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Can Psychedelics Lead You to Believe in God?

Psychedelics, termed 'entheogens', can facilitate deep spiritual experiences but often reduce belief in traditional monotheistic religions.

Aaron Rodgers' 'Enigma' docuseries explores quarterback's past, present and future

Aaron Rodgers' docuseries reveals his journey through fame, spirituality, and personal challenges including ayahuasca experiences and estrangement from family.

Mourning the End of "Evil," a Show Like Nothing Else on Television

The series 'Evil' explores complex themes of faith, spirituality, and the human experience through a unique mix of genres and character dynamics.

Can Psychedelics Lead You to Believe in God?

Psychedelics, termed 'entheogens', can facilitate deep spiritual experiences but often reduce belief in traditional monotheistic religions.

Aaron Rodgers' 'Enigma' docuseries explores quarterback's past, present and future

Aaron Rodgers' docuseries reveals his journey through fame, spirituality, and personal challenges including ayahuasca experiences and estrangement from family.

Mourning the End of "Evil," a Show Like Nothing Else on Television

The series 'Evil' explores complex themes of faith, spirituality, and the human experience through a unique mix of genres and character dynamics.
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#mental-health

Seeking Relief From Brain Injury, Some Veterans Turn to Psychedelics

Veterans are using psychedelics as a last resort for relief from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

Skin of the Toad: The Next Treatment for Depression?

Psychoactive chemicals from Colorado River toads show potential in treating stress and trauma-related issues, with benefits lasting months after a single treatment.

At work, I was a machine, more productive': Why do people take drugs in the office?

Elon Musk emphasizes that effective execution for investors outweighs concerns over his ketamine use, which he claims does not hinder his productivity.

Beyond the High: Exploring Psychedelics as Therapeutic Tools

Psychedelics are increasingly recognized in the medical field for treating mental health issues through neuroplasticity and new therapeutic approaches.

What is psilocybin used for in mental health?

Psilocybin and its effects on brain connectivity offer potential mental health benefits, particularly in treating depression and enhancing psychotherapy outcomes.

Psychedelics Have a Shaky-Science Problem

Vulnerable patients deserve stronger evidence before using powerful hallucinogens despite the hype surrounding their therapeutic potential.

Seeking Relief From Brain Injury, Some Veterans Turn to Psychedelics

Veterans are using psychedelics as a last resort for relief from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

Skin of the Toad: The Next Treatment for Depression?

Psychoactive chemicals from Colorado River toads show potential in treating stress and trauma-related issues, with benefits lasting months after a single treatment.

At work, I was a machine, more productive': Why do people take drugs in the office?

Elon Musk emphasizes that effective execution for investors outweighs concerns over his ketamine use, which he claims does not hinder his productivity.

Beyond the High: Exploring Psychedelics as Therapeutic Tools

Psychedelics are increasingly recognized in the medical field for treating mental health issues through neuroplasticity and new therapeutic approaches.

What is psilocybin used for in mental health?

Psilocybin and its effects on brain connectivity offer potential mental health benefits, particularly in treating depression and enhancing psychotherapy outcomes.

Psychedelics Have a Shaky-Science Problem

Vulnerable patients deserve stronger evidence before using powerful hallucinogens despite the hype surrounding their therapeutic potential.
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#personal-growth

Can Psychedelics Help CEOs Boost Their Leadership Skills?

Executives are increasingly turning to psychedelic retreats for personal and professional transformation.

I struggled to feel like I could be a good mom and businesswoman. My ayahuasca trip changed everything.

Motherhood doesn't have to mean suffering and sacrifice; it can coexist with personal and professional ambitions.

Can Psychedelics Help CEOs Boost Their Leadership Skills?

Executives are increasingly turning to psychedelic retreats for personal and professional transformation.

I struggled to feel like I could be a good mom and businesswoman. My ayahuasca trip changed everything.

