Psychoactive substances such as LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, DMT, and MDMA have been popularized in recent years, coinciding with a growing enthusiasm for their therapeutic and spiritual potential. This ‘Psychedelic Renaissance’ refers to the movement pushing for a broader acceptance of these substances for individual and collective transformation via greater scientific and cultural insight. The focus is on cognitive, emotional, and spiritual self-exploration, creating opportunities for healing, growth, and enhanced creativity. The aim is to create a safe, culturally-enlightened, and open environment to investigate potential benefits of psychedelics and unlock new approaches to wellbeing.

See also: psychedelic experience, peak experience, altered state, meaning crisis