Psilocybin

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. Classic psychedelics might kill pain with even greater vigor over time. Scientists posit this theory based on nerve pain research showing that serotonin-targeted drugs increasingly relieve discomfort...

In an era where self-sufficiency and the quest for natural well-being are more pertinent than ever, cultivating medicinal, therapeutic, hallucinogenic, or psychedelic mushrooms (containing psilocybin or other substances) has emerged as a valuable and enriching skill. It's more than an...

In the realm of contemporary science and healthcare, there exists an increasingly fervent excitement centered around an unassuming fungus that has captivated the imagination of researchers, clinicians, and the curious alike. Psilocybin, the mystical compound found in magic mushrooms, has emerged...

DEA Psilocybin Rescheduling Denial Overruled By Federal Appeals Court The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a psilocybin rescheduling lawsuit. Washington State physician Dr. Sunil Aggarwal filed the petition to secure psilocybin...

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled against the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in a psilocybin rescheduling lawsuit. Washington State physician Dr. Sunil Aggarwal filed the petition to secure psilocybin access for terminally ill cancer patients. Aggarwal, who has been...

Recent advancements in understanding mental health and the brain have allowed us to identify possible commonalities between different mental health conditions. One of the shared experiences among patients with conditions like treatment-resistant depression (TRD), bipolar II disorder and PTSD is the...

In a groundbreaking move, Portland, Maine unanimously advances a resolution aimed at decriminalizing select psychedelic plants and fungi. Backed by Decriminalize Maine, this move has the potential to reshape drug policies within the city, according to Marijuana Moment. See Also: PsychMD...

This article was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission. Psychedelic culture has a long and rich history. It has influenced music, art, and spirituality in profound ways. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest in psychedelics, and there is a growing...

This article was originally published on Microdose and appears here with permission. With MAPS moving its historic Phase 3 MDMA trial towards FDA approval, the movement toward psychedelic legalization is gaining increasing momentum. The forthcoming FDA approval of MDMA will be a milestone...

It’s still cannabis earnings season, but we’re also turning to look at some of the news from the psychedelics industry. This Trade To Black Podcast, Shadd Dales, Anthony Varrell, and Benjamin A. Smith take a more granular look at Cresco Labs, Columbia Care, and the news about COMPASS...

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. A new study published in PLOS One has presented results comparing the transformative effects on individuals' beliefs about death resulting from both near-death experiences and psychedelic trips....

The list of American superstar musicians coming out on their psychedelics keeps mounting. Following Wiz Khalifa’s MLB opening pitch on magic mushrooms, the twice Grammy award-winner Kid Cudi told Evening Standard’s Joe Bromley about life after rehab, his relationship with psychedelics...

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission.  New study reveals distinct effects of escitalopram (Lexapro) and psilocybin on brain responses to emotions, highlighting the unique approaches of these treatments in addressing depression....

This article was originally published on Cannabis.net and appears here with permission. An important step has been taken toward the acceptance and legitimacy of psychedelic therapies with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) release of a ground-breaking draft guidance addressing the special...

Original story by Natalia Kesselman on El Planteo. Renowned rapper and fervent cannabis advocate Wiz Khalifa took center stage this week by throwing out the first pitch at a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game. However, it did not take long for controversy to break out.  In a couple of pre-game...