The psychedelic drugs LSD and psilocybin activate serotonin receptors on brain cells in a way that reduces the energy needed for the brain to switch between different activity states, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.
Read moreTherapy with Psychedelics
Here’s an article summarizing the types of therapy used with psychedelics for integration.
I use them all!
Read moreRespecting Indigenous People in Psychedelics
Psychedelic medicine has a duty to respect its indigenous roots.
Here’s how we can pay indigenous people the respect they deserve.
Read more5-MeO-DMT- Information, Risks and Research
5-MeO-DMT is less commonly known compared to psilocybin and LSD.
But recently it has been gaining more attention as a therapeutic agent. 5-MeO-DMT creates one of the most powerful psychedelic experiences of any substance known.
Can it be used safely and what are the risks?
Read moreEthics in the Psychedelic Space
In a peer-reviewed essay published in the journal Anthropology of Consciousness, Devenot and her co-authors look forward to a culture that makes these medicines available in a safe and affordable way that respects the traditions behind them.
I could not agree more!
Read moreVideo: Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Creativity
Could psychedelics make you more creative? Shift your mind, connect you to others, and help you access a younger, more malleable version of yourself? Activist Rick Doblin, neuroscientist Gül Dölen, and musician Reggie Watts join Brian Greene for a mind-bending and multidisciplinary conversation about the promises and pitfalls of these "magic" molecules and their impact on creativity, connection, and consciousness.
This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
Read moreMore on Microdosing
There is still no definitive evidence that microdosing with psychedelics is either effective or safe. Keep reading to read the potential benefits and risks.
Read moreHave You Heard of Jurema?
DMT has been extracted from the jurema-preta (black jurema) tree (Mimosa tenuiflora), which is widely found in the dry Caatinga Region of Northeastern Brazil.
It is being researched in Brazil for potential in helping those with depression.
Read moreLSD, Anxiety and Depression
New research finds LSD effective in decreasing anxiety and depression.
Researchers report “effects were maximal 2 weeks after the second LSD session and sustained up to 16 weeks.”
Read morePsychedelics: Decriminalization vs. Legalization
What’s the difference between decriminalization and legalization of psychedelics? Keep reading!
Read morePsychedelics- Today vs. 1960s
Here’s an interesting look at the history of psychedelics and some trends.
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