Biography/Memoir

What the future holds for [psychedelic mushrooms]

“We’re talking about several thousands… that are suffering every day that treatment continues to be withheld from them,” Bruce Tobin [of the University of Toronto launched the Centre for Psychedelic Studies] said. “Treatment delayed is treatment denied.” [Dana Larsen], the longtime cannabis rights advocate from Vancouver is known for protesting against drug laws… has now…

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Science

Meth use up sixfold, fentanyl use quadrupled in U.S. in last 6 years

Samples testing positive for fentanyl also tested positive for meth rose almost 14-fold… and by more than sixfold for cocaine and heroin. Similarly, the percentage [of] tests coming back positive for the highly potent — and sometimes fatal — opioid fentanyl have more than quadrupled since 2013, the study found. Original Article (UPI):Meth use up…

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Biography/Memoir

…psilocybin trial data explores group psychedelic sessions

The motivation behind these group dosage experiments is primarily about exploring ways to streamline the treatment process… [COMPASS claims] scheduling more than one patient at a time offers the potential for accelerating the pace of clinical trials. However, it is worth noting, this particular study was conducted with psychologically healthy individuals, and not subjects suffering…

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Biography/Memoir

Investors are starting to bet big on psychedelic medicine…

Private investment in the space needs to be coupled with research into their social impact… Liana Gillooly, a development officer at MAPS, a non-profit investigating the therapeutic uses of psychedelics, with an early focus on MDMA as a potential treatment for PTSD. But Gillooly said that funding needs to be set aside for “safe contexts”…

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Science

Magic Mushroom…

Based on what is known about the cannabinoids in cannabis plants… …it is plausible that there is synergy going on between the multiple active and inactive compounds in these mushrooms. Magic mushrooms contain more than just psilocybin … seemingly minor differences in the chemical structures can have dramatic effects on the cellular and clinical pharmacology of…

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Politics

Voters may vote on… magic mushrooms

§ 11395.130 Personal Protections. No local regulation may be so excessive or burdensome as to make it functionally impractical for adults to cultivate Psilocybin Mushrooms as otherwise authorized in this section. It shall be lawful and not a violation … for an adult … to use Psilocybin Mushrooms in one’s home or on any privately…

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Modern Culture

A glimpse of life… magic mushroom [integration]

America’s coming debate over psychedelics will be fierce; fears of public health and moral decline will swirl around the national conversation. It was a fun week. One morning, I went to a microdose yoga class, where students, some of whom had very little experience with drugs, were served a few truffles to munch on before…

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Science

Psychedelic mushrooms have been confirmed as the world’s safest…[psychoactive]

Magic mushrooms are officially your safest [psychoactive], according to… scientists. Only 0.2 percent of users, male and female, who had [consumed psilocybe mushrooms] reported having to undergo emergency treatment. This is compared to a global average of 4.8 percent of meth users, 3.2 percent of synthetic weed smokers and 1.3 percent of [alcohol drinkers]. Original Article…

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Anthropology

Nearly 100 cities are considering decriminalizing psychedelics, map shows

The movement to decriminalize psychedelics has spread so rapidly this year that it can be hard to keep track. …campaigns that have introduced City Council resolutions or are in the process of getting such measures on legislative agendas. Original Article (Marijuana Moment):Nearly 100 Cities Are Considering Decriminalizing Psychedelics, Map ShowsArtwork Fair Use: Scottdarbey

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