a pretty low level of awareness, LSD can't be recommended. The truth is that most people don't really choose whether they're smart or not. The error in Timothy Leary's books (I've only read his most famous), is that he recommends the drug as something everybody should try. How well you trip and how productive it is to trip honestly boils down to how intelligent you are sober.

[@spencer1531]

Thought I'd say if you're inately an open-minded and well-adjusted person, absolutely give it a try, or thirty tries for that matter. Apply the knowledge it gives and do something self-productive. There should be no stigma attached to it. It's a physically harmless drug, and the minor harm it may do doesn't outweigh the importance of the experience during your straight-shot through life.

[@AmberAmber]

Spencer Agreed - though I'd say it's perhaps less intelligence-based, & more if one's rather nervous. For instance: I have PTSD & scare easily. I'm also rather intelligent (albeit eccentric), nerdy, & a chronic autodidact. I've used 'drugs' · therepeutically & recreationally (after research) · with *MUCH* success. I also feel a 12hr. LSD commitment is too heavy - *for me* . However, I 100% support DEcriminalization of ALL drugs (it makes no sense to criminalise drugs but not cigs/booze. Decriminalizing all feels more logical; hopefully reducing cartels, violence, & the imprisoning of addicts). More funding could be made available for *realistic* drug education, for furthering research into *successfully* treating (the small percentage of people predisposed to) addiction, & for changing the social toxins exacerbating addiction. As with marijuana, Psychedelics have *SO* many amazing uses & need more exploration. XOXO 💖☮️✌🏼

[@Visibletoanyoneonutube]

have noticed this for some time now. if you are a not intelligent (whether that be socially or just "school smart") the drug will not help you in anyway in fact it's bad for you.

[@Antifadiva]

if you're doing psychedelics for the first time do it with a trip sitter and make sure your trip sitter controls your environment and pays attention to you and takes care of you

[@DMTInfinity]

And my channel will provide all tripsitters information on how to trip sit.

[@xveplzz8406]

musicbikesnaturewind I've done shrooms once the only psychedelic, me and my friend were both tripping and I felt so glad he tripped with me we felt so connected. As the trip was starting there was another friend not tripping and he started talking about a friend of him nearly being raped and that was bad vibes x10. We told him to leave

[@3-methylindole730]

I didn't have a tripsitter. I was already busy listening to music. 😂 But still, for a tripsitter it is important to sit, but not guide the trip.

[@tubtubetv5454]

It makes perfect sense though, the "hippies" were always and will always be more in tact with their minds, and the openness to others and the world. Those who could not wrap their heads around LSD or approve of it simply could not let go of their ego, and open u to a more open and free world. They only want what they want, and drugs we're never part of that.

[@jasontheworldisyours]

I wish San Francisco still had a lot of Hippies and a lot less Tech bros Yuppies @ColoredSpaces

[@AqierDesigns]

Franklin Bluth here in europe the techno scene is amazing.

[@AqierDesigns]

if you want hippies you need to go to psytrance parties

[@driftaway1410]

Go to tenderloin then...lol

[@MatanuskaHIGH]

They all moved to Eugene Oregon

[@g.p.1101]

Well, you can thank those "Tech Bros" for inventing KZbin in order to make an ignorant comment like that.

[@ezmoney82]

Acid has made me love my self and all human kind. It put me at peace when I was always angry. It stripped me of me ego and humbled me and made me love everyone. It is an amazing thing that I hope everyone gives a try

[@SlimJim0077]

And that's why it's illegal.

[@tyresew.4233]

First time I took LSD and Magic Mushrooms was in Haight Ashbury in San Francisco. I was 17 years old. I didn't have a trip sitter. I was by myself.

[@aqslayer19]

I did LSD when I was 17 years old, with Psyched Substance on youtube as my tripsitter as I spent 3 hours laying in my bed in pure bliss haha

[@erikaguilar1059]

Tyrese W. same mine was 12 hrs on the dot i was exhausted

[@avantgardejazzguitar1341]

@Kiril Nizamov can you explain your story im intetested

[@ekay4495]

@@aqslayer19 Sure bro, sure.

[@aqslayer19]

@@ekay4495 Hm?

[@dominicbutler4435]

I've successfully used microdosing psilocybin to stop smoking. Worked beautifully and the habit is broken

[@rpresley9534]

I have tripped dozens of times. Stayed in a safe environment and never once regreted doing LSD. Im 57 now and haven't done this in over a decade. I would love to again. My mind is sharp still. Zero flash backs !!!

[@yesthatislife]

Help me get some to Bosnia, i searched everywhere :/

[@alternativeperception6949]

@@yesthatislife do you not have Magic mushrooms in Bosnia ?

