Tag Archive for: psilocybin
New Paper Explores How People Process Emotions on Antidepressants vs. Psilocybin
ResearchWhen specific brain areas important for emotions were examined, escitalopram had a more substantial impact on reducing their activity. These regions of the brain became less active in the escitalopram group after treatment, which may explain why individuals taking escitalopram felt less intense emotions.
Psilocybin May Be More Cost-Effective than Current Treatments for Depression, Major New Study Finds
ResearchPsilocybin-based treatment combined with therapy may provide more cost-effective solution to treating Major Depressive Disorder than methods such as CBT.
New Study Reveals Microdosing Could Make You Feel More Authentic
Education, ResearchA new study shows that microdosing could make you feel more authentic and cause you to have greater satisfaction in your daily life.
Australia Becomes the First Country to Prescribe Psychedelics to Treat Depression and PTSD
Policy, TreatmentAustralia has become the first country to prescribe MDMA to treat PTSD and psilocybin to combat treatment-resistant depression.
We Made a List of the Top 8 Psychedelic Retreats in Mexico
CultureWe have compiled a list of 8 psychedelic retreats in Mexico that offer psilocybin, ayahuasca, 5-MeO-DMT, ibogaine, and more.
Psychedelics and Brain Development: Psychedelics Reopen Critical Period for Social Reward Learning
ResearchThe study titled "Psychedelics reopen the social reward learning critical period" was conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University after they discovered a novel critical period for social reward learning. Critical periods are mechanistically…
World Psychedelics Day Marks 10 Days to the Beginning of Access to Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies in Australia
Culture, TreatmentJune 20th marks World Psychedelic Day, and for Australians it has special significance psychedelic-assisted therapies in Australia this year.
The History of Modern Medicine: A Timeline
CultureFrom various herbal remedies to sexual health medications like Viagra, and psychiatric medications like Escitalopram, how has modern medicine changed over the years?
A Misnomer in Mushrooms: The Jedi Mind Fuck Strain
Beginners, EducationCome discover the world of the enigmatic Jedi Mind Fuck strain. Is it a significantly more potent strain or is it all hearsay?
Canadian Study Uncovers Significant Reductions in Substance Use After Psychedelics
ResearchA Canadian study found significant reductions in substance use after taking psychedelics, including alcohol and cocaine.