PSA Presents... Adam Butler's Bi-Monthly Bulletin, Vol 2: March 26, 2026

You know what pisses me off about the current psychedelic state of America in 2026? We have not addressed the very obvious problems, nor have we agreed on the very obvious solutions. Whatever your personal stance may be on the role psychedelics should play in our society, we should be able to agree upon some universal truths (see Vol 1 of this bi-monthly bulletin). Fact: We still are being governed and restricted by the failed Nixonian “war on drugs” policies that have backfired for the last 50 years. Fact: There are thousands upon thousands of personal stories and stacks of medical evidence that show psychedelics have the potential to provide significant health benefits and catalyze positive transformations. Fact: Things need to change, and lives depend on it. We must focus on increasing access and removing barriers.     

A large percentage of people are unable to explore the potential benefits of psychedelics because of unnecessary limitations. The social risk and financial cost to the average person interested in psychedelics are too high. The lack of unbiased educational resources and professional guidance is keeping the stigma in place. Even as the research supports advancements in mental health therapy and treatment of cognitive conditions, avoidance far outweighs curious exploration. Ignorance prevails over honest discussions. The gatekeepers are holding the fort, and sympathetic policy makers are stuck mired in the moat. Who gives a sh*t how great psychedelics are if they are inaccessible to a majority of the population? Access to psychedelics is not equal. Significant barriers need to be removed to allow for the political and social infrastructure around psychedelics to evolve, progress, and have a meaningful impact on our population. 

In the first volume of Butler’s Bi-Monthly Bulletin, we mentioned that the conversation around psychedelics would benefit from more transparent and collaborative scientific research. With appropriate financial and academic support, novel thinkers will find themselves armed with the reliable information and data from psychedelic sessions that are needed for major breakthroughs in science and medicine. If we can remove the fear of legal persecution, individuals will be empowered to share their stories, and organizations will be encouraged to properly investigate these incredible molecules.

Before we can get into transcendental sex, conversing with gods, and the next step of human evolution, we have to cover the basics. We have the opportunity to start making incremental changes in the right direction. With mature, balanced, and intelligent discourse; common sense solutions can be implemented. 

I have seen the passionate momentum behind the psychedelic movement firsthand. As a no-name, first-time author with zero social media following, I was unsure how much traction Butler’s DMT Field Guide would get. In less than three years since its publication, thousands of copies have been sold in over a dozen countries. I have been on over 65 podcasts, with some of the interviews having six-figure views. More importantly, my inbox is full of emotional stories of transformation and healing, and my calendar is full of consultations and collaborations with experts in quantum physics, AI, lasers, and esoteric rituals to discuss the common thread that binds these fields of study together. Some highlights already booked include a retreat to combine 5-meo with IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy, a 5-day darkness retreat to focus on endogenous DMT, and multiple conversations/meetings booked around removing shame associated with sex and psychedelics.  All of these novel thinkers are exploring psychedelics to see beyond the established boundaries of their respective fields. Let’s all make it a priority in 2026 to increase sharing of our social circles, resources, and support for one another. If ever there was a time to make lasting and significant change…. It’s right friggin now! And if ever there was a group of people who can…. It’s the sovereign citizens of the Psychedelic State(s) of America!

In my opinion, the most prominent obstacle to individual exploration, academic research, and practical government regulation of psychedelics is also the easiest to address. If we start by correcting the stigma surrounding psychedelics, we would disarm the most powerful weapon used in the War on Drugs. The brutal campaign, nearly 60 years in the making, is built on misinformed fear based on ignorance. I grew up with the failed D.A.R.E school programs that had minimal practical educational content, but were instead jam-packed with hyperbolic stereotypes that were perfect fodder for juvenile jokes. The only thing the (D)rugs (A)re (R)eally (E)xciting classes taught me was that there were way more drugs available to me than just booze and weed, and that trying them was a normal part of adolescence. I can only imagine how many times a DARE T-shirt was used to wipe the film of resin off the windshield of a heavily fish-bowled car, or wipe up the spilled swill from a knocked over 40 oz in the back seat.

 My generation was similarly bombarded by “this is your brain on drugs” frying egg-in-pan commercials, and with the narrative that if you take LSD, you will become crazy and jump out of a hotel window. Unfortunately, the youth today are still being taught the same shitty falsehoods. Fighting back can be as simple as having truthful dinner-table conversations, honest journalism, and passionately recounting our transformative experiences. Here is a quote from Butler’s DMT Field Guide (pages 66-67) that expands on this analogy.