[@yesthatislife]

@@alternativeperception6949 noupp

[@alternativeperception6949]

@@yesthatislife just had a look on google and you can get magic mushrooms in Bosnia, if I can copy the link I will post if for you 👍

[@alternativeperception6949]

@@yesthatislife www.shroomery.org/forums/showflat.php/Number/22407117/fpart/2/vc/1#22407117

[@rileypetrando]

I have that life magazine at 3:58 . It's dated March 25 1966. Probably the coolest thing I own.

[@lokey9396]

Psychedelics can make people recognize how they're being enslaved. That pretty much sums up why they were demonized. It's pretty hard to get people to work their lives away for the illusion of wealth when they understand that's what they are doing. Not to mention how hard it would be for people to accept the prospect of having, and even electing, masters for themselves if you had psychedelics constantly opening people's eyes to it all.

[@purplenightdrive627]

You said it beautifully 💞

[@campbellgarrison4184]

Look it can't expand ur mind unless you let it it's not a miracle it's a key to your inner self

[@zakur0hako]

taking LSD was the brightest experience in my life

[@jessky-1142]

I’m 27 and took my first trip last month. two years ago I got out of a long term 7 year relationship in which I was being emotionally and mentally abused. Taking my trip made me see the world with a different set of lenses, all I could do was tell my friends and gf I loved them and apologized anytime I thought I was being annoying. My trip made me see how loved I am now, how insignificant we all are unless we make ourselves special to those we love. I also thought about how far I have come as an individual. It showed me I wasn’t really happy with my current job and it was making me depressed. I’m now working harder on my happiness and mental health. Thanks LSD.

[@daniellaochoa3286]

"I blame the creators and influencers of those who encouraged my daughter to take LSD" When will people understand that the only person at fault of one's decisions is themselves? Too much of anything creates a risk factor, this should not eliminate the possibility of micro dosing and using substances to their advantage rather than criticize them for their faults.

[@GloriouslyDead]

LSD has helped me solve many problems I had with myself that I didn't even know existed. I know it varies from person to person and I've had a few bad trips but all in all it's helped more than anything for me

[@DMWBN3]

When the soldiers started laughing when looked at each other. I've had some great fun tripping, but only ever took one or half at a time in the house music days.

[@devinwhitlock2739]

I realized I had severe depression on shrooms and cried for about 3 hours straight but it wasn’t a bad trip. Like she said I kind of opened my eyes and tuned into myself. I’ll never forget that day.

[@tunez4uhickman997]

If you believe anything Ronald Reagan said then you were definitely tripping

[@jamesfox2579]

😂😂😂

[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

Let's all just ponder alcohol for a minute.....

[@plutoplatters]

brilliant ...been done. shut up

[@loganembler9500]

Am I the only one to notice the two four loko cans at 8:18??

[@crayzekidd]

Only had a bad experience once out of 7 times. Kinda had a panic attack and thought I was dying for the first hour but I calmed myself and enjoyed the rest of my night.

[@freshstartification]

We don't know safe levels good luck with your possible psychosis in psychotic outbreaks in the future. Glad you didn't harm anyone innocent. F U fool?

[@3-methylindole730]

@@freshstartification what are you talking about?

[@antionettsanders9398]

@@freshstartification weirdo

[@Bloodfang152]

“Chromosome damage” “it may effect your unborn children” are you KIDDING me HAHA drug propaganda is the funniest most ignorant propaganda

[@sadhu7191]

But cigarettes do cause that. Oh this is about lsd

[@PurePuritan]

They do the exact same with meat

[@FetishonyoutubeURL]

All members of the beatles took LSD, still very much have healthy kids. So LSD does not effect ur children.

[@blue---monday]

lmao i also laughed out loud at that part

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

The New York Times How very interesting! Have just discovered these mini documentaries of yours and I'm really enjoying them. I doubted the ability to convey such an interesting range of topics in such a short time but I was wrong. Subscribed, And thanks.

[@iamme294]

I was beyond my mid 40's when I decided to use mushrooms again. I was away for the weekend with friends to see a few Phil Lesh shows. It had been well over 20 years since I had first imbibed. I figured one last trip. I aquired some magic mushrooms. WOW! Tripping as an adult was an amazing and profound experience. This would not be my "last trip". I've turned in. I've become a better husband, father, and friend. I'm healthier and take no prescription medications. My perspective broadened on just about everything. Worry faded and a youthful exuberance emerged. I became closer to and began to know myself. I became more valuable to my family and to society... I will trip again. Be careful, this is not for everyone.

