Hello r2d2,
I think most of us were grateful in finding this place as well, specially if we had no friends with the same pull towards the psychedelic experience, its understanding and implications. It is a path that we start walking alone, but there's a wealth to share and it's beautiful to have people to share it with.
Make sure you check the FAQ and the Attitude bits, if you haven't done it yet, for a smooth entry and to get the most out of the community as soon as you wish.
And of course do share with us any of your experiences. You mention you have been acquainted with salvia and spice. What did them mean to you? What did each of them change?
Welcome to the Nexus.
"The Menu is Not The Meal." - Alan Watts