[Solved] Why do people use psychedelic drugs?

People use psychedelic substances for various reasons, including recreation, spiritual experiences, and therapeutic purposes.

Recreational use: Many people take psychedelics to experience pleasure, alter their perception, or intensify social interactions. During a trip, sensory perceptions can change, leading to vivid colors and patterns, and an altered sense of time. These experiences are often sought for relaxation or to experience reality in a different way.

Spiritual and personal growth: Psychedelics have been used for centuries in various cultures for spiritual and religious rituals. Users strive for profound insights, a sense of connection with the world, or mystical experiences that contribute to self-reflection and personal development.

Therapeutic applications:

During psychedelic therapy, or Triptherapie, Psychedelic substances such as psilocybin (from truffles), MDMA, LSD, or DMT are used under professional supervision to activate profound inner processes. This takes place in a safe and controlled setting, during which the participant undergoes a consciousness-expanding journey that can lead to insights, emotional processing, and healing.

Because the brain temporarily functions differently during a psychedelic experience, the therapy can access deeper layers of consciousness. This makes it possible to work through blockages and traumas faster and more effectively than with conventional therapies. Each substance has its own specific effect and area of application. Psilocybin, for example, is widely used for depression and addiction, while MDMA has proven to be particularly effective in the treatment of PTSD and anxiety disorders.

An important part of this therapy is the preparation, which includes an assessment of neurotransmitters via a test and advice on nutrition, supplements, and exercise. The period before the session is used to bring the body and mind into optimal condition for the experience.

Following the session, the integration phase takes place, during which participants are guided in processing their insights. This occurs through individual integration conversations or in a group setting. Through this integration, the insights from the psychedelic experience can be translated into practical steps in daily life, leading to lasting changes.

For people who wish to sign up or seek advice on the right choice of psychedelics or session format (individual, duo, or ceremony), there is a intake page available. Contraindications are also checked here to ensure the sessions proceed safely.

You can find more information about the different forms of psychedelic therapy on the pages about Psychedelics with therapeutic value, Psilocybin therapy, MDMA therapy and LSD therapy.