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Color Green Release New Album: Fools Parade

Posted: 7/12/2024

The Los Angeles psych act known as Color Green, in which all members contribute vocals, released their sophomore set Fools Parade today. The post Color Green Release New Album: Fools Parade appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Are Teenagers Who Trip on Psychedelics More Likely to Develop Psychosis?

Posted: 7/12/2024

A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at thousands of adolescent twins to get a better understanding of how psychedelics impact teens. [...] Read More... The post Are Teenagers Who Trip on Psychedelics More Likely to Develop Psychosis? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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What Is Progressive Psytrance?

Posted: 7/12/2024

If you’ve been to a dance music festival in the last decade, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a tent packed with colorfully dressed humans dancing nonstop to fast-paced, vaguely alien music. It’s called psytrance, and its fans are absolutely spellbound by its psychedelic, trance-like qualities. Psytrance is booming around the world, particularly in Europe, [...] Read More... The post What Is Progressive Psytrance? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Psymposia’s Response to Heroic Hearts’ Pharma-Backed Press Conference

Posted: 7/11/2024

Veterans deserve the highest quality treatment for PTSD. It’s unacceptable and dangerous to use veterans as guinea pigs for a big pharma profit grab without resolving safety and efficacy concerns. The post Psymposia’s Response to Heroic Hearts’ Pharma-Backed Press Conference appeared first on Psymposia.

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5 Activities To Do While Being On Shrooms This Summer

Posted: 7/11/2024

Summer is here for a good time - not a long time. Check out these 5 summer activities to make your 2024 a year to remember.

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Top Shrooms To Do This Summer

Posted: 7/10/2024

Summer is upon us whether you're just starting your journey or a seasoned psychonaught these 5 strains will make your summer of 2024 one to remember.

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Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws

Posted: 7/10/2024

Ayanna Bell's commentary explores the relevance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail," highlighting his distinctions between just and unjust laws. It critiques the "white moderate" mindset, exemplified by President Biden, and identifies current unjust laws, particularly the criminalization of psilocybin, which perpetuate systemic racial injustices and cultural erasure. The post Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws appeared first on Chacruna.

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The True Story of the Fake Zombies

Posted: 7/10/2024

The Fake Zombies were a Texas group put together by two scheming managers intent on cashing in on the breakup of the real English Zombies, who disbanded after their now-classic album Oddessey and Oracle failed to make an immediate impact. The post The True Story of the Fake Zombies appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Did Renaissance Art Draw Inspiration from Mind-Altering Substances?

Posted: 7/9/2024

Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News When we hear the term Renaissance Art, what normally comes to mind are iconic works like Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”, Michelangelo’s “David”, and Raphael’s “School of Athens”. But you would be forgiven for forgetting that pieces like the following are also associated with the explosion of art that emerged from this period in history.  […] The post Did Renaissance Art Draw Inspiration from Mind-Altering Substances? appeared first on Sociedelic.

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Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with MDMA Stumbles Over Pharmacological Dogma

Posted: 7/8/2024

On June 4, an FDA advisory committee overwhelmingly rejected MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD, citing inadequate evidence and concerns over therapeutic methods. Despite this setback for Lykos Therapeutics, hope remains for conditional FDA approval in August. The outcome could significantly influence the integration of psychedelics into psychiatric treatment paradigms. The post Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with MDMA Stumbles Over Pharmacological Dogma appeared first on Chacruna.

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Deep Dive with Laura Dawn: Psychedelic Creativity, Cultivating Resilience, and Spiritual Entrepreneurship

Posted: 7/8/2024

New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday https://youtu.be/vxJL-Wv7CQM SUBSCRIBE ON [...] Read More... The post Deep Dive with Laura Dawn: Psychedelic Creativity, Cultivating Resilience, and Spiritual Entrepreneurship appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Timelines and Controversies

Posted: 7/8/2024

Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT Register for this event here. Explore the future of mental health treatment in our upcoming forum dedicated to MDMA-assisted therapy. We’ll dive into critical […] The post MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Timelines and Controversies appeared first on Chacruna.

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People In Oregon Can’t Afford Psilocybin Therapy

Posted: 7/8/2024

“Unfortunately we’ve seen one service center close down. I imagine there will be more, because very quickly it’s going to get oversaturated.” [...] Read More... The post People In Oregon Can’t Afford Psilocybin Therapy appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Interview: George Bunnell of Strawberry Alarm Clock

Posted: 7/7/2024

George Bunnell of Strawberry Alarm Clock discusses the early days of the band, why someone who wasn’t in the band sang on their biggest hit, and how it came to be that the band members who wrote “Incense and Peppermints” never received the credit. The post Interview: George Bunnell of Strawberry Alarm Clock appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Dr. Stephanie Michael Stewart on Ecological Medicine, Women’s Health, and Psychedelic Community

Posted: 7/5/2024

Holistic psychiatrist Stephanie Michael Stewart shares her views on the opportunities afforded by psychedelics in the treatment of trauma and in women's health. She also explains how the psychedelic community can continue to improve their inclusion of BIPOC and queer groups and individuals. The post Dr. Stephanie Michael Stewart on Ecological Medicine, Women’s Health, and Psychedelic Community appeared first on Chacruna.

