Four particular psychedelics have been the subject of most of the recent psychiatric research and have been or are being investigated in terms of eating disorders—Ketamine, MDMA, Psilocybin, and Ayahuasca. KetamineKetamine has been used in higher dosages as an anesthetic for decades. In lower dosages, it can temporarily modify consciousness. It has been studied for […]
Every user is looking for something different when they take magic mushrooms. Some users want the most intense effects possible, some want an enjoyable trip without putting themselves at too much risk of negative side effects, and some simply use shrooms for their subtle yet powerful benefits. As such, it helps to know about the […]
Most people nowadays have heard of magic mushrooms, even if they’ve never tried them for themselves. Magic mushrooms are commonly associated with their intense psychoactive effects, such as their ability to induce hallucinations and mind-altering experiences. However, research suggests they can also have a range of therapeutic benefits. What’s more, the history of magic mushrooms goes […]
When it comes to using magic shrooms, which are a popular fungus that causes psychoactive effects, many people focus on the psilocybin in them. The psilocybin is the most common psychoactive component of magic mushrooms, which are also known as shrooms. Many times, the research done on shrooms focuses on only psilocybin, and not the entire […]
Psychologists explore potential benefits of hallucinogens for mental health disordersCan psychedelic drugs heal? Summary : Many people think of psychedelics as relics from the hippie generation or something taken by ravers and music festival-goers, but they may one day be used to treat disorders ranging from social anxiety to depression, according to research presented at […]
Do Psychedelics Have the Power to Change Minds? Clinical trials of MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and ayahuasca are offering a glimpse that the future may hold psychiatric treatments far different from daily drug prescriptions currently used for anxiety and addictive disorders. Research is only beginning to unravel how these experiences in altered states of consciousness produce […]
When psychologist Martin Seligman became president of the American Psychological Association (APA) in 1998, he did something radical. Over the years, he had grown tired of his fields’ constant focus on the negative (mental illness, trauma, suffering, pain) and felt that more attention should be paid to the other side of the coin: happiness, well-being, […]