Bicycle Day & It's Psychedelic Significance
Posted: 4/4/2024Hofmann first synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in 1938, and then ingested it deliberately for the first time five years later in 1943. Find out why this experience became known as “bicycle day”.
From Psychiatric Clinics to Magical Centre: LSD in the Netherlands
Posted: 4/3/2024In this article, Stephen Snelders explores a watershed in the diffusion of LSD in the Netherlands that took place in the 1960s. The post From Psychiatric Clinics to Magical Centre: LSD in the Netherlands appeared first on Chacruna.
No Mind Vol. 1 by Supernaut–Album Review
Posted: 4/3/2024No Mind Vol. 1 by Santa Cruz up-and-comers Supernaut is a heavy instrumental romp that emulates a psychedelic journey. The post No Mind Vol. 1 by Supernaut–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Magic mushrooms: A new frontier in diabetes treatment?
Posted: 4/2/2024Researchers recently explored the potential of psilocybin, a compound from magic mushrooms, to combat diabetes. The findings suggest that psilocybin might protect pancreatic β-cells from damage.
How Psychedelics Can Guide the Transformative Journey of Polyamory
Posted: 4/2/2024Using a mixture of personal reflection, clinical observations, and interviews, Justin Natoli argues that psychedelics can help individuals interested in or practicing polyamory transcend labels and embrace the full complexity and potential of their relationships. The post How Psychedelics Can Guide the Transformative Journey of Polyamory appeared first on Chacruna.
A Brief History of the Huautla Mushroom—and Why it Matters
Posted: 4/2/2024This mushroom is named after the town María Sabina lived in—but we shouldn't forget it's history. [...] Read More... The post A Brief History of the Huautla Mushroom—and Why it Matters appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars by The Church–Album Review
Posted: 3/31/2024Australia’s The Church just dropped their latest album Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars, a companion piece to last year’s top-notch The Hypnogogue. The post Eros Zeta and the Perfumed Guitars by The Church–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Blue Lotus Guide: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Ritual
Posted: 3/29/2024Discover the secrets of the Blue Lotus flower—its history, uses, and benefits. Incorporate its essence into your life for wellness and ritual.
The Psych Ward–The Gay Parade
Posted: 3/29/2024Of Montreal’s The Gay Parade is a neo-psychedelic pop masterpiece that established the band (namely Kevin Barnes) as an act of rare talent. The post The Psych Ward–The Gay Parade appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Psilocybin therapy alters prefrontal and limbic brain circuitry in alcohol use disorder
Posted: 3/27/2024The study published in Scientific Reports sheds light on the ways psilocybin-assisted therapy alters brain function in individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD). These findings offer valuable understanding into the potential mechanisms underpinning the effectiveness of this therapy and may open up new paths for treatment. The post Psilocybin therapy alters prefrontal and limbic brain circuitry in alcohol use disorder appeared first on Psychedelic Integration.
Are Magic Mushrooms Legal in Your State?
Posted: 3/27/2024Are magic mushrooms legal in your state? Learn about the current laws, decriminalization efforts, and potential uses.
Psychedelics help humanity evolve… Here’s how
Posted: 3/27/2024Psychedelics have far-reaching potential beyond mental health. They may enhance color perception, aid sexual trauma survivors, alleviate chronic pain, and even help with Alzheimer’s and phantom limb pain. Research also explores their potential for women’s health issues. The future looks promising for psychedelic therapy in diverse areas beyond common mental health disorders. The post Psychedelics help humanity evolve… Here’s how appeared first on Psychedelic Integration.
“Video Is as Powerful as LSD”: Electronics and Psychedelics as Technologies of Consciousness
Posted: 3/27/2024The histories of electronics and psychedelics are intertwined as Peter Sachs Collopy shows in this article about LSD and video in the mid-twentieth century. Collopy shows that both technologies were understood by their users as tools for exploring and altering consciousness. The post “Video Is as Powerful as LSD”: Electronics and Psychedelics as Technologies of Consciousness appeared first on Chacruna.
