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Psychedelic Churches and Taxes: Supporting Religious Rights with the DEA and IRS

Posted: 11/15/2023

Wednesday, December 20th, 2023 from 12-1:30pm PST Register for this event here. Allison Hoots is an attorney with Hoots Law Practice PLLC. She has had a diverse experience practicing law, including […] The post Psychedelic Churches and Taxes: Supporting Religious Rights with the DEA and IRS appeared first on Chacruna.

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From Rubber Adulterant to Ceremonial Psychedelic: Voacanga africana in the Transnational Imagination, 1894–2018

Posted: 11/15/2023

Timothy Vilgiate looks at how the story of Voacanga africana is an example of how Western psychedelia co-opts Indigenous culture in order to create fictional "primitive others" that they can utilize for their own agendas. The idea of Voacanga africana as a ceremonial psychedelic ultimately serves less to reflect of African realities, and more to appeal to Western ideas of psychedelics as primordial elements of human mystical experience and spiritual life. The post From Rubber Adulterant to Ceremonial Psychedelic: <em>Voacanga africana</em> in the Transnational Imagination, 1894–2018 appeared first on Chacruna.

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A Guide to Drying and Storing Magic Truffles

Posted: 11/13/2023

Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News Magic truffles, also known as sclerotia, harbor potent psychoactive substances akin to those found in psilocybin mushrooms. Properly drying and storing these truffles is crucial for maintaining their efficacy and longevity. Here’s a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to help you master the process. Understanding Magic Truffles Magic truffles are the hardened, subterranean parts of certain fungi, […] The post A Guide to Drying and Storing Magic Truffles appeared first on Sociedelic.

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How Long Does It Take for Shrooms to Kick In

Posted: 11/13/2023

Timing is everything when it comes to psilocybin experience. How long does it take shrooms to kick in before you’re fully peaking? Find out here.

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Something Is Trying to Change My Mind by Leon III

Posted: 11/13/2023

Texas-based psychedelic rockers Leon III recently released their third album Something Is Trying to Change My Mind. The post Something Is Trying to Change My Mind by Leon III appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Unraveling Psychedelics’ Potential in Mental Health

Posted: 11/11/2023

Research delves into the potential of psychedelics like psilocybin for treating psychiatric disorders. Studies show varying effects of psilocybin on fear learning in rats and mice, dependent on sex and dosage, and its potential to alleviate nicotine withdrawal in mice.

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Vancouver’s Latest Police Raids on Psychedelic Shops

Posted: 11/11/2023

Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News Last week, Vancouver’s police hit three stores that were openly selling magic mushrooms and other psychedelics. This isn’t new – they’ve been doing this for years. A Pattern of Raids Across Canada Lately, we’ve seen similar police actions across Canada, targeting mushroom shops with quirky names like Fun Guyz and Shroomyz in Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton, […] The post Vancouver’s Latest Police Raids on Psychedelic Shops appeared first on Sociedelic.

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On Equity-First Models for Psychedelic Healing

Posted: 11/10/2023

NiCole Buchanan, a clinical psychologist and professor at Michigan State University, spoke to Ali McGhee about the need for equity models in psychedelic healing spaces. Buchanan, whose area of clinical expertise is dealing with complex trauma, asserts that people of color have a legitimate wariness of the medical system due to the systemic injustices that they have experienced. In order to bring these people into psychedelic spaces responsibly, a more equitable process for clinical research that also honors legacy and lineage practitioners must be put into place. The post On Equity-First Models for Psychedelic Healing appeared first on Chacruna.

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The Psych Ward–Vol. 1 by Soft Machine

Posted: 11/10/2023

Vol. 1 by Soft Machine holds its place as one of the greatest albums from the original psychedelic era of rock n’ roll. The post The Psych Ward–Vol. 1 by Soft Machine appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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A Phenomenology of Subjectively Relevant Experiences Induced by Ayahuasca in Upper Amazon Vegetalismo Tourism

Posted: 11/9/2023

The growth of quantitative ayahuasca research has failed to account for the essential impact of context on study participants. To address this issue, T.J. Wolfe and S. Ruffell, et.al. employed a heuristic study to further explore the phenomenology of the ayahuasca experience in a traditional setting. The post A Phenomenology of Subjectively Relevant Experiences Induced by Ayahuasca in Upper Amazon <em>Vegetalismo</em> Tourism appeared first on Chacruna.

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When Gmail Took Magic Mushrooms: A Whimsical Email Adventure

Posted: 11/8/2023

Take a trip with us into a fantasy world where Gmail took magic mushrooms. What kind of inbox, auto-replies, and immersive universe might emerge?

