Science

The first functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) study of psychedelics [was] published in 2012… 

December 4, 2024By

[In December 2024]; a [new] synergistic, multi-level understanding of psychedelics; a novel, synergistic understanding of psychedelics arising from systematic reviews and meta-analyses of three hierarchical levels of analysis: (1) subjective experience (phenomenology), (2) neuroimaging and (3) molecular pharmacology. The Altered States of Consciousness (ASC) scale is one popular questionnaire that captures several of these subjective…

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Science

Scientists uncover fascinating link between psychedelic experiences and heart activity

November 11, 2024By

“Most psychedelic research has focused on the brain, but I became increasingly convinced that we were overlooking something crucial. This idea was reinforced by the growing field of somatic therapy and the way psychedelics seem to help reconnect people’s minds with their bodies,” said study author Valérie Bonnelle, an independent researcher who received a PhD…

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Biography/Memoir

Ballot question 4 to legalize psychedelics…

October 23, 2024By

If the measure passes, Massachusetts residents over 21 would be able to grow, possess, and use certain natural psychedelics – but the commercial sale of the substances would remain prohibited. Supporters – including the Washington, D.C.-based New Approach PAC and Massachusetts for Mental Health Options – have raised more than $6 million dollars in support…

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Politics

Colorado… psychedelics…

February 6, 2024By

Five psychedelic substances… in Colorado, including psilocybin. That means personal possession, cultivation, use and sharing are not illegal or grounds for arrest… according to the statute, anyone over 21 who grows, manufactures, uses, possesses or shares a “personal” amount… is not breaking state or local laws. The greeter at a 21-plus party in Denver offers…

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Politics

Maryland bill would create psychedelics task force to recommend online sales and delivery systems for psilocybin, DMT and mescaline

January 27, 2024By

The bill from Del. Guy Guzzone (D) and five cosponsors would establish a “Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances” under the state Department of Health… will be required to study and make policy recommendations on, including “systems to support statewide online sales of natural psychedelic substances with home delivery” They would need…

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Spirituality

California judge rules against feds in psychedelic tea case

January 9, 2024By

U.S. Magistrate Judge Stanley A. Boone disagreed with Merrick Garland on all counts. “The court finds plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged a genuine threat of imminent prosecution … and this supports the conclusion that plaintiffs have demonstrated standing,” the judge states. “The court finds plaintiffs have sufficiently alleged a genuine threat of imminent prosecution … and…

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