“A valid hindrance for many people thinking about using DMT for the first time is the idea of frying your brain, and never being able to return to your normal way of processing life. DMT will fry your brain, and you won’t ever be able to return to your normal way of processing life. That is the whole point! Keeping with this analogy, DMT will crank up the heat in your brain to allow the congealed blockages to melt away. The increased metaphorical temperature and activity in your brain will provide the conditions needed to synthesize and orchestrate grandiose ideas, as well as lubricate the logistical chain that conveys your thoughts out to the Universal distribution hub. Your brain will certainly get “cooked,” and by that I imply zero negative connotations; instead, I suggest that your cognitive organ will benefit from DMT’s consumption and proper use. As far as not returning to your normal way of filtering information, I assure you that you will not want to go back to your chilled, uncooked, doughy brain. It’s the equivalent of having a bowl with a glob of cold, raw, uncooked dough versus having a plate with some perfect fried dough, complete with cinnamon and powdered sugar.”

We must confront and call out the people who perpetuate inaccurate and deceptive narratives. This means not being shy and speaking your mind. An intelligent, well-informed message, delivered by a calm, articulate messenger, is the best tool for this job. When someone attempts to shame psychonauts or belittle the power of psychedelics, stop them. If they compare them to alcohol, opiates, or prescription pills, educate them on the vast differences. Don’t let stupidity slide, and politely inform them of their ignorance. 

The current laws regarding psychedelics are vastly inadequate and overly punitive. Restricting access to individuals and organizations studying psychedelics costs us more than we know. This is a difficult hurdle to overcome– one that will take a concerted effort amongst multiple factions that typically don’t see eye to eye. Our entire governmental system would benefit from a cleansing, inner reflective Ayahuasca session, but psychedelic drug policy in particular is one area where we can show our strength in numbers and agreement on areas of common ground without the need for a psychedelic truth serum. Collaborating on multiple fronts can make average folks a powerful force for change. But as I saw in my own backyard in the failed Question 4  legislature in Massachusetts, even when we engage with local politicians and influential neighbors, write to community newspapers, and actively participate in events that support the message, it is still very difficult to make any ground. We must continue to respectfully pose questions at town hall meetings and impress upon policymakers that accessing psychedelics is important. Share your voice, and do it proudly and without shame or fear. 

The next hindrance is the lack of scientific research and quantifiable data. I crave studies that link metaphysical topics like near-death experiences and DMT. My friend and fellow author Anthony Peake has written several books on this topic, in which he provides compelling research and specific references. We need more collaboration between scientists like Dr. Rick Strassman and Dr. Andrew Gallimore to develop novel protocols, such as intravenous extended-state DMT. There are a handful of universities that express their autonomy and govern themselves like they are run by big boys and girls, such as Imperial College in London and Johns Hopkins University here in the States, but we need worldwide academic cooperation for scientific progress to occur. We need the adults who run research institutions to grow the F up, and conduct themselves like mature, intelligent, and competent leaders. That means not turning a blind eye to the power and potential of psychedelics.

My personal passion is endogenous DMT. Why does our body produce this compound? What role did it play in our past evolution, and more importantly, how can it catalyze future physiological advancements? I spent a week at The Monroe Institute going deep into their binaural technology,  did a 5-day darkness retreat, and (strictly for scientific research) I regularly partake in multi-hour tantric sex sessions… all with the intention of creating my own natural supply of dimethyltryptamine. I would love to have the opportunity to do research on these topics in a properly structured study, and I will certainly donate my DMT-saturated consciousness and body to any meaningful scientific inquiry. 

Investigations into psychedelics by our country’s universities, private labs, and government-backed entities have been stifled even as their frequency expands. Addressing this issue is the backbone of our progress. The proof supplied by scientific examination and scrutiny is needed to support many aspects of achieving psychedelic equality. There are a handful of organizations putting in the time, energy, and effort on this front, but we need many more. It can’t just be MAPS and a psychedelic conference in Denver every so often (as important as those may be). We need more tenured professors and deans to support the psychonauts willing to do the work. Our government must allocate funds to research end-of-life applications and how to ease the burden of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Invest in PTSD programs for our military and first responders. Equip our universities with the technology to explore the esoteric.  Seasoned psychonauts (again, I am for hire) should be studied to gain insight into these altered states, and the government must support these efforts to better inform our understanding of how to use psychedelics safely. 

