Psychedelics and Attachment: Fundamentals, Implications, and New Frontiers
Posted: 5/16/2025Join us for this dialogue that delves into the exciting intersections between psychedelics and attachment theory. The post Psychedelics and Attachment: Fundamentals, Implications, and New Frontiers appeared first on Chacruna.
Psychedelics May Shift Brain Power to the Right Hemisphere
Posted: 5/16/2025A new theory suggests that psychedelics promote empathy, insight, and psychological flexibility by making the brain’s right hemisphere temporarily dominant over the left. Known as HEALS—Hemispheric Annealing and Lateralization Under Psychedelics—this model proposes that psychedelics disrupt the typical hierarchy between hemispheres, releasing the more holistic, emotionally intelligent right side from left-brain control.
Choosing Your Guide
Posted: 5/15/2025Choosing the right 5-MeO-DMT facilitator is critical for a safe and transformative journey. This article explores why trauma-informed care, proper training, and ethical guidance are essential when navigating this powerful psychedelic experience. The post Choosing Your Guide appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders Release New Album Synchronous Orbit
Posted: 5/12/2025Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders return with Synchronous Orbit, a genre-blurring psych journey blending studio precision and live improvisation. Featuring contributions from Kate Wright and Isaiah Collier, the album offers a rich, cosmic trip across time and space. The post Jeffrey Alexander + The Heavy Lidders Release New Album Synchronous Orbit appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
A single dose of psilocybin might help reduce symptoms in treatment-resistant depression
Posted: 5/12/2025A new open-label study suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, combined with psychological support, may reduce symptoms in people with severe treatment-resistant depression. Improvements were sustained for up to 12 weeks, although effects were weaker in those with PTSD.
Psilocybin use has surged in the United States since 2019
Posted: 5/10/2025Psilocybin use has surged across the U.S. in recent years, with the biggest increases seen among adults with depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
Vinyl Relics: Underground by The Electric Prunes
Posted: 5/10/2025Discover the story behind Underground by The Electric Prunes—from a chance garage jam that led to a major record deal to the creation of a cult-classic psychedelic rock album. The post Vinyl Relics: Underground by The Electric Prunes appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Rethinking Power, Plants, and the Future of Psychedelic Culture
Posted: 5/9/2025In Bia Labate's opening remarks for Psychedelic Culture 2025, she highlighted how the conference centers dialogue on equity, Indigenous rights, cultural preservation, and ethical use of sacred plants. The conference program challenged medicalization, commodification, and exclusion, calling for inclusive, reciprocal frameworks. Chacruna continues to advocate for decolonization, community-based practices, and a collective psychedelic future grounded in justice, accountability, and environmental and social integrity. The post Rethinking Power, Plants, and the Future of Psychedelic Culture appeared first on Chacruna.
A dose of psilocybin stirred the brain of a barely conscious woman
Posted: 5/7/2025In a groundbreaking case report, scientists administered psilocybin to a woman in a minimally conscious state and observed increased brain complexity and new spontaneous behavior—offering a glimpse into how psychedelics might influence consciousness in severe brain injury patients.
Psychedelics Rewire Brain-Immune Circuits
Posted: 5/7/2025New research reveals that psychedelics like psilocybin do more than alter brain activity — they reshape how the brain and immune system communicate. Scientists identified a pathway where chronic stress disrupts amygdala signaling, triggering immune responses that increase fear and anxiety.
Acid Lore: Mickey Mouse LSD
Posted: 5/6/2025The Mickey Mouse LSD myth warned parents of acid-laced tattoos given to kids—an urban legend born in the 1980s that combined drug panic, misinformation, and cartoon imagery. The post Acid Lore: Mickey Mouse LSD appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Psychedelic Press: Navigating Censorship, Ethics, and the Market
Posted: 5/6/2025Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 from 12:00-1:30pm PT Register for this event here. Deborah Parrish Snyder, co-owner, publisher of Synergetic Press (www.synergeticpress.com), has published over 40 books in global ecology, regenerative ag, […] The post The Psychedelic Press: Navigating Censorship, Ethics, and the Market appeared first on Chacruna.
Psychotropic Cinema: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Posted: 5/3/2025Terry Gilliam’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas captures Hunter S. Thompson’s psychedelic chaos and sharp critique of the American Dream in a wild, unforgettable ride. The post Psychotropic Cinema: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Psilocybin shows promise for improving mood, cognition, and motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease
Posted: 5/1/2025Psilocybin therapy produced surprising benefits in a small study of people with Parkinson’s disease. Beyond improving mood, the psychedelic treatment was linked to better motor function and cognitive performance.
