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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MDMA (Ecstasy): Benefits, Research, & Safety

MDMA is more than just a party drug. Evidence suggests MDMA is an effective treatment for PTSD, social anxiety disorder, & more.

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Cannabis: The World’s Most Famous Psychoactive Plant

Cannabis sativa has a long list of health benefits.

The psychoactive form, marijuana, is a popular visionary plant species for growth & integration.

CannabisMicrodosingNatural PsychedelicsOther Psychoactive Substances

2C-E: Psychedelic Information & Safety

2C-E (2,5-dimethoxy-4-ethylphenethylamine) is a synthetic psychedelic substance related to mescaline & 2C-B.

2C-E is considered one of the more challenging psychedelics.

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Delta 8 Beginner’s Guide: What is Delta 8 THC?

Delta 8 THC produces the same high, without the unwanted side-effects of anxiety and paranoia associated with delta 9 THC.

Learn how it works, where to buy it, and what to expect.

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Cacao Ceremony: Everything You Need To Know

Cacao comes from the Theobroma cacao tree. It’s the precursor used to making chocolate.

Raw cacao ceremonies serve a similar role as psychedelic plants, but without the trip.

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List of Legal Psychoactive Substances Around The World

Humans have been using psychoactive substances for millenia.

Here's what's legal in 2021.

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2C-B: Effects, Dosage, & Safety

2C-B is a synthetic psychedelic with effects similar to LSD, psilocybin, & MDMA.

Despite being illegal in most parts of the world, 2C-B is one of the most popular mind-altering substances on Earth.

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Exploring Ego-Death With Psychedelics

Our ego is what allows us to differentiate the "self" from "other." Ego death or dissolution is the experience of losing the ego to achieve a greater connection with the present moment.

Philosophy

How To Test Psychoactive Substances With Drug Testing Kits & Reagents

Testing your substances before you use them is a core part of responsible psychedelic use — especially chemicals like LSD, mescaline, DMT, ketamine, and MDMA.

Here’s how to do it and where to buy test kits online.

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