Oakland is a mecca for psychedelic culture, with a rich history in music, activism and innovation and those trends arrive towards a thriving present. From the Black Panthers to Oaksterdam University, the city has long been a beacon of progressiveness and activism in the marijuana industry. In 2016, California legalized the recreational use of cannabis, and state lawmakers intended to build racial and social equity into the marketplace.Oakland City Council Effectively Decriminalizes Psychedelic Mushrooms in the summer of 2019. With psychedelic legalization on the horizon, we turn to safe and reliable methods of procuring magic mushroom medicine.
Wait a Church sells psychedelic mushrooms?
Zide Door
Well it’s not for sale, technically. But yes the Zide Door is a nondenominational and interfaith church in Oakland where religious practice centers on the use of natural hallucinogens known as entheogens—mainly, mushrooms containing the psychoactive chemical psilocybin. For Hodges, “Mushrooms are the origin of all religion.”
Once membership is verified, members walk through an open room filled with about five royal-blue pews that Hodges found on Craigslist. A mini stage with a pulpit holds red, yellow, and green candles with an old and tattered printout that reads, “Sermon every Sunday @ 4:20. Free joints for all during the sermon (everyone must be smoking).”
Zide Door is one of the few places in the United States where people can purchase mushrooms without being legally penalized or taxed, as long as they are granted membership, a process that consists of answering an online questionnaire. Among the questions is, “Do you work for law enforcement or any government agency?” Members must also agree to accept entheogenic plants as part of the religious onboarding.
Where are the best and safe communities online?
In the cannabis industry where medical collectives and testing labs popped up to serve patients in need of relief, the same trend is happening with psychedelics. Ecommerce stores are starting to pop up offering an array of products that might overwhelm the first time user. If you decide to try a collective-backed ecommerce site, then please do your research on the credentials of their offer with basic questions like 1) is the product safe 2) is my private information safe?. Check for customer reviews to see the experience of current members. Bonus points if the site has a lab offering a seal of approval for tested products.
Discount Shroomz
DiscountShroomz.com has been leading the way in providing safe and accessible same-day delivery for those curious about magic mushrooms. And plus, the name Discount Shroomz certainly does disappoint with their access top shelf products at a decent price that beats out other competitors I’ve seen in the market. More importantly, they have a partnership with Ghost Labs offering quality testing and validation of products. Everyone should have access to lab testings of the products they consume. If you want to stretch your dollar while exploring the world of magic mushrooms, you can check out their membership program.
Grow your Own
What’s better than free? The hobby of growing psychedelics is open to anyone. But like any craft it takes time and patience to grow the kind of medicine you want to share. A good start is getting involved in the community of growers. Attend meet-ups, conferences, virtual sessions. Hyphae Cupis a good start to follow leading mycologists who place in the top categories of psychedelic medicine.
Do your Research!
Research suggests that psilocybin maypositively affect mental health, including alleviating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This shift in perspective opens the door to new possibilities for healing, personal growth, and spiritual exploration.
