There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous.

The bees are guarding gallons of a sticky, reddish fluid known as mad honey, which, thanks to its hallucinogenic properties, sells on Asian black markets for $60 to $80 a pound—roughly six times ...

For centuries, the Gurungs have been the only people to harvest "mad honey" from their cliff in Nepal. The honey has hallucinogenic properties, and harvesting it is a big part of the Gurungs' culture.

In sharing their story, Tony and Suzette hope to shine a light on mental health and the risk of poisoning by a confection known as “mad honey.” “A friend of mine said, ‘Suzi, people need ...