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Veterans Affairs announces new MDMA clinical trial; Psilocybin’s antidepressant effects are both rapid and long-lasting
Plus: Psychedelic trips leave traces in speech through vocal “jitter” and “shimmer;" Scientists pair intravenous ketamine with drug targeting opioid receptors to enhance antidepressant effects
What Do Psychedelics Want From Us?
Welcome to the Psychedelic Blog. I write about the impact of Psychedelics on Grieving, Relationships, Culture & Death.
Dads Are Tripping and It’s Making Them Better Fathers
Here's what can happen when dads stop performing and start feeling. [...] Read More... The post Dads Are Tripping and It’s Making Them Better Fathers appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Medical Psilocybin Act
New York lawmakers are officially considering the “Medical Psilocybin Act,” legislation that would create legal access to psilocybin therapy for conditions like PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, substance use diso...
Is New York About to Become a Medical Psilocybin Pioneer?
The bill just needs to reach the floor...and the clock is ticking. [...] Read More... The post Is New York About to Become a Medical Psilocybin Pioneer? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Are Some Drugs Really More Criminal or Just More Policed?
PLUS stories about psychedelic assisted therapy for journalists, psychedelic dioramas, and a 5-MeO-DMT workshop you don't want to miss. [...] Read More... The post Are Some Drugs Really More Criminal or Just More Poli...
The Fragmented Self: On Psychedelics, Trauma, and Alienation
The self was never as unified as we assume, and psychedelics – by dissolving its boundaries – can fragment it further across psychological, social, and economic lines. The post The Fragmented Self: On Psychedelics, Tr...
What I Noticed Traveling Through Psychedelic Culture
This week’s Sunday Insider: some patterns in Psychedelic culture are becoming impossible to ignore.
At the Federal Psychedelic Medicine Summit, the Mood Was Urgent, Practical, and Increasingly Coordinated
At the Federal Summit on Psychedelic Medicine, policymakers, researchers, clinicians, and veterans advocates spent a day working through the real implementation challenges facing the field from REMS and rescheduling t...
Researchers ask probing questions about methylone study, and the complications of psychedelics access under the Right To Try Act
Plus: Maine ayahuasca church sues federal government, and more states pass ibogaine bills
7 Lessons From 7 Years With Psychedelics
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We Are Done With Shamans Behaving Badly
Abuse in psychedelic ceremonies is more common than the community admits. Here's what it looks like and how to protect yourself. [...] Read More... The post We Are Done With Shamans Behaving Badly appeared first on Do...
Music Selection in Psychedelic Sessions: The Dynamics of Choosing What’s Played
Music profoundly shapes psychedelic experiences, and thoughtful playlist curation – considering setting, emotional intent, familiarity, and the journey’s stages – is key to a safe and meaningful session. The post Musi...
Psychedelics vs Antidepressants: What a New Meta-Analysis Really Shows
The headline is hard to miss: “Psychedelics may be no better than antidepressants for depression,” as reported by New Scientist (Busby, 2026). For those following psychedelic research with hope (and for the field itse...
What Happens When You Feel Like Jesus After Taking Psychedelics?
Experts explain why some psychedelic trips end in claims of divinity — and when it becomes a problem. [...] Read More... The post What Happens When You Feel Like Jesus After Taking Psychedelics? appeared first on Doub...