#psychedelics
#psychedelics

Why tech bros worship psychedelics (and think you should too)

Tech elites are increasingly exploring psychedelics as spiritual tools, reflecting a shift away from organized religion in America.

Cannabis

1 day ago

The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics Kingpin

Akasha pursues jurema preta in Brazil to source DMT for his underground trade, embodying a blend of adventure and psychedelic exploration.

fromThe New Yorker

4 days ago

US politics

Michael Pollan on What Happens When Priests Get High

fromThe New Yorker

4 days ago

This Is Your Priest on Drugs

Religious leaders find transformative spiritual insights through psilocybin use in a study, advocating for psychedelics' legitimacy in enhancing spirituality.

Arts

Why tech bros worship psychedelics (and think you should too)

Tech elites are increasingly exploring psychedelics as spiritual tools, reflecting a shift away from organized religion in America.

Cannabis

1 day ago

The Epic Rise and Fall of a Dark-Web Psychedelics Kingpin

Akasha pursues jurema preta in Brazil to source DMT for his underground trade, embodying a blend of adventure and psychedelic exploration.

fromThe New Yorker

4 days ago

US politics

Michael Pollan on What Happens When Priests Get High

Could psychedelics be fine-tuned to relieve anxiety but skip the 'trip'?

Psychedelics show promise in treating anxiety disorders by targeting specific neural circuits, potentially offering long-lasting relief without sensory disturbances.

fromFuturism

6 days ago

Alternative medicine

Scientists Tweaked LSD's Molecular Structure and Created a Wild New Brain Drug

fromNature

Could psychedelics be fine-tuned to relieve anxiety but skip the 'trip'?

Psychedelics show promise in treating anxiety disorders by targeting specific neural circuits, potentially offering long-lasting relief without sensory disturbances.

fromFuturism

6 days ago

Scientists Tweaked LSD's Molecular Structure and Created a Wild New Brain Drug

Researchers at UC Davis have modified LSD's structure to create a new compound, JRT, which aims to treat schizophrenia without causing hallucinations.

Use of psychedelics is on the rise in Canada. Doctors are starting to look at long-term risks, benefits | CBC News

Psychedelics pose a higher risk of death in users seeking emergency care, compared to the general population.

The Ketamine-Fueled 'Psychedelic Slumber Parties' That Get Tech Execs Back on Track

Consent is vital in administering ketamine therapy, emphasizing individual comfort and readiness.

Why it's hard to study the neuroscience of psychedelics

Researchers are investigating the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for mental health but lack definitive knowledge on how these substances function.

Why Microdosing Is an Effective Placebo and Why It Matters

Microdosing psychedelics likely has no more effect than a placebo, emphasizing belief and intention over pharmacological benefits.

Psychedelics May Reduce Chronic Pain and Related Opioid Use

Psychedelics show promise in treating chronic pain, offering potential alternatives to traditional opioid treatments.

Venture

fromwww.denverpost.com

Colorado issues first psilocybin-related licenses, kicking off psychedelic industry rollout

Colorado is moving towards establishing a legal psilocybin therapy industry with the first licenses issued.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Use of psychedelics is on the rise in Canada. Doctors are starting to look at long-term risks, benefits | CBC News

Psychedelics pose a higher risk of death in users seeking emergency care, compared to the general population.

The Ketamine-Fueled 'Psychedelic Slumber Parties' That Get Tech Execs Back on Track

Consent is vital in administering ketamine therapy, emphasizing individual comfort and readiness.

Why it's hard to study the neuroscience of psychedelics

Researchers are investigating the therapeutic potential of psychedelics for mental health but lack definitive knowledge on how these substances function.

Why Microdosing Is an Effective Placebo and Why It Matters

Microdosing psychedelics likely has no more effect than a placebo, emphasizing belief and intention over pharmacological benefits.

Psychedelics May Reduce Chronic Pain and Related Opioid Use

Psychedelics show promise in treating chronic pain, offering potential alternatives to traditional opioid treatments.

Venture

fromwww.denverpost.com

Colorado issues first psilocybin-related licenses, kicking off psychedelic industry rollout

Colorado is moving towards establishing a legal psilocybin therapy industry with the first licenses issued.

Passing the mic to the 'Acid Queen' - 48 hills

Rosemary Woodruff Leary's life story reveals her profound influence within the American counterculture and her shared legacy with Timothy Leary.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Opinion | How the American Right Learned to Love Psychedelics

The psychedelic movement has shifted from grassroots origins to a collaboration with corporate and political interests.

Books

fromItsnicethat

Take a trip into Brian Blomerth's graphic history of psychedelic experiments

Custom printing enhances the thematic experience of each book, making them visually representative of their subjects.

fromNature

My fight to unlock cannabis and psychedelic drugs for use in medical research

Sue Sisley's journey reflects a significant shift in the perception of cannabis for treating PTSD in veterans.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

York Region police seize $3.5M in psychedelics from illegal magic mushroom store FunGuyz | CBC News

York police charged 15 individuals and seized over $3.5 million in psychedelics from FunGuyz, highlighting a significant illegal drug operation in Ontario.

fromBig Think

How the brain creates heaven: The philosophy of psychedelics with Susan Blackmore

Susan Blackmore explores consciousness and cognitive experiences, emphasizing the value of investigating extraordinary states rather than debunking them.

philosophy

fromAeon

For an Amazonian female shaman, ayahuasca ceremonies are a rite and a business | Aeon Videos

Ayahuasca ceremonies are evolving into a business for some Shipibo, blending traditional practices with tourism.

fromMiami Herald

Take a trip to fight climate change? Group meets in Miami to tout psychedelic solutions

Psychedelics may inspire environmental consciousness and collective action against climate change, according to the Psychedelics for Climate Action (PSYCA) initiative.

SF politics

fromKqed

Lawsuit Accuses San Diego-Based Soap Company Of Fostering Drug Culture | KQED

Dr. Bronner's faces a wrongful death lawsuit alleging a dangerous culture of drug use, contrasting its reputation for progressive values.

fromMail Online