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Ayahuasca Helped Will Smith ‘Surrender’ and More Psychedelic Revelations From Actor’s Memoir ‘Will’
Will Smith recalls two of 14 ayahuasca ceremony experiences in Peru and the profound truths he learned from “Mother.”
Why Cybin Thinks Its Novel Psilocybin Analog Is the ‘Superior Molecule’
The leading psychedelic medicine company unveils very promising data from pre-clinical studies.
Parents Are Very Open to Kids Using This Psychedelic for Therapy
Recent study finds parents approve of it to treat suicidality, major depressive disorder, and bipolar disorder.

December 1, 2021

Why It’s Smart to Put Down Your Phone and Start Journaling Instead

Journaling is a key practice for integrating psychedelic experiences into our everyday lives, but it’s also an effective analog tool that can help reclaim our lives from the strong pull of the digital world.

Compass Pathways Releases Promising New Data from Landmark Psilocybin Therapy Trial

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December 1, 2021

Compass Pathways Releases Promising New Data from Landmark Psilocybin Therapy Trial

Chief Medical Officer Dr. Guy Goodwin clarifies "COMP360 psilocybin therapy was generally well-tolerated" by patients with treatment-resistant depression, despite some adverse reactions from subjects in the study.

New Florida Bill Proposes Decriminalization of Psychedelics (and Every Other Illegal Drug)

November 29, 2021

New Florida Bill Proposes Decriminalization of Psychedelics (and Every Other Illegal Drug)

A new bill filed in Florida has proposed the decriminalization…

Sena Maria On The Benefits of Microdosing

November 24, 2021

Sena Maria On The Benefits of Microdosing

In this episode, Sena Maria gives us an overview of her Microdosing Activation program and explains some of the benefits of microdosing.

November 30, 2021

Can Psychedelics Cure Chronic Pain? This Promising Study Lays Groundwork for Future Clinical Trials

Nine out of the 11 chronic pain sufferers interviewed say they experienced some kind of lasting pain reduction while self-medicating with psychedelics.

New Study Suggests SSRI Drugs Can Be Used Safely with Psilocybin to Treat Depression

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November 30, 2021

New Study Suggests SSRI Drugs Can Be Used Safely with Psilocybin to Treat Depression

“If the results are confirmed in subsequent studies ... antidepressants may no longer need to be stopped for psilocybin treatment,” says MindMed Executive President Dr. Miri Halperin Wernli.

VIDEOS

December 1, 2021

Dr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics, Consciousness, DMT Experiences & The CIA

November 30, 2021/by Sarah Abelsohn

Field Trip Health Treating Depression With Ketamine-Assisted Therapy All Across North America (FTRP)

November 27, 2021/by Sarah Abelsohn

Wesana Health’s Dr. ABID NAZEER – The Parallels Between Brain Injury & Addiction (WESA)

November 26, 2021/by Sarah Abelsohn

Numinus Wellness CEO Discusses MAPS Partnership & How Psychedelics Will Change Society

November 25, 2021/by Sarah Abelsohn

MindCure CEO Kelsey Ramsden – The Psychedelic Space Is Unlike Any Other Drug Development Sector

PODCASTS

Doug Drysdale Cybin

November 24, 2021

Doug Drysdale On How CYB-003 Is Better Than Psilocybin

In this episode, James Hallifax from the Psychedelic Investor, interviews Doug Drysdale, CEO of Cybin (NYSE: CYBN). In this fantastic discussion, Doug and James discuss the potential for psilocybin (magic mushrooms) to treat depression and other mental health issues.

November 17, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

Interview with Sa’ad Shah, Managing Partner at Noetic Fund

November 3, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

Interview with Awais Spall, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner at Integrative Oasis

October 22, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

Interview with Zoe Helene, Founder of Cosmic Sister

October 19, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

Interview with Patrick Moher, CEO of Microdose

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CULTURE

Combining Psychedelics: Is It Safe?

November 29, 2021

Combining Psychedelics: Is It Safe?

Mixing psychedelics goes by many names in pop culture: hippie flipping (MDMA and mushrooms) and candy flipping (MDMA and LSD), to name two. Depending on how you go about it, the experience can be life-affirmingly euphoric or severely overwhelming. But is it ever worth the risk?