There are many individuals pushing the boundaries in the psychedelic space. The next few years of exploration are going to be exciting as hell. I am working with Danny Goler to help him gather data points for his DMT laser experiment. I’m excited to be collaborating with Sara Phinn Huntley on her virtual reality and AI simulation work. Working with Joey Phipps’s Library of the Untold Podcast and Michael Phillip’s Third Eye Drops Podcast to help them share the message on their massive platforms feels like a tidal surge. Our collective dream is to continue working without fear of legal or social ramifications, and with the necessary funds to sustain progress. I can’t wait to be on stage with Tanya Griffin talking about removing the shame around sex and psychedelics, on camera with George Monty sharing personal stories about the Terror Before the Sacred, and standing in support with Jack Gorsline as he confronts ignorance in Washington D.C. We are creating one hell of a band of misfits… and it's going to be a very entertaining show to watch!

And then there’s money. The Mac Daddy of inequality enablers. I am not suggesting that the distribution of monetary wealth should be equal. This is not a conversation about rich versus poor, but no one should have to spend five grand on a retreat in a foreign country to get the therapeutic guidance of Ayahuasca, or have to be a part of the Silicon Valley elite to partake in consciousness-expanding LSD parties. Insurance companies won’t cover the cost of the medical team required to safely administer ibogaine, or the counseling needed for post-psilocybin shroom integration. Therapist-prescribed MDMA requires paying for the services of a therapist, and continued microdosing requires additional monthly expenses, making these treatments cost-prohibitive for many.

We need more non-profit donations, government grants, and philanthropic investments to be directed towards the financial support of those who require it. If you are a millionaire or billionaire whose life has benefited from psychedelics, may I kindly suggest that now is the time to step up to the plate and share the love.  It would be so easy, and a drop in the budget bucket, to have more government grants and non-profit scholarships to help bear the cost of these treatments. 

Then there’s the acquisition problem. How one actually gets their hands on psychedelics is a strange trip in itself. Unless you “know a guy” who has a stash, or you grow, extract, or synthesize them yourself, procuring psychedelics can be a non-starter that ends the journey at the theory phase. If you can’t find it, you can’t have the experience. I don’t think the answer is having the psychedelic equivalent of liquor stores in every neighborhood, nor am I suggesting that your local pharmacist should be dispensing DMT, but there is a better way than shady handshakes or having to befriend a chemist or shaman. These molecules deserve respect and reverence. Buying or bartering for them is not dirty. It is a transaction that does not need to be hidden or tainted by fear. This may be the last piece of the puzzle to fall into place, and perhaps justifiably so… but that’s where PSA and you, dear reader, play a crucial role.

We increase access and remove barriers by collaborating and blending ideas. Share your opinions, provide input, and offer assistance where you can. We make progress and move the needle forward by including unique perspectives. Diversity of thought and experience today is essential to tomorrow’s success. Data collected from personal experimentation is more than expanding consciousness; it's currency. Your viewpoints are valued and critical to mission success. 

So, I end this bulletin with a simple call to action. Please do what you can to help spread the message and support the cause. Contact PSA and or me at [email protected] with additional comments that bolster the conversation. If you have the means and ability to offer solutions or support, please do. When the opportunity arises to apply your unique skill set in a way that brings us closer to psychedelic equality, do it! 

With Love.  

-Adam Butler-

 About the Author:

Adam Butler is a psychedelic philosopher, alchemist of tears, and messenger of love. Adam is also the author of "Butler’s DMT Field: A Brief History, Step by Step Recipes, and Personal Experiences From a DMT Saturated Consciousness," as well as articles including "Sex and DMT: The Path to Transcendent Euphoria" and "The Crossroads of DMT and The Monroe Institute." Adam is now sharing his experiences, insights, and ideas by collaborating with Psychedelic State(s) of America and creating "Butler’s Bi-monthly Bulletin"

The goal of these articles is to help bridge the gap between scientific research and underground exploration of psychedelics, to expand the conversation around altered and elevated states of consciousness, and to have open and honest discussions about self-knowledge, self-love, and remembering how each of us individually can unlock our fullest potential so that we as can collectively take that next progressive step in human evolution.