Welcome to The Third Wave’s Safety Guide, to help those of you interested in utilizing psychedelics in a safe and responsible manner.
This short primer is intended for those people who have already decided to take psychedelics, and want to do so as safely and responsibly as possible. It is designed to be a harm reduction manual for all psychedelic users.
Don’t expect this guide to cover topics like how to obtain psychedelics, the legality of psychedelics in your region, or the state of psychedelic research. While we accept that the majority of psychedelic use is not done legally, and that the riskiest aspect of psychedelic use is their prohibited status, we cannot advise you on how to safely circumvent the law. This guide will only address the psychological and physiological risks of psychedelic use; we expect you to understand the legal risks yourself, and be aware of your local laws.
Paul Austin was named a 2007 tuition scholar at the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference. A former firefighter, he has more than twenty-five years of experience working in emergency rooms. He lives in Durham, North Carolina.
This Paul Austin is not the same Paul Austin who wrote, "Return of the Lost One," or who co-wrote "I Am a Woman." If anyone knows how to remove these titles from my profile, please let me know.