After seven years committed to reporting on all aspects of plant medicine and psychedelics, DoubleBlind co-founders Shelby Hartman and Madison Margolin have published their first book, The DoubleBlind Guide to Psychedelics: A Road Map to Tripping, Microdosing, and Beyond. As the collective excitement and intrigue about the healing potential of these substances mushrooms across humanity, resources like this must be created both to inspire and to advocate for responsible, informed use. Readers will encounter the basics of each substance, including where it comes from, how it’s ingested, dosage, and what to expect from a trip. It also offers practical guidance on preparation, navigation, and integration; as well as an honest look at risks, how to microdose, how to navigate a “bad trip,” and the ethics of the new psychedelic industry. In addition to being rooted in timely, modern research, Margolin and Hartman successfully center Indigenous communities’ voices and the time-honored wisdom and stewardship they have with the nature of these molecules. I’ve never encountered a better primer for those newcomers to psychedelics, or a more comprehensive and fun book for longtime psychonauts like myself.
