Artist Spotlight–Matthew A. Castellaneta
Posted: 5/1/2024Matthew A. Castellaneta is a Chicago-based psychedelic artist heavily influenced by the San Francisco poster icons of the 60s. The post Artist Spotlight–Matthew A. Castellaneta appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
White Rabbit Shroom Review
Posted: 4/30/2024Potent & Energetic. Ready for a wild ride? Follow the White Rabbit - down the rabbit hole as we review one of the most potent strains we've tried yet.
Oneirogens: Enhancing Dreaming With Dream Herbs and Supplements
Posted: 4/30/2024What are oneirogens? Learn all about the dream-inducing botanicals here.
Bring On the Heat in Mexico with the Temazcal
Posted: 4/30/2024Experience the temazcal, Mexico's ancient steam bath, and test your limits while purifying mind, body, and spirit.
Confronting Challenges for Postdoctoral Researchers in German Academia
Posted: 4/30/2024Confronting challenges for postdoctoral researchers in German academia requires addressing critical gaps in Germany's legal framework for diversity and equal opportunity, in addressing issues beyond gender. The post Confronting Challenges for Postdoctoral Researchers in German Academia appeared first on Chacruna.
New study suggests unique brain mechanisms responsible for psilocybin-induced anxiety
Posted: 4/30/2024New research shows psilocybin causes anxiety in mice through mechanisms distinct from its psychedelic effects. While ketanserin reduces psilocybin’s psychedelic impact by targeting the 5-HT2A receptor, it does not alleviate the anxiety, suggesting different pathways are involved.
Therapists report significant psychological risks in psilocybin-assisted treatments
Posted: 4/29/2024New research suggests psilocybin-assisted therapy can lead to both short-term and long-term negative effects, including emotional and cognitive instability, difficulties in therapist-client relationships, and challenges integrating therapy insights, indicating the need for cautious application and further research into its psychological safety
Navigating Race and Privilege in Classroom Discussions: Empowering Voices and Fostering Equity
Posted: 4/29/2024Teaching race, ethnicity, and privilege in the classroom requires instructors to navigate student discomfort. Discussions about whiteness may be perceived as uncomfortable or challenging, particularly for individuals who may not have critically examined their own racial identity or privilege. The post Navigating Race and Privilege in Classroom Discussions: Empowering Voices and Fostering Equity appeared first on Chacruna.
Sweet, Wild, and Vicious–Book Review
Posted: 4/29/2024Sweet, Wild, and Vicious: Listening to Lou Reed and the Velvet Underground is heavy on opinion but light on information and insight. The post Sweet, Wild, and Vicious–Book Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Psilocybin for chronic pain? Preliminary research sheds light on psychedelic’s potential
Posted: 4/27/2024Researchers at the University of Michigan found that psilocybin significantly reduced chronic touch-related pain in rats without affecting heat-related pain. The pain relief outlasted the drug's presence in the body, suggesting a central brain mechanism could be responsible.
Psychedelic Culture and the Future of the Psychedelic Movement
Posted: 4/27/2024Bia Labate's opening remarks for Psychedelic Culture 2024 emphasize the need for change and the collective fight required to integrate community, commit to raising awareness, and promote psychedelic justice and rights. The future of the psychedelic movement relies on the choices we make now. The post Psychedelic Culture and the Future of the Psychedelic Movement appeared first on Chacruna.
Jack Frost Mushrooms: Identification, Potency, and Effects
Posted: 4/26/2024Explore the world of Jack Frost mushrooms—learn about their origins, cultivation, effects, and therapeutic potential in our comprehensive guide.
Unveiling Emotional Spillover: Differential Prejudice between Romani and Hungarian Minorities
Posted: 4/26/2024Emotions play a major role in understanding prejudice against Romani and Hungarians in Romania and elsewhere in the world. The contemporary Romani community continues to face significant challenges and marginalization in living conditions, lack of access to basic facilities, and negative portrayal in the media. The post Unveiling Emotional Spillover: Differential Prejudice between Romani and Hungarian Minorities appeared first on Chacruna.