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Course: The Science of Psychedelic Healing

Posted: 11/8/2023

April 23rd – June 25th 2024, 10am-12pm PST/1pm-3pm EST REGISTER HERE Price $700 USD Price $320 for CE credits Scholarship Application This course will teach students the science of psychedelic healing. […] The post Course: The Science of Psychedelic Healing appeared first on Chacruna.

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Course: Foundations of Plant Medicine Facilitation, Integration and Ethics

Posted: 11/8/2023

September 30th – December 16th, 2024, 10:00am-12pm PDT/1pm-3pm EST REGISTER HERE Price $700 USD Price $320 for CE credits Scholarship Application Information on Continuing Education Credits for Health Professionals For questions […] The post Course: Foundations of Plant Medicine Facilitation, Integration and Ethics appeared first on Chacruna.

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Early Experimental LSD Cultures in the Clinic

Posted: 11/8/2023

Magaly Tornay looks at early practices of meaning-making around LSD in the clinic, a crucial site for negotiating the normal & pathological. Tornay argues that the case of Switzerland is particularly notable in the history of LSD because the drug first found its way into psychiatry through personal connections. The post Early Experimental LSD Cultures in the Clinic appeared first on Chacruna.

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VG+ by Mint Mind–Album Review

Posted: 11/8/2023

VG+ is the third album from Mint Mind, a band fronted by seasoned musical vet Rick McPhail, an American musician living in Hamburg, Germany. The post VG+ by Mint Mind–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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The Wonderland Conference 2023: A Deep Dive into the Future of Medicine and Therapies

Posted: 11/7/2023

Check out what’s in store for this year’s Wonderland Conference 2023, held in Miami on November 9-11 at Ice Palace Film Studios.

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WTF is a K-Hole?  

Posted: 11/7/2023

We asked harm reduction experts and doctors about falling into the abyss—and how to get out again [...] Read More... The post WTF is a K-Hole?   appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Oil Vape Pens vs. Dry Herb Vaporizers: All You Need to Know + 5 Brand Recommendations (2023)

Posted: 11/6/2023

Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News If you are reading this article, chances are that you have just heard about vaporizers and want to try them for yourself. Nowadays, vaping has come up as the best method for those of us who want to relieve some stress after a long day of grueling work. Since there are several health risks associated […] The post Oil Vape Pens vs. Dry Herb Vaporizers: All You Need to Know + 5 Brand Recommendations (2023) appeared first on Sociedelic.

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Can You Smoke Shrooms? 

Posted: 11/6/2023

Curious about smoking shrooms? We've got the lowdown on why it's not the way to go, and better methods to enjoy these magical fungi.

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Artist Spotlight: Andrea Kimberley

Posted: 11/6/2023

Andrea Kimberley is a Canadian artist with a unique style who creates images based on the descriptions of those who recently had a psychedelic journey. The post Artist Spotlight: Andrea Kimberley appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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The Psilocybe Allenii Mushroom Guide

Posted: 11/3/2023

Discover the psychedelic wonders of the Psilocybe allenii mushroom in our detailed guide. Learn about their potency and dosage and how to identify them in the wild.

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How To Make the Very Best Blue Honey

Posted: 11/3/2023

A chef walks you through how to preserve your shrooms and give any recipe a magical kick. [...] Read More... The post How To Make the Very Best Blue Honey appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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The Psych Ward–Journey to the Centre of the Eye by Nektar

Posted: 11/3/2023

Released in November 1971, Journey to the Centre of the Eye is a sci-fi concept album by German progressive psychedelic band Nektar. The post The Psych Ward–Journey to the Centre of the Eye by Nektar appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Psychedelic Parenthood: A New Ancestral Way of Raising a Family

Posted: 11/2/2023

From their experience as a psychedelic mother and father, Jacqueline Alves Rodrigues and Glauber Loures de Assis share 10 topics on psychedelic parenthood that deserve more attention. The topics address issues of gender, diversity, and Indigenous traditions. Ultimately, they argue that working to include families in psychedelic spaces will strengthen the psychedelic community. The post Psychedelic Parenthood: A New Ancestral Way of Raising a Family appeared first on Chacruna.

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Swimming by The Bubble–Album Review

Posted: 11/1/2023

The Bubble is a New Hampshire music collective that just released its debut album Swimming, which they started working on 30 years ago. The post Swimming by The Bubble–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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What haunts us the most

Posted: 10/31/2023

When we conjure our psychedelic state of mind, there is no problem to solve, nothing broken to fix, and NOTHING needs to go away. Microdosing psychedelics like psilocybin and LSD can help us remember our inherent psychedelic state of mind that we were born with. What haunts us the most is what we DON’T say.... Continue Reading → The post What haunts us the most appeared first on Psychedelic Integration Therapy.

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9 Halloween Movies With Psychedelic Influences

Posted: 10/31/2023

Amplify your Halloween film experience with Reality Sandwich's curated list of horror movies perfect for a psychedelic twist.