CHALLENGE GRANT!
Several supporters have stepped forward to offer a matching grant of
$24,111 towards our Wisdom Cycle project. Donations of $125 or higher
made by August 31st will be doubled. Donate to help us make the most
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THE WISDOM CYCLE
In the real world, where people choose to use psychoactive drugs, we
must explore what choices lead to positive, beneficial experiences.
Erowid Center's "Wisdom Cycle" project is gathering the views of
elders who have used psychedelics, recording what they think about
their lifetime experiences. Our goals are to compile statistical
data, to collect first-hand stories that provide the world with more
in-depth and personalized understanding of the risks and rewards of
psychedelic use, and to distill the collected knowledge into
practical lessons for younger generations.
To read more or to contribute: Erowid.org/wisdom_cycle
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Drug Geek Factlet
France's Breathalyzer Law Just Hot Air?
In July 2012, France passed a law requiring all motorists to carry in their vehicles at all times a kit containing two single-use, breathalyzer tests, with at least one unused. Implementation of the fine for non-compliance (around $14.50 USD) was initially postponed due to a shortage of breathalyzers, and then in January 2013 it was announced that implementation of fines was postponed indefinitely. France's legal BAC limit for drivers is 0.05%. Events
Palenque Norte
(August 27-30, 2013) at Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV http://palenquenorte.com/2013/ Since 2003, Palenque Norte has hosted lectures by visionaries, scientists, artists, and great thinkers from across the globe. In 2013, presentations will be held at Camp Soft Landing. ReForm 2013 (October 23-26, 2013) in Denver, CO http://reformconference.org A gathering of more than 1,000 people who believe the war on drugs is doing more harm than good. A great opportunity to learn about drug policy and strategize. Latest Additions
Crew Notes
As Burning Man enthusiasts ready themselves for another installment
of lectures at Palenque Norte--founded by psychedelic podcaster
Lorenzo Hagerty--it seems appropriate to point Erowid readers
toward Confessions of an Ecstasy Advocate, a new film by Tom
Huckabee and George Wada that charts Lorenzo's spiritual journey from
flag-waving, devout Catholic businessman to radical flower child and
small "a" anarchist, following an accidental MDMA overdose in 1983.
http://vimeo.com/67246327 From the Vaults
More New Content
Experience Reports
(see 146 new) Ecstasy Data
(see 13 new results)
EcstasyData is a project of Erowid Center that conducts laboratory
testing of street ecstasy tablets and publishes these and other test
results online.
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