Tracy James knew the drug she’d just swallowed was working when her old injuries from high school started twitching with new life. Pressure throbbed from a forgotten busted knee. Her ankle tingled.

IQUITOS, Peru – The wooden path through the resort curves its way into the jungle, branching out into side trails that lead to huts with names like “Anaconda” and “House of Dreams.” The centerpiece of ...

Is ayahuasca a natural remedy for anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder or just another drug fad? Lisa Ling goes inside an ayahuasca ceremony in the Amazon on this week’s episode of “This Is Life ...

Ayahuasca is an herbal drink made from plants that grow in the Amazon jungle. For centuries, this tea has been used in healing ceremonies. The drink causes hallucinations and is said to have spiritual ...

From the June, 1986 issue of High Times comes Peter Gorman’s firsthand account about taking ayahuasca in Peru. In July, 1984, I traveled to Peru with two friends from New York, Chuck Dudell and Larry ...

Taking Ecstasy at Lights All Night or tripping on ‘shrooms during a camping trip are pretty common stories of recreational psychedelic use, but it wasn’t until recently that we began hearing stories ...

We were dining at the Yellow Rose of Texas in Iquitos, Peru, and a sign above our table taunted us with the rules for the Ayahuasca retreat. “Do you think we’re hippie enough for this?” Claire asked ...