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Rules for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Australia
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has released its guidelines for psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT) in Australia, which is set to become legal as of July 1, albeit only under r...
Every Disclosed Conflict of Interest at Psychedelic Science 2023
All the financial conflict disclosures from Psychedelics Science 2023 speakers, in one handy list. The post Every Disclosed Conflict of Interest at Psychedelic Science 2023 appeared first on Psymposia.
Brain receptor patterns separate sensory and cognitive networks
Receptor patterns define key organizational principles in the brain, scientists have discovered.
Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground: Interview with Rachel Harris
Rachel Harris, PhD, is the author of Swimming in the Sacred: Wisdom from the Psychedelic Underground and Listening to Ayahuasca. A psychologist who has been in private practice for 40 […] The post Wisdom from the Psyc...
No One Turns to Science for Comfort
But maybe that's changing
Psychedelic drugs reopen 'critical periods' for social learning
Neuroscientists have long searched for ways to reopen 'critical periods' in the brain, when mammals are more sensitive to signals from their surroundings that can influence periods of brain development. Now, researche...
Psychedelic Science 2023 Contract Muzzles Speakers: Two Clauses Dictate What Presenters Can and Can’t Say
In order to present at Psychedelic Science 2023, speakers must agree to two out-of-the-ordinary requests about content exclusivity and MAPS’ reputation. The post Psychedelic Science 2023 Contract Muzzles Speakers: Two...
Church of Psilomethoxin, Part 4: The Church That Cried Capitalism
The Church of Psilomethoxin claims it’s the victim of “psychedelic capitalism,” but almost everything it claims is wrong. The post Church of Psilomethoxin, Part 4: The Church That Cried Capitalism appeared first on Ps...
Pathologizing Emergent Experiences + What Helps Integration
Western culture needs to change its attitude
Philosophy and Psychedelics: The Big Questions
In this post, I’ll lay out some of the big philosophical questions that psychedelics raise. I might even hint at some possible solutions. But be warned, these are not things that are easy to settle. If you are looki...
Is there a common path to the psychedelic experience?
A study takes a closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences caused by nitrous oxide, ketamine and LSD.
Cannabinoids give worms the munchies, too
Marijuana (cannabis) is well known for giving people the 'munchies.' Not only does it make people want to eat more, but it also makes them crave the tastiest, most high-calorie foods. Now a new study shows that well-s...