How much does a person’s subjective experience and expectation of a psychedelic trip, as opposed to only the drug’s chemical effects on the brain, influence the drug’s ability to alleviate conditions like depression, addiction, or post-traumatic stress disorder?
Read morePsychedelic Guides
Guides are shouldering the expectations generated by massive hype, but are underpaid, under-celebrated, sometimes exploited, and inexperienced.
Read moreHallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD) and Flashbacks
As enthusiasm around psychedelics and their possible benefits continues to grow, it’s imperative that researchers, user populations, and clinicians look closely at HPPD and other possible hazards.
Read morePsychedelics and Self-Treatment
Positive changes were observed across all 17 outcome items, with the strongest benefits on items related to insight and mood.
Read morePsychedelics and Antidepressants
Drug historian David Herzberg discusses the history of “mind medicines” like Prozac, and parallels between antidepressants and psychedelics.
Read morePsychedelics and Bipolar Disorder
Here’s a look at some research into the risks and potential benefits of psychedelics for bipolar disorder.
Read moreSpiritual Bypassing with Psychedelics
Avoidance is mistaken for healing.
Read morePsychedelics- Safe for Older Adults?
This article assesses the safety of psychedelics for older adults. More research is needed!
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