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Everything You Need To Know About Mescaline

Posted: 8/5/2024

Take a deep dive with Sillyyz to find out what makes Mescaline one of the most underrated psychedelics of all time.

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Psychedelic Culture 2025

Posted: 8/5/2024

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New Tool Rapidly Tracks Psychedelic Effects in Brain Neurons

Posted: 8/5/2024

Researchers developed a rapid, noninvasive tool called CaST that tracks neurons and biomolecules activated by psychedelic drugs. This new method allows researchers to observe the cellular processes responsible for the neuroplastic effects of psychedelics, offering insights into treatments for brain disorders like depression and PTSD.

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Singer-Songwriter Brian Lopez premieres hallucinogenic video for “Soledad”

Posted: 8/5/2024

A year after the release of his acclaimed album TIDAL, Brian Lopez debuts the video for one of the album’s songs: “Soledad”–exclusively on Psychedelic Scene. The post Singer-Songwriter Brian Lopez premieres hallucinogenic video for “Soledad” appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Decolonizing Psychedelics Starts with Examining Your Relationship to Power

Posted: 8/5/2024

In this installment of Decolonizing Psychedelics, we talk with Victor Cabral about liberation, community, and the ongoing work of decolonizing our lives. [...] Read More... The post Decolonizing Psychedelics Starts with Examining Your Relationship to Power appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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This Is Your Brain on Psilocybin Mushrooms

Posted: 8/5/2024

A new study published in the journal Nature looked at the effects of mushrooms on the brain and how desynchronization impacts us therapeutically. [...] Read More... The post This Is Your Brain on Psilocybin Mushrooms appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Psilocybin triggers “inner healing” mechanisms in depression patients, study suggests

Posted: 8/4/2024

A recent study explores how psilocybin may activate an "inner healing" mechanism, offering new insights into its potential therapeutic effects for depression.

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Will MDMA win FDA Approval?

Posted: 8/2/2024

Recent advisory groups ICER and AdComm have recommended against FDA approval of MDMA for medical use, citing questionable efficacy and safety concerns in treating PTSD. This unexpected stance disrupted the anticipated swift approval, casting doubt on the potential of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. Criticisms include methodological flaws, conflicts of interest, and reported ethical violations in trials. As the FDA decision nears, stakeholders are grappling with the mixed opinions, regulatory hurdles, and future of psychedelic medicine. Further research and rigorous oversight remain imperative. The post Will MDMA win FDA Approval? appeared first on Chacruna.

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The String Cheese Incident

Posted: 8/2/2024

Legendary jam band The String Cheese Incident recently celebrated 30 years together with an iconic show at Red Rocks and continue the celebration with summer and fall tours. The post The String Cheese Incident appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Workshop: Ecology, Spirituality and Psychedelics

Posted: 7/31/2024

Tuesday, October 1st from 9am to 12:00pm PDT Register here Price: $100 Cost: $80 for CE credits Scholarships Available Spiritually-integrated and ecologically conscious psychedelic care supports social justice. Through valuing reciprocity, […] The post Workshop: Ecology, Spirituality and Psychedelics appeared first on Chacruna.

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The Mystery of Why the World's Most Iconic Magic Mushroom is Banned in Louisiana

Posted: 7/31/2024

The psychoactive fly agaric is legal in every US state but one. When rumours of voodoo connections surfaced, I had to get to the bottom of it.

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The 10 Best Psychedelic Rock Debut Albums in Music History

Posted: 7/31/2024

What are the 10 best psychedelic rock debut albums of all time? Psychedelic Scene’s Allie Iverson provides the answer. The post The 10 Best Psychedelic Rock Debut Albums in Music History appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Workshop: How Can You Protect Your Psychedelic Plant Medicine Church, Community and Clients?

Posted: 7/30/2024

Wednesday, August 21th from 9am-12pm PDT Register here Cost: $150 Cost: $80 for CE credits Scholarship Application Are you involved with a Church that uses psychedelic sacrament? Do you want to […] The post Workshop: How Can You Protect Your Psychedelic Plant Medicine Church, Community and Clients? appeared first on Chacruna.

