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.

Editor Co-Founder Herbalist

104 Articles

Should You Be Microdosing MDMA?

Could MDMA be the next microdosing craze, or does the risk outweigh the reward? Research is currently limited, but here’s what we know so far.

MDMA Microdosing

Arylcyclohexylamines

Arylcyclohexylamines are a class of hallucinogenic substances that produce feelings of dissociation & depersonalization. Learn about PCP, ketamine, & more.

Arylcyclohexylamines Dissociatives Ketamine Psychedelics Synthetic Psychedelics

Complete List of Smokable Herbs (A-Z)

Looking for something other than the obvious to light up? Click here to see a complete list of smokable herbs, including the expected effects of each option.

Responsible Use

Clonazepam (Klonopin): The Euphoric Benzodiazepine

Clonazepam (Klonopin) is a long-acting benzodiazepine commonly used to treat panic disorders, seizures, and anxiety.

Benzodiazepines

What Are Psychedelic Amphetamines? (List of 50+ Psychoactive Amphetamines)

Psychedelic amphetamines make up the bulk of the “entactogen” class of drugs. Learn about MDMA, MDA, α-PVP, DOB, DOI, 2-FA, 4-FA, and over 50 other related compounds.

Amphetamines Psychedelics

List of Benzodiazepines: DBZDs & Rx Medications

Benzodiazepines are a large class of psychoactive drugs used for their hypnotic & anxiolytic effects. There are over 2000 benzos (BZD & DBZD) in existence today.

Benzodiazepines Synthetic Psychedelics

2C Psychedelics

The 2C psychedelic family boasts a long list of compounds, each with a distinct set of effects. Popular members of the group include 2C-B, 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-E, & 2C-I.

2C-X Phenethylamines Synthetic Psychedelics

Lysergamide Psychedelics

LSD (AKA “Acid”) is just one of many members of the lysergamide family of psychedelics — a few of which possess even stronger psychedelic effects.

Lysergamides Synthetic Psychedelics Tryptamines

PCP (Phencyclidine) & Analogs

PCP (phencyclidine), also known as angel dust, is a powerful dissociative psychedelic with stimulant, euphoric, & deliriant effects.

Arylcyclohexylamines Dangerous Substances Dissociatives Euphorics Synthetic Psychedelics