Science

Do different psilocybe mushrooms produce different effects…

December 12, 2022By

…the idea that certain mushroom species/strains/cultivars might elicit distinct types of experience isn’t entirely unreasonable, since a handful of different potentially psychoactive tryptophan-derived tryptamines have been detected in Psilocybe and related mushroom genera… given that different species possess different alkaloid fingerprints, is it plausible that different mushrooms might reliably produce distinct psychedelic effects… Variations in precursors and activity of…

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Biography/Memoir

…tianeptine withdrawals…

December 12, 2022By

“People are using it either to manage or withdrawal from harder, harsher stuff, or they’re kind of starting their journey and developing an unhealthy relationship with it based on its effects – and its effects are opioid-like effects,” said Dr. Patrick Marshalek, an associate professor at West Virginia University’s School of Medicine.  “I’ve spent about…

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Science

Magic mushroom… ameliorates some cognitive deficits in autistic…

December 12, 2022By

Microdoses of psilocybin… have been found to normalize certain elements of cognitive performance in young rats with autism. And while it’s far too early to say if the drug produces the same benefits in humans with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the fact that larger doses of psilocybin were less effective in rats does at least lend some credibility…

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Politics

[Oregon]; county commissioners restrict psychedelic mushroom businesses

December 11, 2022By

Jackson County, [Oregon], commissioners voted… to block psychedelic mushroom retreat centers in rural parts of the county and allow businesses that administer mushrooms to customers in general commercial zones only. Some businesses have proposed creating mushroom retreat centers in rural natural settings like [Synthesis at] Buckhorn Springs Resort and the New Frontier Ranch east of…

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Science

What has the psilocybin renaissance taught us?

December 9, 2022By

The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances assigned a safety score to psilocybin far better than aspirin. This score is based on toxicity along with effects of public health. Despite common minor side effects, it does not appear to be a direct health risk… wait a second and read the fine print – it…

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Anthropology

…bail set… in Shroom House raid

December 9, 2022By

“Based on the government’s allegations… thought what they were doing was lawful,” said… public defender… the judge set each of their bails at $1.5 million… Senator Elizabeth Steiner said, “This was 100% not what was intended with Measure 109. I don’t think I can be any clearer than that.” She continued, “The therapeutic psilocybin will…

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Anthropology

…psilocybin mushroom dispensaries [and health and wellness shops] are popping up across North America

December 8, 2022By

…many people aren’t going to wait… …while the legal status of these shops are in limbo, overall, it’s a sign that times are changing faster than policymakers know how to respond. What’s even more compelling than these openings is the extreme demand for [psilocybin]… hundreds of Portland, Oregon residents stood in line for hours in…

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Modern Culture

[Oregon] psilocybin; police make arrests

December 8, 2022By

“Good, I want convictions. This was an illegal distribution of a controlled substance. I wanted it shut down,” Portland Mayor Wheeler said… The Portland Police Bureau said it was up to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) to handle the situation but added that its drug task force was aware of the business and looking into…

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