Erowid Center

Article in Smithsonian Magazine about how two different genus of mushrooms (Psilocybe & Inocybe) developed psilocybin in very different ways. smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/mag… #Erowid #magicmushrooms #psilocybin

BBC article about Erowid and its impact on psychedelic science. bbc.com/future/article… "And so this small, Web 1.0 side project that predated Wikipedia–with its stubbornly retro aesthetics […]—brought psychonauts together to create a whole new space."

"Democracy is sustainednot by public trust butby public skepticism . Unlesswe're prepared to question,to expose, to challenge andto dissent, we conspire in the demise of the system for which our governments are supposed to be fighting." — George Monbiot (1706–1790) #Erowid

"If we could read thesecret history of ourenemies, we should findin each man’s life sorrow and suffering enough to disarm all hostility." —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #HenryWadsworthLongfellow

"They that can giveup essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neitherliberty nor safety." — Benjamin Franklin (1706–1790) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #BenjaminFranklin

"A more gloriousvictory cannot be gained over anotherman than this, thatwhen the injury beganon his part, the kindnessshould begin on ours." — John Tillotson (1630–1698) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #JohnTillotson

Created by folks w/ first-hand experience (incl. Erowid friends), No2N2O is an information resource & "agnostic-based 12-step community" providing practical info to support the health of those recovering from heavy nitrous oxide use, abuse, or addiction. No2N2O.org/health

"Mankind must put an end to war or war will put an end to mankind." — John F. Kennedy (1917–1963) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #JohnFKennedy

"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." — Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #MartinLutherKingJr

"Don't join the book burners. Don't think you are going to conceal faults by concealing evidence that they ever existed." — Dweight Eisenhower (1890–1969) #Erowid #ErowidVerbatim #DweightEisenhower 1w

A huge "thanks" to everyone who donated during Erowid's September support-a-thon & matching challenge. The drive was a big success! We used all pledged matching funds on the final day. 🎉 A special thanks to those who backed the matching challenge. 🧡 Erowid.org/sept

"A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men…" — Roald Dahl (1916–1990) via Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory #Erowid #quote #RoaldDahl

4 hours left to have your donation to Erowid MATCHED. $3,300 in matching funds still available! Erowid.org/sept Support honest drug information. 🧡

Just 12 hours left of Erowid's matching challenge. #13,000 in matching funds still available. Please help us use these challenge funds! Get your donation DOUBLED or TRIPLED by donating before the end of September (at Int'l dateline). Erowid.org/sept

A few exmples of correspondence from and to Sasha and Ann Shulgin. In this 1973 letter, Sasha amusingly asks the Office of National Narcotics Intelligence what the hell their purpose is. More at: erowid.org/columns/crew/2… (URL in IG Bio) #Erowid #Shulgin #ShulginArchiving

Ann Shulgin is remembered for her warmth & thoughtfulness. This short blog post shows beautiful notes from Ann Shulgin to Keeper Trout (Shulgin Archivist) set out for him when he stayed overnight at Shulgin Farm. erowid.org/columns/crew/2… #Shulgin #ShulginArchiving #AnnShulgin

Last day of Erowid's support-a-thon! $20-$499 donations DOUBLED $500-$3,000 donations TRIPLED $15,000 in matching funds available! Erowid.org/sept Donations support visionary drug info, archiving of historical psychedelic data, & advancement of lab drug checking,

2 days left to have donations MATCHED $19,000 in matching funds available! Erowid.org/sept $20-$499 donations DOUBLED $500-$3,000 donations TRIPLED Please give & spread the word. 💙

"I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by." — Douglas Adams (1952–2001) Don't forget to donate! Erowid.org/sept #Erowid #quote #DouglasAdams

Tim Scully Selects Erowid as Literary Executor We're excited to work w/ Tim Scully (former LSD chemist known for involvement with Orange Sunshine LSD) helping shepherd his Underground LSD Manufacturing History Project. (Yes, we know it wasn't blotter) erowid.org/columns/crew/2…