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Roland Griffiths, Honorable Researcher Who Catalyzed the Psychedelic Renaissance, Dies at 77

Roland Griffiths, Honorable Researcher Who Catalyzed the Psychedelic Renaissance, Dies at 77

Roland Griffiths' trailblazing work in the psychedelics field has left an indelible imprint, inspiring a brand new generation of researchers to further explore these substances' potential to replace or to improve on conventional mental health treatments.
predicting the intensity of a psychedelic experience

Study Finds 3 Variables Predicting the Intensity of a Psychedelic Experience

  What variables, if any, can predict the intensity of a psychedelic mystical experience? Perhaps a better question to ask is: why would identifying these variables be useful? Researchers at King’s College London, specifically…
Here's Why California Governor Vetoed Psychedelic DecriminalizationShutterstock

Why the California Governor Vetoed Psychedelic Decriminalization

After passing through the California Assembly and Senate, Governor Gavin Newsom refuses to sign psychedelic decriminalization bill into law.
PSYCHEDELIC MOVIES: HERE ARE 5 TO RENT THAT AREN’T CALLED FANTASTIC FUNGI

5 Psychedelic Documentaries to Rent That Aren’t Fantastic Fungi

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Ready to take a cinematic trip? Explore our curated list of lesser-known, yet mind-expanding psychedelic movies and deepen your journey.
California Governor Signs Bill Enabling Doctors to Prescribe Federally Rescheduled PsychedelicsShutterstock | Amir Aziz

California Governor Signs Bill Enabling Doctors to Prescribe Federally Rescheduled Psychedelics

If and when the federal government reschedules psilocybin, MDMA or other illegal psychedelics—or if they're approved by the FDA for a medical exemption—California doctors are cleared to start prescribing them to patients.
Ayahuasca vs. Psilocybin Mushroom Retreats: The Ultimate Guide

Ayahuasca vs. Psilocybin Mushroom Retreats: The Ultimate Guide

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The safety of both magic mushrooms and ayahuasca has stood the test of time, particularly alongside skilled and professional facilitation. Selecting a psychedelic retreat means honestly considering your personal preferences for the set and setting best suited for you.
Under the guidance of psychiatrist Franz Vollenweider and Zen master Vanja Palmers, a group of first-time psychedelic users received psilocybin on the final day of a 5-day meditation retreat.

Monks on Mushrooms: ‘Descending the Mountain’ Pairs Zen with Psychedelics

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"Descending the Mountain" is one of the best documentaries about psychedelics since "Fantastic Fungi."
Psychedelics Can Relieve Chronic Pain, New Survey Suggests

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.
The Millennium’s Primer Series: Neuroinflammation as a Barrier to the Success of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

The Millennium’s Primer Series: Neuroinflammation as a Barrier to the Success of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

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Initial clinical trials into this exciting frontier have unveiled promising outcomes, showcasing remarkable improvements in clinical results using anti-inflammatory, nanoliposomal products prior to the application of a psychedelic agent.
Michigan Lawmakers Urge Congress to Consider Psychedelics to Treat Veterans

Michigan Lawmakers Urge Congress to Consider Psychedelics to Treat Veterans

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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.