Knowing the name of a psychedelic is not the same as knowing what you’re receiving.

SOURCE — Know Your Medicine is a practical consumer guide for asking better questions about psychedelic medicines before putting them into your body.

The guide explores identity, origin, preparation, composition, testing, storage, handling, plant-based and synthesized medicines, ecological and cultural considerations, and uncertainty—without pretending that every unknown can be eliminated.

You’ll learn how to look beyond reassuring words like “pure,” “natural,” “tested,” and “traditional” and ask what those claims actually mean in a particular context.

SOURCE includes reflection prompts, the SOURCE Check, and 10 Questions About Your Medicine to help you distinguish between what you know, what you’ve been told, and what remains unknown.

The goal isn’t perfect certainty. It’s informed discernment.

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Know Your Medicine

By Christopher Shaw, LCSW-S CSAT-S RYT

The Psychedelic Clinician

Educational Use Only

This guide is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, psychological advice, or a substitute for professional care. Always consult with qualified healthcare and mental-health professionals about your specific situation.