Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsLuke Schroeder, one of numerous artists painting canvases in the exhibition hall at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsIndigenous dancers at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsCynthia Cyntilante, left, sings with others during a performance beside the Dancing With Dragons booth in the exhibition hall at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe Fungi Farms booth in the exhibition hall at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025. The business specializes in helping people grow their psilocybin mushrooms.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe bookshop area at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025. There were numerous speakers, authors and businesses offering psychedelic healing services for veterans at the convention.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsAttendees at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025, could sample a wide variety of experiences designed to release stress and promote mental well being.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsLaura Wilkins talks with a customer at the Peak State coffee booth, at the 2025 Psychedelic Science convention in Denver, June 18, 2025. The Boulder company specializes in what it calls “coffee with benefits’.”
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteRick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Science, speaks with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner in his downtown Denver hotel room. June 18, 2025.
Kevin J. Beaty/DenveriteRick Doblin, founder of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Science, speaks with Colorado Matters host Ryan Warner in his downtown Denver hotel room. June 18, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsRetired Navy SEAL Diego Ugalde talks about his journey through depression with the help of psychedelic plant medicine, at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsRob Poynter, a retired deputy sheriff turned mental health advocate, talked about his journey from arrested dug users to becoming and advocate for psychedelic therapies, at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.
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Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsPsychedelic mushroom-themed decorations at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.
Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsPsychedelic mushroom-themed decorations at Plant Magic Cafe in Denver, June 17, 2025.
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