Motherhood doesn't have to mean suffering and sacrifice; it can coexist with personal and professional ambitions.
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Ready to Try Chocolate Shroom Bars? Here Are the Best Mushroom Chocolate Brands

The article explores the growing popularity of magic mushrooms through a ranking of the best chocolate shroom bars on the market.

Voters Reject Efforts to Loosen Drug Laws in Several States

Voters are increasingly divided on drug legalization, with some initiatives failing despite significant public support.

MAGA Is Tripping

Trump's 2024 campaign has aligned diverse political groups around the acceptance and use of psychedelics.

Why traditional plant knowledge is not a quick fix

Ethnobotany is essential for understanding plant knowledge and its relevance in promoting reproductive health, particularly during crises like COVID-19.

What to read: 8 books to better understand the MCAS ballot question

Reading specific books can help Massachusetts residents make informed decisions on upcoming ballot questions.

Review: Nobel laureate's bloody and moody fairy tale will blow your mind

Readers should approach "The Empusium" with an open mind to fully appreciate its themes of transformation and the nuances of human experience.

LSD: The bike ride that changed the course of cultural history

The Pont-Saint-Esprit incident of 1951 highlights the severe impact of ergot alkaloid ingestion on consciousness and mental state.

Sweetness wins despite disparate nature of My Old Ass'

The film 'My Old Ass' explores a unique coming-of-age narrative through time travel and psychedelic experiences, though it faces challenges in visual cohesion.
#neuroscience

Researchers Gave LSD and Humans To Dogs - And Something Magical Happened

Humans and dogs exhibit inter-brain activity coupling, confirming a deep neurological connection during social interactions.

Psychedelic Drugs May Give a Glimpse Into Near-Death Experiences

Psychedelic experiences share significant overlap with near-death experiences, suggesting psychedelics might mimic aspects of such profound states.

Researchers Gave LSD and Humans To Dogs - And Something Magical Happened

Humans and dogs exhibit inter-brain activity coupling, confirming a deep neurological connection during social interactions.

Psychedelic Drugs May Give a Glimpse Into Near-Death Experiences

Psychedelic experiences share significant overlap with near-death experiences, suggesting psychedelics might mimic aspects of such profound states.
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Trump Among the Zoomers

Trump is strategically embracing cannabis legalization to attract a younger voter base for his 2024 campaign.
#mdma

FDA's review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns

MDMA for PTSD therapy efficacy is under FDA review due to flawed trials and safety concerns, marking a potential shift in federal policy.

MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication

FDA considering MDMA for PTSD treatment. MDMA could be first illegal psychedelic to gain medical approval, paving way for other psychedelics. Challenges in studying and assessing psychedelic drugs.

How Selling Out' helped psychedelic MDMA

MDMA combined with therapy may become a legal part of modern medicine, marked by FDA advisory committee review after years of study and transformation.

FDA advisors express skepticism as they debate MDMA therapy for PTSD

MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD may soon be considered safe and effective, potentially entering mainstream healthcare.

FDA declines to approve MDMA capsule by San Jose's Lykos Therapeutics

FDA declines approval of MDMA for PTSD therapy, signaling cautious approach to psychedelics in medicine.

The FDA Didn't Approve MDMA. Is the Medical System Ready for Any Psychedelic?

FDA rejected MDMA for PTSD therapy due to insufficient data, raising doubts about psychedelics' future in U.S. medical system.

FDA's review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns

MDMA for PTSD therapy efficacy is under FDA review due to flawed trials and safety concerns, marking a potential shift in federal policy.

MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication

FDA considering MDMA for PTSD treatment. MDMA could be first illegal psychedelic to gain medical approval, paving way for other psychedelics. Challenges in studying and assessing psychedelic drugs.

How Selling Out' helped psychedelic MDMA

MDMA combined with therapy may become a legal part of modern medicine, marked by FDA advisory committee review after years of study and transformation.

