Here’s a good article on the benefits of psychedelics, but set and setting, and therapy are important.
Read morePsychedelics and CBD
Some studies have begun to investigate the relationship between CBD and psychedelics… Especially the practice of using CBD to stop SSRI use, which you should wean before using a psychedelic.
Read moreMushrooms and Christmas?
Some historians believe that mushrooms may have sprouted several mainstream Christmas traditions.
As Salon recently reported, the concept of Santa may have been inspired by indigenous Siberian and Northern European shamans who traveled around conducting healing ceremonies during the winter solstice using a type of hallucinogenic mushroom called amanita muscaria, or the fly agaric.
What do you think?!
Read moreTalking About Psychedelics
Visiting with family and friends for the holidays, and wanting to talk about psychedelics? This handy guide can help!
Read moreThings to Watch- Psychedelic Movie Recs
Here’s a list of five movies and series to watch about psychedelics.
Read moreBelief Changes with Psychedelics
In a recent study, published on Nov. 1 in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research explored belief changes related to psychedelic experiences.
They found that a single psychedelic experience increased a range of nonphysicalist beliefs as well as beliefs about consciousness, meaning and purpose.
Read morePsychedelic Mushroom Retreats
While mushrooms containing the psychoactive compound psilocybin remain illegal in most parts of Europe and the United States, Jamaica's government has never outlawed the hallucinogenic fungus and is now cultivating investors in efforts to build up its psychedelics industry.
Read moreKetamine and Integration
Ketamine, given through IV at clinics, has emerged as a therapy for depression. Some companies are offering an at-home version, but it's controversial.
Integration is important!
Read moreAnimals Like Psychedelics, Too!
Ibogaine for Addiction?
Supporters claim the powerfully hallucinogenic tree-bark derivative ibogaine can break the cycle of addiction and eliminate withdrawal.
Ibogaine comes from the iboga plant in Gabon, and is not legal in the US.
Read moreThe Psychedelic Renaissance Has Issues...
From New Atlas:
“Most psychedelic advocates picture a future where the drug war is over and people are free to responsibly use a number of currently illicit substances for healing, personal growth, or simple recreation. “
“But exactly how we get to that utopian future is the source of great acrimony and division in a once-unified alternative community that is increasingly moving towards the mainstream.”
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