Monks on Mushrooms: ‘Descending the Mountain’ Pairs Zen with Psychedelics
“Descending the Mountain” is one of the best documentaries about psychedelics since “Fantastic Fungi.”
Entries by Greg Gilman
Newsmax Anchor Blames Aaron Rodgers Injury on Psychedelic Drugs
A conservative media personality uses the quarterback's injury as an excuse to rant against ayahuasca, which he deems “a crummy substitute for God.”
Psychedelics Can Relieve Chronic Pain, New Survey Suggests
A survey of 170 volunteers found chronic pain was relieved by both macro- and microdoses of classic psychedelics, including LSD and psilocybin.
MDMA Successfully Treats PTSD in Another Phase 3 Trial Sponsored by MAPS
“MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD is on track to be considered for approval by the FDA in 2024,” says MAPS founder and president Rick Doblin.
Michigan Lawmakers Urge Congress to Consider Psychedelics to Treat Veterans
State senators are calling on U.S. Congress officials overseeing veteran care to “prioritize research and investment” into psychedelics and other mental health treatment techniques that could reduce suicides.
Here’s When California Will Likely Decriminalize Psychedelics
If the California governor signs the bill, four naturally occurring psychedelics will be decriminalized for personal use, possession and cultivation.
5 Fascinating Insights From a Top Psychedelics Researcher
Dr. Matthew Johnson, one of the most published psychedelics researchers in the world, shares two decades worth of wisdom.
New Study Determines Psilocybin Provides ‘Rapid and Sustained Antidepressant Effect’
One of the largest studies yet lends more evidence to the view that psilocybin “may hold promise as a novel intervention for major depressive disorder.”
‘Psilocybin Has Been Extremely Effective’: Firefighter Advocates for Decriminalization
“There are countless first responders, veterans and people across California who could benefit,” says a retired New York City fireman.
Psilocybin v. Escitalopram: Study Compares Effects on Depression
Researchers probe treating one of the greatest psychological issues of our time with two different drugs.
