Special Issue on Power, Discrimination, and Privilege in Individuals and Institutions
Posted: 7/18/2024Chacruna introduces a special issue of "Frontiers in Psychology," examining power, discrimination, and privilege. The discussion covers biases like racism and sexism, aiming to uncover root problems in power distribution. Researchers from diverse backgrounds contribute to the 20 articles that make up this special issue. The post Special Issue on Power, Discrimination, and Privilege in Individuals and Institutions appeared first on Chacruna.
Why Are Hexagons Common During Psychedelic Journeys?
Posted: 7/17/2024The author, Adam Miezio, explains why people tend to see hexagons while tripping. The post Why Are Hexagons Common During Psychedelic Journeys? appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Mind-Bending: Psilocybin Reshapes Brain Networks for Weeks
Posted: 7/17/2024A new study reveals that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, temporarily disrupts brain networks involved in introspective thinking, like daydreaming and memory. These changes persist for weeks, potentially making the brain more flexible and improving mental health. The findings could pave the way for psilocybin-based therapies for depression and PTSD. The research underscores the importance of using these drugs under medical supervision.
OpenScope Project Unveils Brain’s Secrets
Posted: 7/15/2024The OpenScope program is investigating neural activity through four new projects, exploring topics like psilocybin's effects, motion perception, visual texture recognition, and subtle changes in appearance. By using advanced imaging techniques in mice, researchers aim to understand how the brain processes these complex functions.
Hot Goss with Abbie Rosner: Boomers Are Tripping, Embracing Elderhood, and Accepting Death
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4 Journaling Methods to Boost Beneficial Psychedelic Processes
Posted: 7/15/2024When it comes to learning and growing from our psychedelic experiences, we need to do more than simply take the substances and expect all the magic to happen. We need to utilise other methods in our preparation and our integration for these experiences. Different methods can help set us up for insightful experiences, and then […] The post 4 Journaling Methods to Boost Beneficial Psychedelic Processes appeared first on Maps of the Mind.
The Church at the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, July 8, 2024–Live Review
Posted: 7/14/2024The Church recently stopped in at the B Street Theater in Sacramento, California and performed a double set as scheduled opening act The Afghan Whigs failed to show up. The post The Church at the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, July 8, 2024–Live Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Brain imaging study sheds light on how magic mushrooms paint vivid images behind your eyelids
Posted: 7/12/2024Neuroimaging research has found that psilocybin increases self-inhibition in visual brain regions and enhances top-down connectivity, leading to vivid, internally generated visual imagery with eyes closed.
Color Green Release New Album: Fools Parade
Posted: 7/12/2024The 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.
Are Teenagers Who Trip on Psychedelics More Likely to Develop Psychosis?
Posted: 7/12/2024A 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.
What Is Progressive Psytrance?
Posted: 7/12/2024If 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.
5 Activities To Do While Being On Shrooms This Summer
Posted: 7/11/2024Summer is here for a good time - not a long time. Check out these 5 summer activities to make your 2024 a year to remember.
Top Shrooms To Do This Summer
Posted: 7/10/2024Summer 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.
Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws
Posted: 7/10/2024Ayanna 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.
The True Story of the Fake Zombies
Posted: 7/10/2024The 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.
Did Renaissance Art Draw Inspiration from Mind-Altering Substances?
Posted: 7/9/2024Sociedelic 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.
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with MDMA Stumbles Over Pharmacological Dogma
Posted: 7/8/2024On 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.
Deep Dive with Laura Dawn: Psychedelic Creativity, Cultivating Resilience, and Spiritual Entrepreneurship
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MDMA-Assisted Therapy: Timelines and Controversies
Posted: 7/8/2024Wednesday, 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.
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.
Interview: George Bunnell of Strawberry Alarm Clock
Posted: 7/7/2024George 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.
Dr. Stephanie Michael Stewart on Ecological Medicine, Women’s Health, and Psychedelic Community
Posted: 7/5/2024Holistic 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.
The Western Medical Model for Psychedelics Is Built on Cultural Erasure
Posted: 7/5/2024Susan 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.
The science of magic mushrooms: Fascinating findings from 7 new studies of psilocybin
Posted: 7/4/2024In recent years, the resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances has spotlighted psilocybin as a potential breakthrough in mental health treatment.
Judaism is Psychedelic: How psychedelics are Rekindling Jewish Practice and Healing
Posted: 7/4/2024Wednesday, 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.
Sex and DMT: The Path to Transcendent Euphoria
Posted: 7/4/2024Author 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.
Psychedelic compound reduces cluster headache frequency by 50% in new study
Posted: 7/3/2024Psilocybin 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.