This study is a comprehensive review of the literature on mystical experiences with psychedelics, and improvements in well-being and mental health.
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John Oliver talks psychedelics, going mainstream!
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Psychedelics vs. SSRI's
Here’s another look at the research showing that the superior ability of psychedelics to cross the nerve cell membranes might be one reason why they seem better at promoting cortical neuron growth than SSRIs.
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Psychedelics: An Overview
Here’s a good summary on psychedelics, along with potential benefits and risks.
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Going On a Retreat? Consider this.
The Spirit Pharmacist discusses 9 questions to consider before going on a psychedelic retreat.
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Albert Garcia-Romeu, a researcher at John’s Hopkins University, joins Dr. Sanjay Gupta to talk about how psychedelics can alleviate mental suffering and what the path forward might look like.
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Can psychedelics cure? Psychedelics are unlocking new ways to treat conditions like addiction and depression. Click to watch!
Read morePsilocybin Mushrooms and Bipolar Disorder
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology is the first to characterize the psychological impacts of psilocybin among people with bipolar disorder.
The findings indicate that many people with bipolar disorder who consume psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of psychedelic “magic mushrooms,” believe that the experience is helpful. However, many also report adverse outcomes, such as manic symptoms.
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