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After, like, 5 years
Psychedelic mushrooms, with the FDA logo in the corner
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Researchers discovered that psilocybin temporarily increases brain complexity and may reshape neural connections for weeks. Researchers at UC San Francisco and Imperial College London have found that a single dose of psilocybin, the psychedelic compound in magic mushrooms, may cause physical changes in the brain that last for as long as a month after use. [...]
a psychedelic-colored psilocybing mushroom
psilocybin mushrooms against a backdrop of the U.S. Constitution
Trump sits in the Oval Office as he announces his executive order on psychedelics, flanked by people like Joe Rogan and RFK Jr.
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Katherine Mangu-Ward appears skeptical on the left. Nick Gillespie appears worried on the right. And image of a tweet from Mayor Zohran Mamdani appears in the center with the text "Happy Tax Day, New York. We're taxing the rich."
President Donald Trump displays an executive order aimed at facilitating approval of psychedelic therapy
Donald Trump and Joe Rogan in the Oval Office
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to expedite the FDA review process for certain psychedelic drugs, with a particular focus on ibogaine, a compound eyed for treating post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction. Alongside this, the administration announced a $50 million federal investment to advance research into ibogaine’s potential, especially for veterans grappling…
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Category: Psychedelics, Medical Innovations, Body and Mind
Tags: Psychedelic Medicine, Drugs, Brain, Consciousness, Dreams
From our go-to reference for plant medicine news and community comes their new book The DoubleBlind Guide to Psychedelics: A Road Map to Tripping, Microdosing, and Beyond, a definitive resource for the …
For generations, Star Wars fans have been absolutely certain that licking Jabba The Hutt would induce an intense psychedelic experience akin to taking several tabs…
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The psychedelic acted like a switch: it dampened the brain’s response to what the eyes were seeing, while boosting connections with memory areas, letting the brain “fill in” missing visuals from its own memory.
Instead of relying on what was actually in front of the eyes, the brain began inserting fragments from its own internal memory banks. This finding provides an explanation for how…
Israeli-American artist Tomer Peretz transforms trauma into practice through The 8 Project, using art as a structured path toward resilience, routine, and recovery after October 7.
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A new “magic mushroom” compound may deliver psychedelic brain benefits without the trip. Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in “magic mushrooms,” is attracting increasing interest from scientists studying treatments for neuropsychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, and certain neurodegenerative diseases. While research suggests the compound may have…
As psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA gain cultural momentum, millions of Americans are exploring their effects for mental health and self-discovery. Experts say therapists may benefit from developing psychedelic literacy to better support clients navigating evolving treatment landscapes.
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Psychedelics appear to reshape how the brain builds reality by dampening incoming visual signals and boosting internal memory networks. Psychedelic compounds act on the brain by binding to serotonin receptors. Scientists have identified at least 14 different receptors that respond to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Among them, psychedelics most strongly target the 2A receptor. This receptor [...]
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