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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2C-D: The Intersect Between DOM & 2C-B

2C-D is a mild, but expensive psychedelic in the 2C-X family. Learn why Shulgin referred to this compound as pharmacological tofu.

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2C-B-FLY: Is It The Best Psychedelic For Arousal & Sexual Intimacy?

2C-B-FLY is a psychedelic phenethylamine closely related to 2C-B. It’s widely considered one of the best psychedelics for arousal & sexual connection.

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2C-C: “Euphoric, Lucid, & Highly Visual”

2C-C (4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine) is an obscure psychedelic substance derived from mescaline. Learn about dosage, safety, & effects.

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DMT Vape Pens: Ultimate Guide to Vaping DMT

A DMT vape pen is an e-liquid vape infused with psychoactive doses of DMT. Are DMT vape pens safe? Learn everything you should know about DMT vapes.

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What is 5-Bromo-DMT? (SpongeBob DMT)

5-Bromo-DMT (5-bromo-N,N-dimethyltryptamine) is commonly referred to as SpongeBob DMT due to its presence in several species of sea sponge.

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PRO-LAD: The Forgotten LSD-Alternative

PRO-LAD is an analog of LSD. A dose between 50 and 200 micrograms induces a similar experience. Here's what makes this forgotten psychedelic so underrated.

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LSZ (Lysergic Acid Dimethylazetidide): Stronger Than LSD

LSZ is an analog of LSD discovered by Dr. David Nichols. Preliminary research suggests this psychedelic compound is even stronger than LSD.

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ETH-LAD: A Powerful LSD-Alternative

ETH-LAD is an analog of LSD. Its effects were first outlined by David Nichols, followed by the first rip report by Alexander Shulgin in his book TiHKAL.

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AL-LAD: Is This “Friendly” Acid Alternative Legit?

AL-LAD is an analog of LSD that's said to have gentler effects. While it's undeniably milder, it's still a formidable psychedelic. Dosage, safety, & effects.

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