Why We Get High

Thursday, May 8th, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuition: $13

Altered states of mind/body are necessary for human health - from the infant ‘drunk’ from nursing at the breast, the twirling-until-you’re-dizzy toddlers, the high of first love, the magic of sexual orgasm, meditation states, and runner's high, to the final visions accompanying death - all living things need a regular dose of altered states to remain centered and on-path for a fulfilling life. Mind altering substances, both natural and synthetic, have been used for this same purpose.

Ancient (indigenous) societies recognized the purpose and power of altered states and they  provided a safe and effective social structure  by which to attain those states safely and effectively.

Humans will always seek out any method that will give them a taste of that altered state - even to the point of death. (This is why addictions are so difficult to ‘cure’ – the addict only wants to get to a place where they feel better and the drug is the only way they have been taught to get them there.)

Discussion will be encouraged on all subjects covered.

About your instructor: Dr. Tatiana Riabokin has practiced natural medicine for over 41 years. She has utilized and taught folk medicine methods to help her patients of all ages heal themselves from both common and uncommon, acute and chronic conditions. She owned and directed Westside Natural Health, LLC in Hopkins, MN for 35 years utilizing acupuncture, biofeedback, chiropractic, colonics, diet therapy, herbology, homeopathy, massage, and naturopathy.