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Psychedelics Albert Hoffman was a Swiss chemist who discovered the LSD molecule. He believed that the correct use of psychedelics could be a gift to… Read More »Gaia.com
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Psychoactive Drugs
Psychoactive Drugs – A drug or other substance that affects how the brain works and causes changes in mood, awareness, thoughts, feelings, or behavior. Examples of psychoactive substances include alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, marijuana, and certain pain medicines. Many illegal drugs, such as heroin, LSD, cocaine, and amphetamines are also psychoactive substances. Also called psychotropic substance.
Psychedelics can change humanity for the better. It’s time to unlock their power
Rick Doblin Studies of MDMA, ketamine, psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics have shown tremendous potential for therapeutic applications Istudy psychedelics. The organization I work for… Read More »Psychedelics can change humanity for the better. It’s time to unlock their power
Largest Psilocybin Therapy Trial Ever Conducted Shows Depressive Symptoms Rapidly Reduce
“A single dose of psilocybin generated a rapid response that lasted up to 12 weeks,” explains principal investigator Dr. David J. Hellerstein, who was evaluating… Read More »Largest Psilocybin Therapy Trial Ever Conducted Shows Depressive Symptoms Rapidly Reduce
How does Time of Day Influence LSD Microdosing? New MindMed Study Hopes to Find Out
“Our goal is to provide insight on key parameters that may impact and explain the mechanisms behind low-dose treatments,” says MindMed Executive President Dr. Miri… Read More »How does Time of Day Influence LSD Microdosing? New MindMed Study Hopes to Find Out
Microdosing Psilocybin for Beginners in 5 Easy Steps
Over the past several years, the practice of microdosing psilocybin mushrooms has ballooned in popularity. With purported benefits of improving mental health, creativity, and focus, many… Read More »Microdosing Psilocybin for Beginners in 5 Easy Steps
Will the magic of psychedelics transform psychiatry?
Psychedelics have come a long way since their hallucinogenic hippy heyday. Research shows that they could alleviate PTSD, depression and addiction. So will we all… Read More »Will the magic of psychedelics transform psychiatry?
Startup offers psychedelic-assisted mental wellness therapies
The Miami-based telemedicine startup NUE Life Health is aiming to become an early leader in combining digital mental health therapy with psychedelics and other mind-altering… Read More »Startup offers psychedelic-assisted mental wellness therapies
Detroit just decriminalized psychedelics and ‘magic mushrooms.’ Here’s what that means
Detroit has joined the growing number of cities and states that have decriminalized entheogenic plants and fungi, more colloquially known as “magic mushrooms” and psychedelics.… Read More »Detroit just decriminalized psychedelics and ‘magic mushrooms.’ Here’s what that means
Psychedelic use associated with lower odds of heart disease and diabetes, study finds
People who have tried a psychedelic drug at least once in their lifetime have lower odds of heart disease and diabetes, according to new research… Read More »Psychedelic use associated with lower odds of heart disease and diabetes, study finds
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy associated with sleep improvements among PTSD patients
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy might help improve sleep in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to a secondary analysis of data collected from randomized, double-blind Phase… Read More »MDMA-assisted psychotherapy associated with sleep improvements among PTSD patients