[@CoolThisIsMyUsername]

Thank you, New York Times, for having the courage and honesty to create and share this video. You are fighting the good fight! ::)

[@Evan-rl1rn]

Everyone should try Psychedelics like LSD, Psilocybin, and DMT once in their lives. It would be incredibly sad for someone to go their whole life without those experiences. (Unless your family has a history of mental illness like Schizophrenia)

[@markewings7525]

I agree

[@highlanderplantbased5643]

I've just rediscovered lsd after 25 years! 50 years old , love it,medicine , the world really would be a far better place if everybody took a trip ✌❤️ from scotland🙏

[@wojtekdobrowolski8084]

As long as you test your substances, have a trip sitter, start low, drop acid only in appropriate set and setting, you don't mix it with anything else, you are quite safe.

[@jakewhoskate]

LSD helped me tremendously dealing with depression and anxiety when my sister passed away. I felt like my life became emotionless and I wasn't in tune with my loved ones and when I took it, It was all brought back. She really is completely right about tuning in being what its all about.

[@traxxasbro5604]

I’d love to try a medically assisted dose of MDMA or psilocybin for my anxiety and depression.

[@christianpalmer3094]

M1 Garand Guy if you ever get the chance just take it.. Especially acid. Your not afraid of the drugs your afraid of yourself and if entered with the intention to cure mental illness. The drugs will teach you not to be afraid afraid anymore and that you are the creator not by what you observe but how you observe. There’s an unexplainable rise in consciousness I’d enter illusions trying to explain. But you will truly begin to understand “I am that I am”

[@nikki0817]

The NYT has one of the underrated KZbin channels around... #YourAppreciated 🙌👍❤️

[@boysdownsouth]

8:18 Peep those '09 four lokos

[@WeedTacos]

When Steve Jobs was going to Reed College in 1970’s he took acid a lot with his friend David Kottke who had access to LSD, and Jobs was an enthusiast. They would read, go on hikes and wander the rose gardens at Reed College. Jobs has been quoted as saying that LSD was one of the most profound experiences of his life, and the name for Apple came from his experience working on the apple farm of another fellow tripper from Reed College.

[@alfredcornflake5032]

3:07 I didn't know Seth Rogan was a former narcotics agent.

[@paxwallacejazz]

I am 58 but in my 20s I did my share of acid trips. Perhaps I was ready for it spiritually but I had life transforming experiences that allowed a glimpse beyond the Vail of illusion of Maya and revealed how our world is tragically a matrix of fear but ontologically we are missing the great adventure of existance. LSD was for me full of light and love. Namaste.

[@mysticbbq6650]

Literally all the bad stuff stems from people not knowing what they're doing, clearly

[@jordiwa8051]

I'm 20 years old and about six months ago I started tripping. Before it felt like every day was just one day too many, but now I feel like I can't get enough of life. It helped me stop smoking cigs, took away the depression I'd been having for almost 7 years, along with the anxiety. I'd been interested in acid for a long time, but I never really understood that it could save my life. The lady said she started to have a better relationship with her family, and I totally relate to that. I get along better with my family quite a bit more now.

[@joachimlunares4871]

I've heard a lot of tripping stories, and they are very exciting, i would love to try magic mushrooms, LSD but I can't easily get some, Is there any realiable source I can purchase from??

[@freddonovan2978]

I'm so interested in the experience but am terrified of having a bad trip

[@fluffypineapples8852]

I did two grams last time, it was a thrilling experience and I enjoyed it

[@geraldmiller5343]

Sure shroom trip is nice, but having a mycologist to recommend the dosage is the best

[@johnkeleher5563]

( doctor _spores) Got psych's$

[@freddonovan2978]

This whole thing is pretty new to me, can I try 3grams?

[@grendelum]

6:03 The cat that runs up gives them all the giggles...

[@everythingfangirl4532]

Idk bout u guys, but "trip out on acid" is on my bucket list, right under "bungee jump off the Golden Gate Bridge."

[@asielsmith6007]

Both at once. I mean, wow

[@everythingfangirl4532]

asiel smith that'd be nuts.

[@asielsmith6007]

It would, but I'm sure people do/have.

[@SPAC3MANxSPL1FF]

Your loss, enjoy your life as a clueless automaton.

[@everythingfangirl4532]

SPAC3MANxSPL1FF what?

[@TeamGooseGunners]

Sherri Marcys story is amazing. Her story truley grabs hold of the positive and beneficial uses of psychedelics in our society, and psilocybin more specifically.. I do believe users should be a certain age and mental stage in their lives before using (as well as a proper setting for the use of the drug).. but I can say for a fact psychedelics have made me a more accepting, open minded, happier individual, as well as giving me a MUCH deeper perspective and understanding of myself and other individuals. Sherri has it right, TUNE IN FOLKS... BE SAFE, BE KIND, LOVE ONE ANOTHER

[@RangerPudding]

half the pictures in this video are from acid tests created by ken kesey and the merry pranksters...which they made no mention of.

[@oliviajones22]

the soldiers giggling got me🤣🤣

[@shaydjohnson8700]

Acid changed my life... for the better

[@rainyrainold]

What an adorable couple those two grandmas are. I'm glad she found out and I can't wait to try psychadelic treatment for my own mental health issues, I'm very optimistic that it could help me.

