New research has found that stressful or unsafe environments, negative expectations and a lack of social support during and after the psychedelic experience were all associated with negative outcomes when taking psychedelics.
Read morePodcast: The Shadow Side of Psychedelics
how the nature of capitalism and returning profits to shareholders affects the concept of set and setting; how easy it is to prescribe ketamine and the puppy mill clinics popping up everywhere; how innovators are racing to the bottom to get ahead; the designer drug epidemic likely leading us to a Prozac Nation 2.0; digital narcissism, Instagram “Shamans,” and the dangers of cults; chemists trying to take the experience out of the drug; the overuse of psychedelics creating super egos; and much more.
Read moreRisks with Psychedelics
The most common forms of extended difficulty were feelings of anxiety and fear, existential struggle, social disconnection, depersonalization and derealization.
For approximately one-third of the participants, problems persisted for over a year, and for a sixth, they endured for more than three years.
It was found that a shorter duration of difficulties was predicted by knowledge of dose, drug type and lower levels of difficulty reported during the psychoactive experience, while a narrower range of difficulties was predicted by taking the drug in a guided setting.
Read morePsychedelics and Potential Adverse Effects
The harms of psychedelics need to be put Into context.
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects.
Read more5-MeO-DMT- Information, Risks and Research
5-MeO-DMT is less commonly known compared to psilocybin and LSD.
But recently it has been gaining more attention as a therapeutic agent. 5-MeO-DMT creates one of the most powerful psychedelic experiences of any substance known.
Can it be used safely and what are the risks?
Read moreQuestions and Concerns on the History of the Bufo Toad
Here’s a great article on the potential benefits and high risks of 5-MeO-DMT from the Bufo toad… Along with the carelessness and unethical behavior of fake guru Octavio Rettig.
Read moreRisks of Psychedelics
This article is a huge warning of the risks of working with an inexperienced guide. Yikes!
Read morePsychedelics: Highs and Lows
Pharmacists and Safe Consumption of Psychedelic Medicines Upon Their FDA Approval
Upon the FDA approval of psychedelic medicine for psychiatric indications—such as MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder or psilocybin for depression—psychiatric pharmacists in particular and all pharmacists generally, will play a pivotal role in the psychedelic medicine market in the US.
Read moreMore on the Guru Syndrome
The key to understanding the guru syndrome is the psychological need of disciples. Although many disciples (at least initially) may have a genuine need for spiritual growth, this is usually combined with a much more unhealthy impulse: a regression to a childlike state of unconditional devotion and irresponsibility.
Read more5-MeO-DMT and Benefit Enhancement Strategies
In a survey, respondents use benefit enhancement strategies that correlate with positive 5-MeO-DMT experiences. This may open the way for further research and emphasis on harm reduction.
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