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Deep Dive with Ido Cohen: Shamanic Wisdom, Modern Psychology, and Collective Healing

Posted: 7/29/2024

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/o-fpri08IcgVideo can’t be [...] Read More... The post Deep Dive with Ido Cohen: Shamanic Wisdom, Modern Psychology, and Collective Healing appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Interview: James Lowe of The Electric Prunes

Posted: 7/28/2024

James Lowe, the singer/guitarist/frontman for the Electric Prunes, discusses the band’s reaction to hearing their hit song “I Had Too Much to Dream (Last Night) on the radio for the first time, working with Todd Rundgren, and why he’s disbanding the group. The post Interview: James Lowe of The Electric Prunes appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Biohacking Your Brain: How Shroom Caps Can Boost Productivity

Posted: 7/27/2024

Sociedelic Sociedelic - Psychedelic Society Community and News In today’s fast-paced world, people are constantly looking for ways to boost their mental and physical performance. One increasingly popular method is biohacking, which involves making small, incremental changes to your lifestyle and diet to improve overall health and efficiency. A particularly intriguing trend within biohacking is the use of psilocybin mushrooms. These mushrooms are […] The post Biohacking Your Brain: How Shroom Caps Can Boost Productivity appeared first on Sociedelic.

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Introduction to Women and Psychedelics

Posted: 7/26/2024

Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices highlights the overlooked contributions of women in the history and science of psychedelics. It emphasizes the essential roles women have played in research, therapy, and cultural practices across different regions and eras, challenging traditional, male-dominated narratives of psychedelic history. The post Introduction to <i>Women and Psychedelics</i> appeared first on Chacruna.

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Teenage Wasteland–The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 by Edoardo Genzolini

Posted: 7/26/2024

The Who had a special relationship with San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, where they played some of their most memorable shows. The post Teenage Wasteland–The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 by Edoardo Genzolini appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Artist Spotlight: Mars-1

Posted: 7/24/2024

Mars-1 is a San Francisco-based visual artist who uses organic shapes to create surreal images with a distinctly extraterrestial feel. The post Artist Spotlight: Mars-1 appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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Psilocybin reduces alcohol use by altering gene expression in brain’s reward center

Posted: 7/23/2024

Psilocybin reduces alcohol consumption in rats by altering specific brain pathways, suggesting potential for new treatments for alcohol use disorder, according to a study published in Brain.

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The Classic Psychedelic: Salvia Divinorum

Posted: 7/23/2024

Salvia Divinorum is considered to be one of the strongest and most psychedelic plants on Earth. This is what you need to know before you embark on this journey.

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Here’s How Psychedelics Legalization Is Unfolding In Colorado

Posted: 7/23/2024

Psychedelics-related crimes and hospitalizations have not increased since the law passed in 2022, according to an analysis by the Reason Foundation. [...] Read More... The post Here’s How Psychedelics Legalization Is Unfolding In Colorado appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Deep Dive with Mikaela de la Myco: Psychedelic Motherhood, Intuitive Health, and Womb Care

Posted: 7/22/2024

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 SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR [...] Read More... The post Deep Dive with Mikaela de la Myco: Psychedelic Motherhood, Intuitive Health, and Womb Care appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.

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Kanna - The Natural Molly

Posted: 7/21/2024

Kanna has a rich history of use among the Khoisan people of South Africa, who valued it for its mood-enhancing properties. Can this be the natural MDMA?

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Evolve by Phish–Album Review

Posted: 7/21/2024

The Vermont-based band nods to their zany past while displaying resolute maturescence on their first new studio release in four years. The post Evolve by Phish–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.

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The Unbelievable Claims of Psymposia about MAPS and MDMA-Assisted Therapy

Posted: 7/19/2024

Geoff Bathje, initially supportive of Psymposia’s critiques within the psychedelic field, has grown skeptical of their recent approach. Bathje argues that Psymposia’s criticism of MAPS and Lykos lacks nuance and may perpetuate stigma and hinder drug policy reform. He believes Psymposia’s tactics and rigid views could harm efforts for a balanced, inclusive approach to psychedelic therapy. The post The Unbelievable Claims of Psymposia about MAPS and MDMA-Assisted Therapy appeared first on Chacruna.

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Across the River of Stars by Beachwood Sparks–Album Review.

Posted: 7/19/2024

The Beachwood Sparks just delivered Across the River of Stars, their first album in twelve years–produced by The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson. The post Across the River of Stars by Beachwood Sparks–Album Review. appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.