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fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Discover Salvia: Free Film on Psychedelics (SF)

Salvia Divinorum is recognized as one of the most powerful hallucinogenic plants, containing the active molecule Salvinorin-A, which has garnered attention in neurobiology research.
Science
#spirituality
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Why tech bros worship psychedelics (and think you should too)

Tech elites are increasingly exploring psychedelics as spiritual tools, reflecting a shift away from organized religion in America.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Why tech bros worship psychedelics (and think you should too)

Tech elites are increasingly exploring psychedelics as spiritual tools, reflecting a shift away from organized religion in America.
#mental-health
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off plane's engines mid-flight relives "most consequential three seconds of my life"

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

RFK Jr. wants to approve psychedelics like LSD and ecstasy for people with depression and other conditions within 12 months

Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why it's hard to study the neuroscience of psychedelics

Researchers are investigating the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for mental health but lack definitive knowledge on how these substances function.
Mental health
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The next era of psychedelics may be precision-designed states of consciousness

Mindstate Design Labs aims to create predictable psychedelic experiences for improved mental health treatment.
fromCbsnews
2 weeks ago
Mental health

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut off plane's engines mid-flight relives "most consequential three seconds of my life"

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
US politics

RFK Jr. wants to approve psychedelics like LSD and ecstasy for people with depression and other conditions within 12 months

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Psychedelic Response to a Chaotic World

Psychedelics may offer clarity and resilience in times of uncertainty.
Altered states can increase emotional flexibility and support adaptive coping.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Why it's hard to study the neuroscience of psychedelics

Researchers are investigating the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for mental health but lack definitive knowledge on how these substances function.
Mental health
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The next era of psychedelics may be precision-designed states of consciousness

Mindstate Design Labs aims to create predictable psychedelic experiences for improved mental health treatment.
#psilocybin
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Trump's surgeon general pick Casey Means credited psychedelic mushrooms with helping her find love

Venture
fromwww.denverpost.com
5 months ago

Colorado issues first psilocybin-related licenses, kicking off psychedelic industry rollout

Colorado is moving towards establishing a legal psilocybin therapy industry with the first licenses issued.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Alternative medicine

Trump's surgeon general pick Casey Means credited psychedelic mushrooms with helping her find love

Venture
fromwww.denverpost.com
5 months ago

Colorado issues first psilocybin-related licenses, kicking off psychedelic industry rollout

Colorado is moving towards establishing a legal psilocybin therapy industry with the first licenses issued.
#dmt
Cannabis
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics Kingpin

Akasha pursues jurema preta in Brazil to source DMT for his underground trade, embodying a blend of adventure and psychedelic exploration.
Alternative medicine
fromMail Online
5 months ago

'Ferryman' in the brain transports souls into the afterlife

DMT may play a key role in near-death experiences, suggesting a biological mechanism behind ancient beliefs regarding the soul's journey.
Cannabis
fromWIRED
2 months ago

The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics Kingpin

Akasha pursues jurema preta in Brazil to source DMT for his underground trade, embodying a blend of adventure and psychedelic exploration.
Alternative medicine
fromMail Online
5 months ago

'Ferryman' in the brain transports souls into the afterlife

DMT may play a key role in near-death experiences, suggesting a biological mechanism behind ancient beliefs regarding the soul's journey.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Someone got an AI to replicate the effects of drugs, and you have to see the results

AI image generators can simulate experiences akin to psychedelics, revealing new possibilities in AI and human interaction.
Artificial intelligence
fromCreative Bloq
1 month ago

Someone got an AI to replicate the effects of drugs, and you have to see the results

AI image generators can simulate experiences akin to psychedelics, revealing new possibilities in AI and human interaction.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Alleged sword attacker describes 'extreme' actions

The accused claims extreme spiritual practices led to a changed mindset before the attacks.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Google DeepMind CEO says he's not interested in dropping acid

"I didn't do it like that," Hassabis said. "I just did it through my gaming and reading a hell of a lot when I was a kid, both science fiction and science."
Artificial intelligence
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Modest' psychedelic research bill dies in California Senate committee

California Democrats blocked a bipartisan bill aimed at studying psilocybin therapy for veterans and first responders.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

25pc of ecstasy pills tested by the HSE in 2024 had double the dose

The HSE warns that a higher dose means a higher risk, particularly when the potency of the product is unclear.
Cannabis
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How Psychedelics Affected Nova Festival Survivors

MDMA use was not associated with reduced anxiety or PTSD symptoms; survivors consuming MDMA exhibited higher symptom levels while those using psychedelics had lower symptoms.
Cannabis
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Acid Queen by Susannah Cahalan review Timothy Leary's right hand woman

Rosemary Woodruff's significant yet overlooked contributions to Timothy Leary's life and legacy illustrate a fascinating narrative of loyalty and complexity.
#religion
Alternative medicine
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Tweaked LSD's Molecular Structure and Created a Wild New Brain Drug

Researchers at UC Davis have modified LSD's structure to create a new compound, JRT, which aims to treat schizophrenia without causing hallucinations.
from48 hills
2 months ago

Passing the mic to the 'Acid Queen' - 48 hills

Before my first psychedelic experience, I didn't have the feeling of belonging anywhere, even not in my own body. I always felt I was alien.
Books
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

After leaving the Navy, I was doing cocaine, popping pills, and drinking over a fifth of vodka a day. Then, I had a 'death experience' that changed everything.

