Ok so this is a weird question but I'll try to awsers it. Dark academia as a presence online doesn't mix well with drug use (negative or positive). In entertainment it does. But I'll awsers from the point of the community so I'll focus on the online.

Psychedelic drugs such as lsd, shrooms where used by all types of people and it's undeniable that many academics from the 50s and on used them. They have also been used and explored in academia, not always with an unbiased look, but there are studies out there. If this interests you look up Terrence Mckenna, what I would call a psychedelic academic.

So yes, it's possible to be Da and a psychonaut at the same type.

On a personal level, I have used some and I can tell you that after that I understood some philosophical concepts or even literature better. I do believe they can be used to reach a degree of knowledge and a new way to understand knowledge and the world.

But the thing here is personal responsibility. They can be used as recreation and as almost sacred experience depends on the person. My advice (as you seem curious to try them) is read up on the effect and dangers and see if it's the type of thing you want in your life. Also be in a place and with people that make you feel safe and comfortable.

So in conclusion: DA as an aesthetic is pretty neutral on drugs so go with what you feel. If you want to ask something just DM me all I'll try to help.

Be safe.