In the mid-1980s, America was deeply entrenched in its War on Drugs. The media was saturated with sensationalized headlines about the dangers of drug use and trade. One such article, titled “The Losing War Against ‘Designer Drugs’,” was featured in the June 24th, 1985 issue of Business Week. The article discussed the cat-and-mouse game of …
The War on Drugs: A Look Back and the Path Forward with MAPS Read More »
Conservative lawmakers don’t typically advocate for loosening drug restrictions, but a bill that Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw recently introduced into the U.S. House does just that. Crenshaw’s bill would direct the Secretary of Defense to fund treatment and studies on drugs like psilocybin and MDMA for active-duty military with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries. Private …
Dan Crenshaw’s psychedelic therapy bill gets Wild Coalition Read More »
Many of us are familiar with the concept of personal growth. It’s about becoming a better version of ourselves, right? Absolutely! But the real magic happens when we learn to integrate these changes into our everyday lives. This process, called integration, can be the secret ingredient to lasting change and personal development. Integration is like …
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In this episode, I discuss what psilocybin is (chemically) and how it works at the cellular and neural circuit level to trigger neuroplasticity, which is our brain’s ability to rewire itself in ways that lead to long-lasting shifts in our emotional, cognitive and behavioral patterns and abilities. I discuss the emerging clinical trial evidence for …
How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks Read More »
Dive Deep into the World of Psychedelic Integration Join Our Experiential Workshop and Empower Your Community July 8-9, 2023: Saturday and SundayHampton Inn: South County, St. Louis9 – 5 PM Learn how to effectively support others in integrating their psychedelic experiences and make a positive impact on their lives. St. Louis, it’s time to step …
New research published in iScience provides unique insights into how psilocybin alters brain activity during psychedelic experiences. The findings suggest that while the overall activity of the brain becomes more chaotic during the psychedelic state, the brain’s ability to maintain complex interactions in response to external stimulation is not affected. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring …
The Psychedelic Society of St. Louis will be announcing an upcoming psychedelic integration workshop on July 8-9th for anyone who wants to develop and enhance their skills to facilitate their own Psychedelic Integration Circle. You will find more information and be able to reserve your spot on Tuesday when the sign up page goes live. …
James Fadiman is a psychologist and writer who is recognized as one of the pioneering figures in the exploration and study of psychedelics. He was part of the early research on psychedelics in the 1960s, studying their potential therapeutic use and effects on creativity, before the substances became illegal. Fadiman earned his undergraduate degree from …
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon’s pioneering experiment with legalized magic mushrooms took a step closer to reality as the first “facilitators” who will accompany clients as they experience the drug received their state licenses, authorities said Tuesday. Voters approved the regulated use of psilocybin in a 2020 ballot measure, and anticipation has been building over the past 2 …
Planning a trip? Oregon’s magic mushroom experiment advances Read More »
Mapping Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform As the psychedelic renaissance contributes to a swelling pool of safety and efficacy data pertaining to the potential therapeutic benefits of psychedelic medicine, many localities—particularly in North America—are revising their legal frameworks. This is happening in a number of ways: from the least rigorous incarnation which involves making the enforcement …
The psychedelic renaissance is undergoing a dramatic resurgence. Read More »