The Psych Ward–The United States of America (self-titled)
Posted: 4/26/2024The United States of America, poorly named as they were, released one eponymous album before disbanding in 1968. The post The Psych Ward–The United States of America (self-titled) appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Healing the Healers: Addressing Race and Privilege in Psychotherapy
Posted: 4/25/2024Decolonizing psychotherapy curriculum requires integrating diverse perspectives, acknowledging historical contributions from marginalized groups, and promoting cultural competence training for all students. Psychologists must also heal themselves before they can effectively heal others, especially in the context of racial dynamics. The post Healing the Healers: Addressing Race and Privilege in Psychotherapy appeared first on Chacruna.
How Long Does DMT Stay In Your System?
Posted: 4/24/2024How long does DMT stay in your system and what are the effects on the body and brain? Find out now.
Mind Maze by Mascot Moth–EP Review
Posted: 4/24/2024Welsh band Mascot Moth recently released Mind Maze, a four-song EP that offers a playful take on psychedelia. The post Mind Maze by Mascot Moth–EP Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Passover Perspectives: Psychedelics, Moses, and the Burning Bush
Posted: 4/23/2024Explore the connection between Passover, Moses' burning bush encounter, and the possible role of psychedelics in this biblical narrative.
Psilocybin and Meditation: Unlocking the Potential for Enhancing Insightfulness
Posted: 4/23/2024A groundbreaking study has provided new insights into the synergistic effects of psilocybin and meditation on brain function and subjective experience.
Empowering Indigenous Communities: Navigating Power Dynamics in Ethical Research
Posted: 4/23/2024Empowering Indigenous communities in medical and other scientific research requires special ethical considerations that consider power dynamics honestly and proactively. The post Empowering Indigenous Communities: Navigating Power Dynamics in Ethical Research appeared first on Chacruna.
An Earnest Defense of Recreational Use (#LSD)
Posted: 4/22/2024In this earnest defense of the recreational use of LSD, the author argues that recreation and therapy often overlap, challenging the stigma against non-medical psychedelics.
Exploring Power Dynamics and Discrimination: Series Introduction and Call for Articles
Posted: 4/22/2024Chacruna's new series on power and discrimination seeks to highlight covert aspects of power and its effect on individuals institutions. We encourage submissions that uncover hidden power structures, examine psychological consequences, and propose mechanisms for positive change. The post Exploring Power Dynamics and Discrimination: Series Introduction and Call for Articles appeared first on Chacruna.
Artist Spotlight: Andrew Fish
Posted: 4/22/2024Andrew Fish is a painter and printmaker who teaches at art schools and universities in his native Massachusetts. His work explores the intersection of abstraction and representation, using the figure to investigate contemporary society and personal experience. The post Artist Spotlight: Andrew Fish appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Church of the Eagle and the Condor Reaches a Settlement with Federal Agencies Affirming the Religious Right to Use Ayahuasca
Posted: 4/22/2024The Church of the Eagle and the Condor (CEC) is pleased to announce that it has reached a settlement to secure its religious freedom and the right to use Ayahuasca as its sacrament. The CEC has settled its lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The post The Church of the Eagle and the Condor Reaches a Settlement with Federal Agencies Affirming the Religious Right to Use Ayahuasca appeared first on Chacruna.
The Hundredth Monkey Effect and Collective Consciousness
Posted: 4/19/2024Explore the Hundredth Monkey Effect's impact on popular culture and collective consciousness by discovering its origins, evidence, and scientific critique.
The Psych Ward–Elephant’s Memory
Posted: 4/19/2024Elephant’s Memory started off as a bunch of eccentric New York City buskers before catching the interest of John and Yoko and releasing their self-titled debut. The post The Psych Ward–Elephant’s Memory appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Sea Moss Benefits, Nutrition, and Ways to Consume
Posted: 4/19/2024The are plenty of sea moss benefits and ways to consume it. Find out what you can expect to gain from sea moss gel, gummies, and supplements.