In February 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) released a document to the legal team representing the Church of the Eagle and the Condor (CEC).
On June 9, 2023, the Chacruna Institute published an article in the peer-reviewed Journal of Psychedelic Studies contesting the DEA’s report. The article, “The DEA Report on Ayahuasca Risks: ‘Science’ in Service of Prohibition?” was written in partnership with leading experts on ayahuasca, including scholars from the fields of biology, neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, anthropology, and sociology.
Read moreCheck out this nifty guide for safety with ayahuasca, for practitioners and participants.
Read moreA growing list of athletes are looking to psychedelic substances for healing brain trauma.
Read moreJeremy Narby, the worldwide-known author of ‘The Cosmic Serpent’ (1998) is releasing a new book this year, ‘Plant Teachers – Tobacco and Ayhuasca’. In this interview, he discusses tobacco, ayahuasca and shamanism.
Read moreThe antidepressant effects of the psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca appear to be related to anti-inflammatory activity, according to new research from scientists in Brazil.
Their findings, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, provide new insights into the biological mechanisms behind the observed antidepressant effects of the substance.
Read moreA very important look at what the psychedelic renaissance could learn from Amazonian shamans.
Read moreAyahuasca, a hallucinogenic brew, draws thousands of people each year — including former soldiers — who are seeking healing from trauma.
Read moreThe afterglow effect is commonly referenced in psychedelic literature. However, limited attention is being paid to several uncontrolled variables. Here’s a look at the ayahuasca afterglow, its significance and limitations.
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