Over One-Third of Under 50s Open to Psychedelic Trials for Mental Health Treatment

Over One-Third of Under 50s Are Open to Psychedelic Trials for Mental Health Treatment

Aside from psilocybin, those aged between 18-24 were most interested psychedelic trials with ketamine (27%) and MDMA (26%).
New Study Will Investigate Psilocybin Therapy for Gambling Addiction

New Study Will Investigate Psilocybin Therapy for Gambling Addiction

Researchers at Imperial’s Centre for Psychedelic Research will investigate psilocybin-assisted therapy for gambling addiction, aiming to improve their understanding of brain function in gambling disorder.
Canadian Psychedelic Users Self-Medicating, But Few Discuss with Healthcare Providers, Says Recent Survey

Canadian Psychedelic Users Self-Medicating, But Few Discuss with Healthcare Providers, Says Recent Survey

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Insights from a Canadian survey reveal that while more than a third use natural psychedelics to self-medicate a health condition, few discuss their use with health care providers or test their substances.
New Study Reveals Different Brain Changes in Psychedelics, Meditation, and Hypnosis

New Study Reveals the Unique Neurological Impact of Psilocybin, LSD, Meditation, and Hypnosis

In a recent study, researchers delved into the neurological effects of three widely debated practices: taking psychedelics, meditation, and hypnosis. Contrary to the assumption of these practices having similar effects of altered states of consciousness, their findings revealed distinct and individual brain changes induced by each of these methods.

Study Reveals How Near-Death Experiences and Psychedelic Trips Change Our Concept on Mortality and Human Consciousness

A new study has sought to find the effect near-death experiences and psychedelic trips have on our thoughts of death, mortality, and more.
The biggest psychedelic news for the week of August 3rd

The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – August 3rd

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Massachusetts is pushing for legalization on the 2024 ballot, a move that could change the game. A recent study has found intriguing parallels between psychedelic and near-death experiences, deepening our understanding of these substances. Despite a shrinking stock universe, the field is buzzing with potential, especially with new insights into how psychedelics impact our brain and social cognition. However, federal laws are blocking further research due to Schedule I restrictions.
New Study Provides Insights into Psychedelics' Impact on the DMN, ToM and Social Cognition

New Study Provides Insights into Psychedelics’ Impact on the DMN, ToM and Social Cognition

A new study published in Science Direct reveals that psychedelics activate parts of the Default Mode Network, contrary to previous research suggesting that they deactivate the DMN.
The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week - July 28

The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – July 28

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Michael Pollan provides insights into the current psychedelic landscape. Minneapolis mayor unilaterally deprioritizes entheogen-related arrests. Synthetic psilocybin-assisted therapy shows promise in treating anorexia nervosa.
New Study Shows Psilocybin May Be Effective in Treating Anorexia Nervosa

New Study Shows Psilocybin May Be Effective in Treating Anorexia Nervosa

A small-scale Phase 1 study using synthetic psilocybin to treat anorexia nervosa (AN) published promising results in Nature Medicine. According to the study, 40% of patients saw a significant reduction in eating disorder psychopathology after…
Why Do We Encounter DMT Jesters and How to Understand Their Significance - a Jungian PerspectiveSARA PHINN | Vice

Why Do We Encounter DMT Jesters and How to Understand Their Significance – a Jungian Perspective

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Unraveling the significance of DMT Jesters through a Jungian lens, delving into their role as trickster archetypes.