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The Western Medical Model for Psychedelics Is Built on Cultural Erasure

Posted: 7/5/2024

Susan Beaulieu is Anishinaabe and an enrolled member of the Red Lake Nation. For nearly two decades, she has worked with Indigenous communities healing from impacts of historical trauma rooted in what is known as settler colonialism, a concept that emerged out of the work of Afro-Caribbean psychiatrist and philosopher Frantz Fanon and details a [...] Read More... The post The Western Medical Model for Psychedelics Is Built on Cultural Erasure appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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The science of magic mushrooms: Fascinating findings from 7 new studies of psilocybin

Posted: 7/4/2024

In recent years, the resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances has spotlighted psilocybin as a potential breakthrough in mental health treatment.

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Judaism is Psychedelic: How psychedelics are Rekindling Jewish Practice and Healing

Posted: 7/4/2024

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT Register for this event here. Join our discussion on the growing intersection of Judaism and Psychedelics, and its role in the renewal of Judaism […] The post Judaism is Psychedelic: How psychedelics are Rekindling Jewish Practice and Healing appeared first on Chacruna.

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Sex and DMT: The Path to Transcendent Euphoria

Posted: 7/4/2024

Author Adam Butler describes the ins and outs of combing sex with DMT, the substance he credits with saving his life. The post Sex and DMT: The Path to Transcendent Euphoria appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Psychedelic compound reduces cluster headache frequency by 50% in new study

Posted: 7/3/2024

Psilocybin significantly reduced the frequency and severity of cluster headaches, with participants experiencing approximately a 50% decrease in weekly attacks and improvements in pain severity and medication use.

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Dual Relationships in the Psychedelic Community

Posted: 7/2/2024

Dual and multiple relationships are prevalent in the psychedelic community, which can lead to conflicts of interest, boundary confusion, and risks of harm. Whether involving therapists, researchers, or ceremonial leaders, these complex relationships necessitate careful ethical reflection, transparency, and accountability to mitigate potential negative impacts on individuals and community trust. The post Dual Relationships in the Psychedelic Community appeared first on Chacruna.

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Psychedelic Retreat Oregon Aug 18-22

Posted: 7/2/2024

The Journey Within Women’s Retreat - for 5 days in stunning Corbett, Oregon, August 18 - 22. This intimate retreat is created specifically for my clients and is limited to 10 women.  The post Psychedelic Retreat Oregon Aug 18-22 appeared first on Psychedelic Integration.

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Which Psychedelic Mushroom Is the Strongest?

Posted: 7/2/2024

It seems like a simple question, but identifying the strongest magic mushroom is surprisingly difficult. [...] Read More... The post Which Psychedelic Mushroom Is the Strongest? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left by Robyn Hitchcock–Book Review

Posted: 7/1/2024

The psychedelic and surreal singer-songwriter Robyn Hitchcock recounts his life in a private boarding school learning about life and music in the year 1967. The post 1967: How I Got There and Why I Never Left by Robyn Hitchcock–Book Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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When Should You Pick Up The Phone Again? Factors to Consider the Right Moment for Reengaging Psychedelic Exploration

Posted: 6/30/2024

The great British philosopher Alan Watts once famously said: “When you get the message, hang up the phone.” He was not referring to literal phones, but the use of psychedelics as a tool for spiritual exploration.  Watts went on: “For psychedelic drugs are simply instruments, like microscopes, telescopes, and telephones. The biologist does not sit […] The post When Should You Pick Up The Phone Again? Factors to Consider the Right Moment for Reengaging Psychedelic Exploration appeared first on Maps of the Mind.

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Surge in Microdosing Interest Linked to Relaxed Drug Policies

Posted: 6/28/2024

A new study reveals a 1250% increase in Google searches for microdosing from 2015 to 2023, driven by relaxed regulations on cannabis and psychedelics. The research shows policy changes correlate with growing interest in microdosing, filling gaps in understanding substance use trends.

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Dead & Company at The Sphere–Live Review

Posted: 6/28/2024

Dead & Company, the prevailing successor to the Grateful Dead, rekindles their live concerts with riveting and nostalgic views at the unparalleled Vegas venue The post Dead & Company at The Sphere–Live Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.