While some people who choose to use psychedelics frequently discover them on their own or through friends, others quite surprisingly are exposed to them because of their close family members. For Jaden Smith, the latter was true. When visiting the Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver recently, the 24-year-old rapper admitted that his mother, Jada Smith, 51, was the one who introduced him and his family to psychedelics since they followed her use of hallucinogens.
The musician and model claimed that psychedelics have primarily benefited him by increasing his empathy, particularly for his brother and sister. Please note that only Colorado and Oregon have legalized psychedelic drugs; the majority of states still prohibit their use. Psilocybin, DMT, ibogaine, and mescaline are now lawful in Colorado, however, they are still prohibited at the federal level.
Jaden Smith admits his mother Jada Smith introduced him to psychedelics
At the Psychedelic Science 2023 conference in Denver on June 23, Jaden Smith revealed that his mother Jada Pinkett Smith had introduced the family to psychedelic drugs. The 24-year-old rapper and actor reportedly said the following during the conference:
“I think it was my mom, actually, that was really the first one to make that step for the family. It was just her for a really, really long time and then eventually it just trickled and evolved and everybody found it in their own ways.”
Psychedelics come in a variety of forms, including psilocybin, often known as “magic mushrooms,” ayahuasca, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), and mescaline. The Karate Kid star didn’t say which sort his family uses, although he has previously spoken about trying magic mushrooms in 2022.
While talking to Mr. Portal Journal, Jaden Smith revealed that he believes the use of mushrooms will help in expanding his consciousness. He even went on record to claim that all the hallucinations inspired his clothing collection named ‘Trippy Summer’.
While psychedelics are still illegal in many states of the US and many other countries, Smith and other speakers at the conference stressed the importance of using them in a safe and responsible manner. They also emphasized the need for further research into the potential therapeutic benefits of these substances.
Smith’s mother, Jada Pinkett Smith, also spoke at the conference, urging people to seek professional guidance before taking psychedelics. She said that psychedelics can be a powerful tool for personal growth, but they can also be dangerous if not used properly.
Jaden Smith believes the use of psychedelics has helped the familial relationships
While talking at the Psychedelic Science conference in Denver, Jaden Smith went on to reveal how the use of psychedelic drugs has helped him work through the conflicts with his siblings – sister Willow Smith, 22, and half-brother Trey Smith, 30.
“Siblings can argue so much and fight so much, and lord knows me and my siblings have done so much of that in the past, But the level of love and empathy that I can feel for them inside of the (psychedelic) experiences and outside of the experiences has been something that’s profound and beautiful.”
According to specialists, there is some clinical data that suggests utilizing psychedelic drugs in the right amounts and in secure environments can have significant benefits. However, they also warn the general public that these substances are still largely illegal and that nothing like this is a quick remedy for all of your problems, just like with any other mental health treatment.
Source: USA Today