The Mosaic of the Mind: Science, Story, and Psychedelic Inquiry
Posted: 4/28/2025A guided visualization by Tony Martin reveals a vast mosaic symbolizing psychedelic exploration—scientific, cultural, and ancestral. At UC Berkeley’s Center for the Science of Psychedelics, diverse disciplines unite to uncover truths through research, storytelling, and community. The journey honors curiosity, healing, and shared responsibility in shaping a more inclusive, reflective approach to knowledge. The post The Mosaic of the Mind: Science, Story, and Psychedelic Inquiry appeared first on Chacruna.
Evolution Now by Technicolor Blood–Album Review
Posted: 4/28/2025Montreal’s Technicolor Blood unleash their debut LP Evolution Now, blending heavy, groove-laden riffs with soaring, psychedelic melodies in a bold fusion of sludge, stoner rock, and spacey experimentation. The post Evolution Now by Technicolor Blood–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Future of Sex and Psychedelics: An Agenda for Research
Posted: 4/24/2025In a recent article, Dubus and Dymock critique current research on psychedelics and sexuality for being overly individualistic and mechanistic, neglecting cultural, historical, and socio-political contexts. They advocate for intersectional, ethical, and interdisciplinary approaches that recognize systemic inequalities, power dynamics, and marginalized voices, urging more inclusive and socially aware research into psychedelic-influenced sexual well-being. The post The Future of Sex and Psychedelics: An Agenda for Research appeared first on Chacruna.
L’avenir des recherches sur le sexe et les psychédéliques
Posted: 4/24/2025Dans un article récent, Dubus et Dymock critiquent la recherche actuelle sur les psychédéliques et la sexualité, la jugeant trop individualiste et mécaniste, négligeant les contextes culturels, historiques et sociopolitiques. Elles prônent des approches intersectionnelles, éthiques et interdisciplinaires qui reconnaissent les inégalités systémiques, les rapports de force et les voix marginalisées, et appellent à une recherche plus inclusive et socialement responsable sur le bien-être sexuel influencé par les psychédéliques. The post L’avenir des recherches sur le sexe et les psychédéliques appeared first on Chacruna.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Release New Single and Launch US/European Tour
Posted: 4/24/2025Psychedelic Porn Crumpets drop new single “Weird World Awoke” and announce their 7th album Carpe Diem, Moonman, out May 2025—plus tour dates across the U.S., and Europe. The post Psychedelic Porn Crumpets Release New Single and Launch US/European Tour appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
How to Spot Contaminated Spores (Without Losing Your Lunch)
Posted: 4/23/2025So, you’ve got your spore syringe, your microscope, and a big ol’ dream of studying fungi like a pro. But hold your horses—before you dive in, there’s a sneaky villain you need to watch out for: contamination.
Psychedelics May Reset Brain-Immune Link Driving Fear and Anxiety
Posted: 4/23/2025A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation, and heighten fear responses. Researchers found that psychedelics like MDMA and psilocybin disrupt this immune-brain crosstalk, reducing stress-related fear in mice and showing similar effects in human tissue samples.
Psychedelic Sparks Long-Term Brain Plasticity
Posted: 4/23/2025A single dose of the psychedelic compound 25CN-NBOH significantly improved cognitive flexibility in mice, with effects lasting up to three weeks post-treatment. Treated mice adapted more quickly in rule-switching tasks, indicating enhanced neuroplasticity in the prefrontal cortex.
More People Turning to Psilocybin for Self-Treatment
Posted: 4/22/2025Psilocybin use in the U.S. has risen sharply across all age groups since 2019, coinciding with increasing legalization and interest in its therapeutic potential. A new study reveals a 44% rise in past-year use among young adults and a 188% increase among those over 30.
Psychedelics Linked to Visual Echoes
Posted: 4/22/2025As psychedelics gain traction in mental health treatment, questions remain about their long-term effects. A new study followed individuals self-administering psychedelics and found that while some experienced lingering visual aftereffects, most were not distressed by them.
Closing Remarks: Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture 2025
Posted: 4/21/2025Despite the challenges of organizing the conference for a third year, Alejandra Barajas is deeply grateful for her journey with the Chacruna Institute. In her closing remarks, Barajas highlights how Psychedelic Culture 2025 amplified diverse voices, especially Indigenous wisdom, and fostered community, reflection, and responsibility. The post Closing Remarks: Chacruna’s Psychedelic Culture 2025 appeared first on Chacruna.
Decriminalizing Magic Mushrooms Is On The Table For Minnesota
Posted: 4/21/2025Picture this: A bunch of Minnesotans in sensible sweaters gather around a conference table, debating whether magic mushrooms should join hotdish and ice fishing as state-approved pastimes.
Interview with Jason Simon of Dead Meadow
Posted: 4/21/2025Dead Meadow’s Jason Simon talks band origins, musical influences, and the future of the group following the death of longtime bassist Steve Kille in this in-depth interview. The post Interview with Jason Simon of Dead Meadow appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.