Dennis Walker

Psychedelics have been explored by artists, scientists and entrepreneurs during this century to leverage their peculiar ability to purportedly amplify innovative thinking and creative problem solving. Yet understanding the underlying basis for how this process works is only just beginning to emerge as a focus of modern scientific inquiry and mainstream cultural legitimacy.

In September of 2025, a report compiled by researchers from Oregon State University made waves across the media landscape. The report found that 12 out of 12 chocolate and gummy products sold in Portland area retail stores and advertising  “magic mushrooms” in their ingredients, returned zero traces of psilocybin across the board. They also tested negative for muscimol, the principal psychoactive constituent of Amanita mushrooms.

Getting ready to embark on the second leg of a national tour with the hit rapper Yelawolf, music industry executive Edward Crowe has a unique and proven approach to getting into peak health for the journey ahead. “I have to go out to the woods and do a high dose mushroom ceremony because this process allows me to depart for tour with the right energy,” says the Nashville-based music mogul and serial entrepreneur.