Back into the Dream by Elephant Stone–Album Review
Posted: 3/27/2024Back into the Dream, the latest release by Elephant Stone. is a dreamy psychedelic offering that invites the listener on an inner voyage. The post Back into the Dream by Elephant Stone–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Gymnopilus junonius: A Quick Guide To Big Laughing Gym
Posted: 3/27/2024Reports say this mushroom is psychedelic—but the hunt for psilocybin remains illusive. Author Dr. K Mandrake searches for the truth about Big Laughing Gym. [...] Read More... The post Gymnopilus junonius: A Quick Guide To Big Laughing Gym appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
How Long Does MDMA Stay In Your System?
Posted: 3/26/2024How long does MDMA stay in your system and are there long-lasting effects on the body? Learn more now.
Kanna. Yes, it’s like natural MDMA
Posted: 3/26/2024Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News Kanna, or sceletium tortuosum as it’s scientifically known, isn’t a newcomer on the scene. It’s been a staple in South African culture for centuries. Traditionally, South Africans have chewed, smoked, snuffed, or brewed the succulent’s flowers into tea. Interestingly, as James Giordano, a professor at Georgetown University Medical Center, pointed out, some Europeans have even […] The post Kanna. Yes, it’s like natural MDMA appeared first on Sociedelic.
Artist Spotlight: Harry Pack
Posted: 3/25/2024Harry Pack is a British multi-media artist whose surreal depictions of alternate dimensions aim to engage and activate the unconscious mind of the viewer. The post Artist Spotlight: Harry Pack appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Most Common Places To Find Magic Mushrooms
Posted: 3/22/2024Learn where the most frequent locations to uncover these hard-to-find gems. It's actually simpler than you might imagine.
Do Shrooms Show Up on a Drug Test?
Posted: 3/22/2024Explore how shrooms interact with drug tests, detection methods, and mitigation strategies as we discover: do shrooms show up on a drug test?
The Psych Ward–Black Foliage: Animation Music Volume One by Olivia Tremor Control
Posted: 3/22/2024Olivia Tremor Control celebrates the release of their seminal psychedelic pop album Black Foliage: Animation Music Volume One today on its 25th birthday! The post The Psych Ward–Black Foliage: Animation Music Volume One by Olivia Tremor Control appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Indigenous Psilocybin Practices Around the World
Posted: 3/21/2024Uncover the hidden history of Indigenous psilocybin mushroom use, from ancient practices to global traditions, in this captivating exploration.
Participation in an Indigenous Amazonian-led Ayahuasca Retreat Associated with Increases in Nature Relatedness – A Pilot Study
Posted: 3/21/2024A new study suggests that participation in Indigenous-led ayahuasca retreats is associated with increased nature-relatedness. Ayahuasca has, in the past, been implicated in eliciting shifts in people’s relationships, perspectives and sensitivity towards nature, potentially catalysing pro-environmental awareness. The post Participation in an Indigenous Amazonian-led Ayahuasca Retreat Associated with Increases in Nature Relatedness – A Pilot Study appeared first on Chacruna.
Beatitude, Dread, and Mother-Blaming: LSD and the Origins of Clinical Theology, from India to England and Canada
Posted: 3/20/2024Andrew Jones explores the connection between LSD and the origins of clinical theology illuminating the striking gendered connection to mother-blaming. Jones shows how psychedelic experiences were navigated in a Christian theological context through the examination of a particular international collaboration that took place in the mid-1900s between a Canadian and a Brit. The post Beatitude, Dread, and Mother-Blaming: LSD and the Origins of Clinical Theology, from India to England and Canada appeared first on Chacruna.
Meet Muscimol, the Compound Behind the Unique Amanita Mushroom Trip
Posted: 3/20/2024An exploration of the world’s most misunderstood mushroom. Read More... The post Meet Muscimol, the Compound Behind the Unique Amanita Mushroom Trip appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
How Long Does LSD Stay In Your System?
Posted: 3/19/2024Do you know how long LSD stays in your system and what its effects are? Read to find out!
Psilocybin, Neuroplasticity, and the Path to Healing
Posted: 3/19/2024Neuroplasticity underlies various cognitive processes, including learning and memory, and plays a crucial role in recovery from brain injury, as well as in the formation of habits and behaviors. The post Psilocybin, Neuroplasticity, and the Path to Healing appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.