Introduction to Women and Psychedelics
Posted: 7/26/2024Women and Psychedelics: Uncovering Invisible Voices highlights the overlooked contributions of women in the history and science of psychedelics. It emphasizes the essential roles women have played in research, therapy, and cultural practices across different regions and eras, challenging traditional, male-dominated narratives of psychedelic history. The post Introduction to <i>Women and Psychedelics</i> appeared first on Chacruna.
Teenage Wasteland–The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 by Edoardo Genzolini
Posted: 7/26/2024The Who had a special relationship with San Francisco’s Winterland Ballroom, where they played some of their most memorable shows. The post Teenage Wasteland–The Who at Winterland, 1968 and 1976 by Edoardo Genzolini appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Artist Spotlight: Mars-1
Posted: 7/24/2024Mars-1 is a San Francisco-based visual artist who uses organic shapes to create surreal images with a distinctly extraterrestial feel. The post Artist Spotlight: Mars-1 appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Psilocybin reduces alcohol use by altering gene expression in brain’s reward center
Posted: 7/23/2024Psilocybin reduces alcohol consumption in rats by altering specific brain pathways, suggesting potential for new treatments for alcohol use disorder, according to a study published in Brain.
The Classic Psychedelic: Salvia Divinorum
Posted: 7/23/2024Salvia Divinorum is considered to be one of the strongest and most psychedelic plants on Earth. This is what you need to know before you embark on this journey.
Here’s How Psychedelics Legalization Is Unfolding In Colorado
Posted: 7/23/2024Psychedelics-related crimes and hospitalizations have not increased since the law passed in 2022, according to an analysis by the Reason Foundation. [...] Read More... The post Here’s How Psychedelics Legalization Is Unfolding In Colorado appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Deep Dive with Mikaela de la Myco: Psychedelic Motherhood, Intuitive Health, and Womb Care
Posted: 7/22/2024New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday SUBSCRIBE ON YOUR [...] Read More... The post Deep Dive with Mikaela de la Myco: Psychedelic Motherhood, Intuitive Health, and Womb Care appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Kanna - The Natural Molly
Posted: 7/21/2024Kanna has a rich history of use among the Khoisan people of South Africa, who valued it for its mood-enhancing properties. Can this be the natural MDMA?
Evolve by Phish–Album Review
Posted: 7/21/2024The Vermont-based band nods to their zany past while displaying resolute maturescence on their first new studio release in four years. The post Evolve by Phish–Album Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Unbelievable Claims of Psymposia about MAPS and MDMA-Assisted Therapy
Posted: 7/19/2024Geoff Bathje, initially supportive of Psymposia’s critiques within the psychedelic field, has grown skeptical of their recent approach. Bathje argues that Psymposia’s criticism of MAPS and Lykos lacks nuance and may perpetuate stigma and hinder drug policy reform. He believes Psymposia’s tactics and rigid views could harm efforts for a balanced, inclusive approach to psychedelic therapy. The post The Unbelievable Claims of Psymposia about MAPS and MDMA-Assisted Therapy appeared first on Chacruna.
Across the River of Stars by Beachwood Sparks–Album Review.
Posted: 7/19/2024The Beachwood Sparks just delivered Across the River of Stars, their first album in twelve years–produced by The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson. The post Across the River of Stars by Beachwood Sparks–Album Review. appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
The Healing Power of Ayahuasca and Film
Posted: 7/18/2024Wednesday, August 7th, 2024 from 12:00-1:30pm PDT Register for this event here. Maxi Cohen is a filmmaker whose groundbreaking movies have played in theaters, festivals, and on television around the world […] The post The Healing Power of Ayahuasca and Film appeared first on Chacruna.
Special Issue on Power, Discrimination, and Privilege in Individuals and Institutions
Posted: 7/18/2024Chacruna introduces a special issue of "Frontiers in Psychology," examining power, discrimination, and privilege. The discussion covers biases like racism and sexism, aiming to uncover root problems in power distribution. Researchers from diverse backgrounds contribute to the 20 articles that make up this special issue. The post Special Issue on Power, