In Awe: Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and the Mystical Experience
A fresh theoretical framework for understanding the role of awe in Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy.
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Myth Busting: Magic Mushroom Spores Have Little to do with Potency
False. Read on to find out how sporulation impacts the potency of Psilocybe cubensis.
Why Aren’t Psychedelic Drugs Prohibited in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics?
The truth is that scientists don’t know enough about them. And research into any athletic-enhancing capabilities they may have is lacking.
Enzymes Responsible for DMT Synthesis Coexist in Mammalian Brain Cells
Is DMT produced in the brain? The answer remains unclear, but this 2019 study provides striking evidence supporting the neural-DMT synthesis hypothesis.
More Details on the Psilocybin Mushroom Bluing Reaction
Lenz et al. have revised their bluing theory based on the data from their new study.
Why Don’t Magic Mushroom Spores Contain Psilocybin?
No one knows, creating an opportunity for further understanding of single psychedelic compounds in the natural world.
Mouse Study Reveals New Details on Psilocybin’s Rewiring of the Brain
Changes in structural neuroplasticity start within 24 hours, are enduring, and may not be solely dependent on 5-HT2A.
Is Nitrous Oxide a Psychedelic Drug?
Despite its euphoric effects, nitrous oxide is not considered psychedelic.
Keeping Participants Safe in Psychedelic Research
Psychedelic science operates with an abundance of caution.
Active vs. Passive Coping Distinguishes Antidepressants and Psychedelics
5-HT1AR vs. 5-HT2AR signaling and the treatment of depression.