Tips for safer trips if you choose to consume psychedelics

Before your trip

Physical checklist
  • Water
  • A trip-sitter
  • Comfortable environment
  • Snack
  • A charged phone
Mental checklist
  • Positive mindset
  • Supportive loved one
  • Set intentions
  • Research your substance
  • Know your personal risk factors

Have a sober trip sitter

Regardless of your experience with psychedelics, you should always have a sober person to:

  • Intervene in unsafe situations
  • Call for help, if needed

Be mindful of dosage

  • It can be difficult to predict strength and effects, even if used before
  • Strength can vary batch to batch
  • Best practice: start low, go slow

Avoid mixing with other drugs

Including alcohol