"I got into sleeping pills. Ambien, Valium, Xanax, Lorazepam - you name it, I was taking it. On top of that, I was using opiates like hydrocodone and tramadol."
Mental health
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics

The psychedelic movement has shifted from grassroots origins to a collaboration with corporate and political interests.
Books
fromItsnicethat
3 months ago

Take a trip into Brian Blomerth's graphic history of psychedelic experiments

Custom printing enhances the thematic experience of each book, making them visually representative of their subjects.
Mental health
fromNature
3 months ago

My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research

Sue Sisley's journey reflects a significant shift in the perception of cannabis for treating PTSD in veterans.
#microdosing
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Microdosing Is an Effective Placebo and Why It Matters

Microdosing psychedelics likely has no more effect than a placebo, emphasizing belief and intention over pharmacological benefits.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

From soap operas to new hobbies, check out these podcasts

New podcasts highlight scientific inquiries into psychedelics and a community's struggle with chemical safety following a BioLab incident.
#ketamine
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Here's why researchers are making new psychedelic-like drugs without the trip

Psychedelics and ketamine may enhance neuron connections, but their hallucinatory effects limit use for some patients.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Here's why researchers are making new psychedelic-like drugs without the trip

Psychedelics and ketamine may enhance neuron connections, but their hallucinatory effects limit use for some patients.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

York Region police seize $3.5M in psychedelics from illegal magic mushroom store FunGuyz | CBC News

Police executed 29 search warrants against FunGuyz stores, leading to the seizure of over $3.5 million worth of illegal psychedelics, including 181 kg of dried magic mushrooms.
Canada news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 year ago

What to Expect from a Psychedelic Travel Experience, From Ayahuasca to Psilocybin

Psychedelic retreats are gaining acceptance and popularity, driven by research on their therapeutic benefits.
Mental health
fromBig Think
3 months ago

How the brain creates heaven: The philosophy of psychedelics with Susan Blackmore

Susan Blackmore explores consciousness and cognitive experiences, emphasizing the value of investigating extraordinary states rather than debunking them.
#therapy
fromBig Think
4 months ago

The overlooked psychedelic that may help treat traumatic brain injury

Researchers have documented ibogaine's efficacy in reducing symptoms of addiction and PTSD, and a surprising new advantage: its potential in treating traumatic brain injuries.
Mental health
philosophy
fromAeon
4 months ago

For an Amazonian female shaman, ayahuasca ceremonies are a rite and a business | Aeon Videos

Ayahuasca ceremonies are evolving into a business for some Shipibo, blending traditional practices with tourism.
fromMiami Herald
5 months ago

Take a trip to fight climate change? Group meets in Miami to tout psychedelic solutions

"Psychedelics teach, that we are all one and that we are all family on this planet, and we need to collectively protect our home," said Marissa Feinberg, PSYCA's founder.
Alternative medicine
fromKqed
5 months ago

Lawsuit Accuses San Diego-Based Soap Company Of Fostering Drug Culture | KQED

The lawsuit alleges Dr. Bronner's has fostered a risky drug use culture among employees, claiming they routinely use psychedelics for 'healing' and recreation.
SF politics
Alternative medicine
fromNature
5 months ago

Could psychedelics be fine-tuned to relieve anxiety but skip the 'trip'?

Psychedelics show promise in treating anxiety disorders by targeting specific neural circuits, potentially offering long-lasting relief without sensory disturbances.
Mental health
fromWIRED
5 months ago

The Ketamine-Fueled 'Psychedelic Slumber Parties' That Get Tech Execs Back on Track

Consent is vital in administering ketamine therapy, emphasizing individual comfort and readiness.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago

C.E.O.s Are Tripping

Psychedelic drugs, once part of counterculture, are now increasingly embraced in corporate settings as executives seek creativity, calm, and vulnerability, highlighting a shift in corporate culture.
Digital life
fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

LSD: The bike ride that changed the course of cultural history

In mid-August 1951, hundreds of respectable citizens went mad in Pont-Saint-Esprit, a small town in the south of France, caused by ergot fungus in grain.
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