Ep12 Mitchell Gomez - The Hidden Cost of Outdated Safety Policies

Mitchell Gomez shares how finding a psychedelic book at age 11 sparked a lifelong mission in drug safety education.

In this powerful episode of Psychedelic Source, Dr. Sandra Dreisbach sits down with Mitchell Gomez, Executive Director of DanceSafe, for an honest discussion about drug safety, personal responsibility, and the ancient roots of psychedelic use.

Mitchell opens up about his early exposure to psychedelics through literature and his first MDMA experience at 14. His story takes an important turn as he explains how losing many friends to unsafe substances drove his commitment to harm reduction.

Dr. Dreisbach guides the conversation through fascinating territory, from Mitchell's collection of pre-Columbian psychedelic artifacts to the pressing issues in today's drug safety landscape.

Together, they break down:

• The critical importance of drug testing in today's market

• How ancient cultures viewed and used psychedelics

• The real story behind DanceSafe's leadership structure

• Practical safety advice for modern psychedelic use

Mitchell shares invaluable insights about drug testing, highlighting how current market conditions make it essential for safety. His expertise shines through as he explains the organization's peer education model and practical harm reduction strategies.

The episode features an enlightening discussion about Mitchell's remarkable collection of ancient psychedelic artifacts, connecting past wisdom to present-day safety practices.

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