Psychedelicasies
A Criminological Investigation into Psychedelic Drug Use January 1, 2025 Richard G. Alexander
Psychedelic drug use within New Age spirituality is increasingly commodified, as shown by an analysis of the online platform 'Spiritual Sage'. Product descriptions, retreat marketing, and consumer narratives frame psychedelic experiences as fast-track routes to self-discovery, healing, and transcendence. These offerings are stripped of traditional religious or therapeutic frameworks and recast as customizable, consumer-friendly experiences. This commodification aligns psychedelic consumption with late modern identity construction, consumer agency, and the search for authenticity, reflecting a broader 'spiritual supermarket' where spiritual goods are marketed and consumed.