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What Happens to Your Brain on Psilocybin?
You may have heard about the mental health benefits of psilocybin, but have you ever wondered how this substance actually affects the brain? The neuroscience and pharmacokinetics behind psilocybin and other psychedelics can get very complicated, but we’ve made it easy...
Meet The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies
You may have heard about psychedelic studies in the news recently, but did you know there is an association dedicated to researching psychedelics that has been around for over 35 years? The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a leading...
Universities Researching Psychedelics in The U.S.
Psychedelics are being studied at some of the most prestigious universities in the United States. Why? Many researchers are saying these substances have the potential to revolutionize psychiatry and mental health care. Research on psychedelics in the U.S. has shown...
How Psychedelics Are Becoming Approved Medicines
The path leading up to psychedelics becoming approved medicines is quite long. At the times when psychedelic substances like psilocybin, mescaline, and MDMA were made illegal, those laws were intended to stop the recreational use of psychedelics in the United States....
What’s the Difference Between DMT and 5 MeO DMT?
You may have heard of DMT in the news recently. That’s because this potent psychedelic has shown promising results in early clinical trials for a variety of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, and addiction. Even four-time MVP quarterback, Aaron...
Where Do Psychedelics Come From?
Do you ever wonder where psychedelics come from? In recent years, there's been an increase in interest in psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. This is thanks to advancing research and personal testimonies from women and men who've benefited from them. Like most...
What is MDMA?
The therapeutic potential of MDMA continues to garner respect among medical professionals as research on MDMA-assisted therapy continues. Having already been designated as a breakthrough therapy by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the United States may see MDMA...
Psychedelics and PTSD: Can They Help?
Many people believe psychedelics can cause mental health conditions like PTSD. These substances are often still associated with illegal drug use and the counter-culture of the 60s, but psychedelic substances are gaining attention for their therapeutic benefits. A...
Colorado Legalized Psilocybin Mushrooms: Now What?
Last week, Colorado passed a proposition that legalizes psilocybin mushrooms and the natural compounds they produce, called psilocybin and psilocin. This makes Colorado the 2nd state to legalize psychedelic therapy. The new law will allow for the use of psilocybin at...
The Importance of Nurse Practitioners in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
This week is National Nurse Practitioners Week. What better way to kick off the celebration than by discussing the integral role nurse practitioners (NPs) will play in the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy? Nurse practitioners are a vital part of modern...