FDA advisors express skepticism as they debate MDMA therapy for PTSD

MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD may soon be considered safe and effective, potentially entering mainstream healthcare.

FDA declines to approve MDMA capsule by San Jose's Lykos Therapeutics

FDA declines approval of MDMA for PTSD therapy, signaling cautious approach to psychedelics in medicine.

The FDA Didn't Approve MDMA. Is the Medical System Ready for Any Psychedelic?

FDA rejected MDMA for PTSD therapy due to insufficient data, raising doubts about psychedelics' future in U.S. medical system.
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FDA Rejects the Psychedelic MDMA as a PTSD Treatment

FDA declined approval of MDMA for PTSD therapy, citing data limitations and requesting more studies.

Can psychedelics treat depression? Maybe, and you might not even have to take a trip

Dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough medications known for recreational use, is being repurposed as part of a legally approved antidepressant treatment by Axsome Therapeutics.
#research

The Promise - And Perils - Of 5-MeO-DMT

5-MeO-DMT is being studied for mental health disorders amid conservation concerns about its source.

How to untangle ethics of psychedelics for therapeutic care - Harvard Gazette

There's a growing paradox in utilizing psychedelics for treatment, with a need to focus on patient experience over substance study.

The Promise - And Perils - Of 5-MeO-DMT

5-MeO-DMT is being studied for mental health disorders amid conservation concerns about its source.

How to untangle ethics of psychedelics for therapeutic care - Harvard Gazette

There's a growing paradox in utilizing psychedelics for treatment, with a need to focus on patient experience over substance study.
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#margaret-mead

How Margaret Mead's research into utopias helped usher in the psychedelic era

Margaret Mead and her husband Gregory Bateson saw science as a tool for fixing the world and healing society.
Mead's interest in psychedelics began when she noticed peyote use among the Omaha Reservation people and saw it as a way to cope with technological changes.

7 Books SciAm Recommends So Far in 2024

A unique dive into the history of psychedelic science through the book Tripping on Utopia by Benjamin Breen.
The book explores the connection between drug research, scientific inquiry, and the pursuit of expanding consciousness.

How Margaret Mead's research into utopias helped usher in the psychedelic era

Margaret Mead and her husband Gregory Bateson saw science as a tool for fixing the world and healing society.
Mead's interest in psychedelics began when she noticed peyote use among the Omaha Reservation people and saw it as a way to cope with technological changes.

7 Books SciAm Recommends So Far in 2024

A unique dive into the history of psychedelic science through the book Tripping on Utopia by Benjamin Breen.
The book explores the connection between drug research, scientific inquiry, and the pursuit of expanding consciousness.
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Psychedelic drugs can improve your sex life, study finds

People report improvements in sexual function up to six months after a psychedelic experience.
Psychedelics could have potential implications for conditions that affect sexual health.

Law Enforcement Data Indicate Growing Psilocybin Use

Increase in law enforcement seizures of magic mushrooms
Growing use and public acceptance of psychedelics

A California panel is holding up studies on psychedelics. Some researchers want it gone

Researchers at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica are unable to enroll patients in clinical trials due to a hold placed on their studies by a government panel.
The Research Advisory Panel of California, established over 50 years ago, has the power to reject poorly conceived studies and monitor ongoing research involving restricted drugs and addiction treatment.

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Psychedelics in mainstream medicine

What Makes a Psychedelic Experience? Not Always a Drug, It Turns Out

The debate on psychedelic experiences centers around whether they stem from the placebo effect or are chemically transformative.

I was struggling with sex in my first queer relationship. Then we started taking mushrooms

Sex on mushrooms can enhance sensitivity, intimacy, and relaxation in queer relationships.

F.D.A. Warns Against Microdosing' Mushroom Chocolate Bars

Consumers fell ill after eating Diamond Shruumz microdosing chocolate bars, leading to seizures, ventilator assistance, and abnormal health conditions.
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