Jon Stewart Wants to Try Microdosing Psychedelics, Too

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November 22, 2021/by Greg Gilman

Jon Stewart ‘Would Love’ to Try Microdosing Psychedelics

Ayahuasca Helped Will Smith 'Surrender' and More Psychedelic Revelations From Actor's Memoir 'Will'

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November 20, 2021/by Greg Gilman

Ayahuasca Helped Will Smith ‘Surrender’ and More Psychedelic Revelations From Actor’s Memoir ‘Will’

November 13, 2021/by Kiki Dy

Animals That Eat Psychedelics and Enjoy the Trip

Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Psilocybin Helped Her Overcome ‘Crippling Depression' in 'Red Table Talk' About Psychedelics

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November 11, 2021/by Travis Reilly

Jada Pinkett Smith Reveals Psilocybin Helped Her Overcome ‘Crippling Depression’ in ‘Red Table Talk’ About Psychedelics

INDUSTRY

Psychedelic Business Spotlight: November 26

November 26, 2021

Psychedelic Business Spotlight: November 26

This week in psychedelic business news: Compass Pathways files another patent; Seelos Therapeutics raises big money; Cybin makes psychedelic therapy more accessible in NYC.

PharmaTher Believes Ketamine Could Treat This Rare Neurological Condition

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November 24, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

PharmaTher Believes Ketamine Could Treat This Rare Neurological Condition

How the COVID Pandemic Inspired Wakeful Travel's Psychedelic Integration Journals

November 24, 2021/by Greg Gilman

How the COVID Pandemic Inspired Wakeful Travel’s Psychedelic Integration Journals

Psychedelic Business Spotlight: November 19

November 19, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

Psychedelic Business Spotlight: November 19

November 12, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

Psychedelic Business Spotlight: November 12

POLICY

Australian Doctor Sues State Over Patient Access to MDMA

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November 16, 2021

Australian Doctor Sues State Over Patient Access to MDMA

“People will continue to kill themselves, and my patient will continue to suffer in silence until the Victorian Government allows me to access a new treatment which may finally bring peace to a troubled mind,” says Dr. Eli Kotler.

Manhattan Hospital Partners with Cybin to Provide Psychedelic Therapies to Marginalized Co

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November 23, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

Manhattan Hospital Partners with Cybin to Provide Psychedelic Therapies to Marginalized Communities

New Evidence Microdosing Psychedelics Reduces Anxiety and Depression

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November 22, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

New Evidence Microdosing Psychedelics Reduces Anxiety and Depression

How Dr. Monnica Williams Launched the First-Ever Psychedelics Master’s Program: 'Nobody Took Me Seriously'

November 19, 2021/by Carrie Dagenhard

How Dr. Monnica Williams Created Canada’s First Psychedelic Master’s Degree Program: ‘Nobody Took Me Seriously’

Microdosing Psilocybin for Beginners in 5 Easy Steps

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November 18, 2021/by James Halifax

Microdosing Psilocybin for Beginners in 5 Easy Steps

RESEARCH

Jada Pinkett Smith Tackles Exclusion of People of Color From Psychedelic Research on 'Red Table Talk'

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November 18, 2021

Jada Pinkett Smith Tackles Exclusion of People of Color From Psychedelic Research on ‘Red Table Talk’

“We know nothing scientific about psychedelics and people of color and how appropriate our treatments are for people in those communities," says psychedelic researcher Dr. Monnica Wiliams.

PharmaTher Believes Ketamine Could Treat This Rare Neurological Condition

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November 24, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

PharmaTher Believes Ketamine Could Treat This Rare Neurological Condition

New Evidence Microdosing Psychedelics Reduces Anxiety and Depression

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November 22, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

New Evidence Microdosing Psychedelics Reduces Anxiety and Depression

How Dr. Monnica Williams Launched the First-Ever Psychedelics Master’s Program: 'Nobody Took Me Seriously'

November 19, 2021/by Carrie Dagenhard

How Dr. Monnica Williams Created Canada’s First Psychedelic Master’s Degree Program: ‘Nobody Took Me Seriously’

Jada Pinkett Smith Tackles Exclusion of People of Color From Psychedelic Research on 'Red Table Talk'

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November 18, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

Jada Pinkett Smith Tackles Exclusion of People of Color From Psychedelic Research on ‘Red Table Talk’

TREATMENT

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November 11, 2021

Canada Reaches Psychedelic Milestone with First Legal Group Psilocybin Therapy Session

And the results, according to the participants, were nothing short of "profound."

MAPS Expands MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD Trial Into Canada

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November 10, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

MAPS Expands MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD Trial Into Canada

How Nutrition Can Improve the Psychedelic Experience

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October 21, 2021/by Carrie Dagenhard

How Nutrition Can Improve the Psychedelic Experience

Preventing Sexual Abuse in Psychedelic Therapy

October 15, 2021/by Evan Lewis-Healey

Preventing Sexual Abuse in Psychedelic Therapy

FDA Backs Ketamine for Rare Pain Disorder with No Current Medical Treatment

October 13, 2021/by Emily Jarvie

FDA Backs Ketamine to Treat This Rare and Debilitating Pain Syndrome

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