Justin Cooke

Justin Cooke

Justin Cooke is the co-founder and creative director of Tripsitter.com — an evidence-based educational resource and media company dedicated to the exploration of mind-expanding substances, harm reduction, philosophy, and policy reform.

After graduating as an EMT in his hometown of Calgary, Alberta, Justin visited the Peruvian Amazon to learn more about ayahuasca and other local plant medicines. His encounters with Aya and San Pedro in the lush Amazon rainforest inspired him to dedicate his focus to the study of plant medicines — a pursuit that continues to this day. He earned a Master Herbalist Diploma in 2014 before moving to Australia to pursue a bachelor’s degree in herbal medicine from Torrens University.

Justin spends his time learning, writing, and talking about topics related to psychedelics, herbal medicine, pharmacology, drug policy reform, and philosophy.

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Ketamine Drug Class: Dissociative Anesthetic, Arylcyclohexylamine, Antidepressant, & More

Chemically, ketamine is classified as an arylcyclohexylamine; Pharmacologically, it’s a dissociative anesthetic. But there are other classifications for this enigmatic compound as well…

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How Does Ketamine Work? Exploring Ketamine’s Mechanism of Action

Ketamine activates some receptors and blocks others to produce a bizarre set of dissociative, psychedelic, and anesthetic effects. Here’s how it works.

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Online Ketamine Therapy: Benefits, Cost, & Criticism

Online ketamine therapy boasts “rapid results and long-term relief” from depression, PTSD, anxiety, & more. Here’s how it works.

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40 Fungus Jokes & Puns We Promise You’ll Be Lichen

Whether these jokes make you cringe or chuckle is up to you — but one thing's for sure, there's mushroom for improvement.

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26 Unique Gifts For Mushroom Hunters & Wildcrafters

Foraging for the perfect present? Don't get lost in the woods; we've cultivated a list of must-have treasures for the fungi enthusiasts in your life.

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The Mushroom Disco Ball: “Groovy Baby”

Mushroom-shaped disco balls are all the rage these days. Here are our top picks for transforming your party space into a dazzling mushroom grove!

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Mushroom Embroidery Patterns & Inspiration

Looking for some mushroom-related embroidery inspo and free patterns? Look no further!

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Beyond Cannabis: 8 Unexpected Plants & Fungi With Cannabinoids

Learn about 8 non-cannabis plants and fungi that contain cannabinoids, their effects on the body, and their potential applications in medicine.

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Bromazolam Fact Sheet: Effects, Safety, and Alternatives

Bromazolam is a new psychoactive substance (NPS) benzodiazepines, popularly known as designer benzodiazepines. Here’s what we know about its safety and effects.

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