This study is a comprehensive review of the literature on mystical experiences with psychedelics, and improvements in well-being and mental health.
Read morePsychedelics in the News
John Oliver talks psychedelics, going mainstream!
Read morePodcast: Veterans and Psychedelics
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.
Read moreNew Research on the Brain and Serotonin
Psychedelics: An Overview
Here’s a good summary on psychedelics, along with potential benefits and risks.
Read moreMescaline
An interesting and questionable article on mescaline.
The article devotes a couple paragraphs on the tendency to vomit after drinking the Bolivian torch or San Pedro cactus. The author fails to comment that in Peru, the San Pedro cactus is used in ceremony, only under the guidance of a shaman and for spiritual purposes. It is not at all common to vomit, though it is true it does not taste good.
The reckless use of these sacred plants, that indigenous cultures have used historically, continues to be problematic.
5-MeO-DMT Update!
Going On a Retreat? Consider this.
The Spirit Pharmacist discusses 9 questions to consider before going on a psychedelic retreat.
Read moreHistory of LSD
Ketamine Can Be Terrifying
The psychedelic therapy ketamine is said to help many people, but some like this author have scary experiences.
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