Las Vegas goes by many names, ‘Sin City’ because of the gambling, the “city that never sleeps” because of its 24-hour lifestyle, or just– Vegas. Over the years, Vegas has made quite a name for itself as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the whole of the U.S.
Not only is it the most populous city in the state of Nevada, but it also anchors the Las Vegas Valley metropolitan area. It’s the largest city within the greater Mojave Desert with a vast desert stretching from inland California, up to Nevada, and as far east as Arizona.
The excitement doesn’t end there, though. Vegas plays host to an endless array of entertainment and nightlife. Not only are there world-renowned clubs and shows, but Vegas also hosts some of the biggest festivals, outside of Burning Man.
One would think, or at least hope, that the laws surrounding psychedelics would reflect this free-spirited, guest-oriented culture that Las Vegas is known for. Sadly at this time, it’s not. In Las Vegas and in Nevada as a whole, state law lists psilocybin as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Currently, the penalties for possessing mushrooms and other plant-based psychedelics vary depending on the amount you’re caught with and on your criminal history. For example, you could face up to one year in jail for a first or second offense, if caught with 14 grams or less.
Although these harsh penalties may be discouraging for those hoping to get involved with psychedelic healing, we’re here to share all of your options for legally seeking psychedelic support in Las Vegas, Nevada.
We’ll cover some of the “must-know” basics to help you get started on your journey. We’ll help you make informed decisions throughout your psychedelic therapy process. So where can you find psychedelic treatment near you? Let’s jump right in.
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What is The Role of a Psychedelic Guide?
The world of psychedelics and psychedelic therapy can seem confusing and quite overwhelming. On the one hand, you hear about the benefits– how psychedelics can help treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD. In the same breath, you’ll also hear about the dreaded “bad trips”.
So, where do you get started, and how do you know you’re getting the best care possible? In this piece, we’ll go over what a psychedelic guide is and how to choose one that fits your needs.
A facilitator/guide’s roles can be broken down into three parts: helping you with psychedelic preparation, support during the experience and through integration. Having a strong and concise plan of attack when it comes to your psychedelic journey will help ensure your safety and comfort every step of the way.
All preparation stages start with the facilitator conducting a health screening to ensure that psychedelics are right for you. They want to ensure that you are physically, emotionally, and mentally fit for what can often be a life-changing experience.
Once you’re cleared for the experience, you’ll set a goal or an intention. This serves as a starting point for your journey. Focusing on this one idea throughout the experience will act as an anchor point and also help focus your energy on whatever the issue is.
With your intention in mind, psychedelic-assisted therapy begins in earnest. On the day of your journey, you will ingest your chosen psychedelic in the presence of this experienced professional. During this time, the facilitator will help you get through the ups and downs of the journey. The intention is for them to create a safe space for you to explore issues or past traumas.
Next comes the integration process. During the weeks following your experience, the facilitator will assist you in retaining and implementing any insights you’ve gained.
Integration is one of the more crucial parts of the process, and oftentimes, this is where the majority of the growth will originate from. During a psychedelic experience, making the connections and realizations that are needed for personal development and self-realization can be challenging.
Given a bit of time and good guidance, a psychedelic experience can become one of the most important events in your life, and the job of your facilitator is to allow you quite literally facilitate your intention and reflection.
Is it Really Necessary to Hire a Psychedelic Guide?
To say it straight– hiring a facilitator or guide is not necessary. Many people over the years have had to do it alone. Still, if you look at the history of psychedelics throughout many cultures, the medicine has always been taken with a shaman or spiritual guide.
All in all, this is your personal journey, and you should go about your journey as you see best fit. However, every culture that uses psychedelics for ceremonial reasons has a guide present. This was primarily done to pass down the healing traditions and skills of the community.
This is all to say that we recommend you connect with a guide or facilitator. Not only will they contribute massively to your overall experience, but they also add an extra layer of safety. We especially emphasize having a guide if this is your first time using psychedelics.
Psychedelics have a way of stripping down the ego to uncover repressed fears and traumas. Although this can be a good tool for treating deep-seated issues, it can be a double-edged sword as it often amplifies the emotions attached to them.
When diving this deep into your personal issues, having a facilitator or guide present can help keep you centered and focused on your intention. It can be easy to get distracted throughout a psychedelic journey.
Not only will your facilitator be there to support you with love and kindness on the day of your journey, but they will also be instrumental in applying any lessons you learn to your everyday life.
This process is known as integration. At Psychedelic Passage, we see integration as one of the most critical parts of your psychedelic healing journey. Through the integration process, you start to retain and implement what you’ve learned.
As with all parts of the experience, your guide will draw on their knowledge, using everything they’ve learned throughout their own and others’ psychedelic travels to help personalize every aspect of your journey.
Where To Find Legal Psychedelic Experiences in Las Vegas 2023
Though psychedelic reform isn’t strong in Nevada, a few options still exist for those wanting to engage with psychedelic medicine in the Las Vegas area. The main two will be Ketamine clinics and guided psychedelic journeys with Psychedelic Passage.
1. Ketamine Clinics
While ketamine may not be considered a classical psychedelic, such as psilocybin, LSD, or DMT, it’s the only FDA-approved psychedelic-like drug available in our current medicalized system. Ketamine is well-known and widely used as a dissociative anesthetic. It has recently been proven effective in treating PTSD, depression, and chronic pain.
The main benefit of ketamine is that it temporarily allows clients to view their issues from a different standpoint than in day-to-day life. Much like with classic psychedelics, this paradigm shift enables you to view issues from a different perspective leading to new insights and revelations.
Unfortunately, many past ketamine clients report that benefits have been short-lived and that they’d require many repeat visits to maintain benefits. Many who undergo ketamine treatment will eventually seek other forms of psychedelic therapy.
In fact, about 50% of Psychedelic Passage clients approach us after undergoing ketamine therapy elsewhere. To learn more, check out our article on the benefits and pitfalls of ketamine therapy and explore how you can find ketamine clinics in your local area.
2. Guided Psychedelic Experiences with Psychedelic Passage
At Psychedelic Passage, we’re dedicated to spreading the message of psychedelic healing and allowing everyone to benefit from these medicines. Psychedelics are not something to be hoarded, only shared for the betterment of everyone.
Every part of our 5-week program is designed for personal transformation and customized to each client’s needs. Not only do we match you with the best possible facilitator, but you’re also given the option to have your psychedelic ceremony from the comfort of your very own home.
We allow you to choose from a wide range of psychedelics and connect you to facilitators that are located closest to you. From preparation, into ceremony, and all through integration, our network of facilitators is open to servicing your healing journey, in whatever way your conditions require.
Find Your Next Psychedelic Journey in Any Major Las Vegas Area
- North Las Vegas
- Winchester
- Sunrise Manor
- Paradise
- Spring Valley
- Henderson
- Boulder City
- Pahrump
- Lake Las Vegas
- Summerlin
- Primm
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Psychedelic healing is on the cutting edge of mental health treatment, but to the layperson, it can seem complicated, if not downright impossible to access. Luckily, our psychedelic concierge services simplify the entire psychedelic healing process.
If you’re ready to connect with one of our psychedelic concierges, we empower you to book a consultation with us. They’ll point you in the right direction and connect you to our pre-vetted network of experienced facilitators.
Psychedelics have been used for thousands of years for healing and insight, and we would like to give you the opportunity to do the same. If you’d like to learn more about psychedelics, head to our resources page and explore more of our informative content. That’s all for now, fellow psycho-curious, psychonauts. Safe journeying!