[@Clearsignalwellness]

Microdosing helped cure my cocaine addiction! This stuff is serious medicine for the body, mind, & soul! :)

[@mariob3864]

The biggest reward I’ve gotten from lsd is to listen to my conscience more and my ego less. Your ego is a double edge sword if you let it overpower you. Tame it. Listen more to your conscience instead.

[@cancerousteen5316]

My trip sitter is the best

[@JaCollado33]

"... but the tune in is crucial. I tuned in to the world, to me, to things I used to love, to my relationships, to my family. Tune in is what it's all about." - Sherry Marcy

[@Bettinasisrg]

"the (giggling) soldiers found it difficult to follow orders" BAN THAT DRUG!!!!

[@MattieCooper10000]

I'd read her story more than once and never knew how great it would be to hear from her. What a wonderful experience!

[@ADHD97]

LSD helped me quit my heavy drinking.

[@luisrenteria6459]

A monk can drink alcohol with out getting drunk.

[@DavidReichelWerDasLiestIstDumm]

@@luisrenteria6459 no

[@luisrenteria6459]

@@DavidReichelWerDasLiestIstDumm is a metaphor

[@buppie0140]

Psychedelics are beautiful things that can change your life. It’s sad to see people putting so much negativity on it when they have never tried it or tried to see the positives.

[@AznSL]

6:08 LOLLL They're geekin, yeah real chaotic...

[@dylantaljaard6886]

I couldn't agree more with the lady at the end... The tuning in is crucial...

[@the3dotsguy...610]

The weird thing is that Psilocybin mushrooms is stronger psychedelic than LSD25 at least for me

[@GOOCHIElicker]

Who's King Now not weird I agree mushrooms are straight from earth even tho LSD is as well it takes some chemistry to synthesize lsd-25 out of ergotamine.. eat 20-30 grams dried I bet people who say LSD is stronger will have their minds changed lol

[@PurePuritan]

@@GOOCHIElicker compare that to a mere mg of lsd..

[@NanoSync]

I love just how healthy psychedelics can be if you have the right place and the right guide. You can pretty much take out the chance of a bad trip just by having an experienced guide

[@jackreacher4297]

The elderly lady’s story at the end is beautiful bravo New York Times

[@therealsantiqui8901]

I just want to know what a voluntary hallucinations are

[@tranet1000]

Stay strong, and feel love and peace ❤️

[@fristname1lastname148]

The homeless guy by my subway station is really tuned in.

[@Zeldarw104]

hahahaha! 🤣😂

[@billashe2108]

First tune: Roses And Revolvers, Janko Nilovic 1970 Supra Pop Impressions Album.

[@Feelthefx]

LSD is amazing. everyone should try at least once in their life

[@freshstartification]

Oh yeah? What is the safe level?

[@3-methylindole730]

@@freshstartification What safe level? What do you mean?

[@freshstartification]

How do you know how much to take?

[@3-methylindole730]

@@freshstartification Test it in a lab. Or legalize it, and then it can be tested before it's sold in an official store. Then you can be sure how much it exactly is. Or just take another psychedelic drug. (For example mushrooms which can be weighed)

[@freshstartification]

Shame one can't go to a pharmacy and get a calibrated portion.

[@RandomFlops]

As a person whose depression has been basically eliminated after my first use of the drug, I can say it infuriates me when anyone says it has no medical use. It's beyond infuriating. I want everyone who feels hopeless to at least have the OPPORTUNITY to see what I've seen that helped me breathe for over a year after I took it. I took it a year ago, and I have yet to see my level of happiness stoop to as low as it was before my first trip.

[@DMTInfinity]

--------------2:57 - 3:03-------------- .The face and voice of evil.

[@eliteaeceo5131]

This, This is something. The psilocybin and cancer treatment and the woman becoming cancer free was a story i havent heard until now. That is awesome.

[@BLEMFIDEM]

But alcohol is fine??

[@smnk3]

Tune in.

[@jacobperry6972]

LSD is not dangerous in my opinion it is a tool to grow and make great friendships

[@freshstartification]

How about trying to get a personality first?

[@atomify5212]

said no drugs found in her system but the only way to test for acid is a spinal tap. still think that it has opened a great oppurtunity for people with depression, ect

[@GOOCHIElicker]

atomify that's not true spinal tap lmao I bet you believe it stays in your spinal fluid and if u crack ur back ull be trippin to right

[@dougdimmedome1464]

I love lsd ! How can you not?

[@3-methylindole730]

When you're not experienced with it and don't do research. When you believe what the government says about it.

[@AnthonyMonaghan]

Leary was a prophet in every sense of the word. A truly heroic human being.