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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...
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...
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...
Sleight-of-hand magic trick only fools monkeys with opposable thumbs
An illusion involving a hidden thumb confounds capuchin and squirrel monkeys for the same reason it does humans -- it misdirects expected outcomes of actions they can carry out. However, marmosets have five equidistan...
Advanced brain imaging study hints at how DMT psychedelic alters perception of reality
Scientists have gleaned new insights into how psychedelics alter conscious experience via their action on brain activity.
Choose Ketamine Complete Capital Raise to Expand Technology Platform
In a major milestone for mental health care, Austin-based Choose Your Horizon Inc., also known as Choose Ketamine, has announced the completion of its seed financing round. Led by Manifestations Capital in collaborati...
Putting the Pieces Together: Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Psychedelic Healing
Internal Family Systems therapy is a respectful and non-pathologizing style of psychotherapy that offers a unique way of navigating our inner landscapes. By recognizing that we all have different parts or sub-personal...
How To Talk About Psychedelic Experiences In Your Blogs
Writing about psychedelic experiences is no small feat: psychedelic substances are often powerful and can produce incredible, life-altering insights. This guide will provide tips and advice to those seeking to blog ...