…argues that psilocybin should be made available under state and federal right-to-try laws… [seeking] approval to cultivate psilocybin mushrooms and use them in treatment. This isn’t the first time DEA has found itself battling lawsuits over the criminalization of controlled substances that hold therapeutic value… [reflecting the need to] realize the promise of state and…
…for-profit ventures don’t get a free pass. They can also cause harm, and they often do. [Christian Angermayer, funder of ATAI/COMPASS states] “In no way do I believe the for-profit medical model will negatively impact the lives of indigenous shamans… one point which is very dear to my heart in this context is decriminalization. Nobody…
Supposedly, we are living through a “psychedelic renaissance.” Psychedelic science portrays itself as a vanguard revolutionizing mental health care, while remaining firmly focused on developing treatments defined within these same antiquated models. As psychedelic advocates and practitioners with decades of experience, having worked with thousands of people, we believe we need a serious examination of…
If… nervous about using shrooms… [some suggest]… 1 gram dried. Ingesting this amount will feel mostly like a new kind of buzz that simply lasts a long time. Up to around 1.5 grams will feel like an even stronger buzz, but with [likely] no perceptible change in your vision or hearing or in how well…
I suggest we all first ask ourselves, “Is this an ethical tool that could really help me to improve?” There are many excellent options that will give you a solid “yes” to the latter… choose species that grow well, grow widely, and grow quickly. Start small, start conservative, and ask more questions than you think…
You’re studying how psilocybin may help children with autism. What is the connection between psilocybin, autism, and the microbiome? I’m predicting that in the next 10 years, you’re going to have 10 to 20 distinct autistic sub disorders. And they’re going to be treated differently. We know the dopamine system is part of the problem…
I made the decision to walk away because… I was dealing with light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, impulse control issues, insomnia, slurred speech, memory issues, concentration… focus… anxiety. Original Article (USA Today):Former NHL player says psilocybin mushrooms saved his lifeArtwork Fair Use: Fanny Schertzer
“While we agree that there is a need for innovation in mental health care, we firmly believe that this should be developed along existing regulatory standards with FDA oversight,” George Goldsmith, CEO and co-founder of Compass, said. “Clearly, a majority of Oregon voters think differently… well, this is a really interesting experiment. That’s what Oregon…
One final point here is the example of cannabis in our culture: drug warriors justified their opposition to medical cannabis in part by pointing to FDA approval of synthetic THC (Marinol) as the way we as a society should approve and integrate the medicine. This resonates with drug warrior D.A.R.E.-style paranoia, forgetting that it is…
An agenda to decriminalize plant-based psychedelics continues to spread. These efforts, effective at the city level, aim to remove any remaining limits on personal possession of psychedelics, thereby restoring an individual’s right to enhance his or her well-being through home and/or ceremonial use, without fear of arrest and prosecution. The emphasis here is on cognitive…
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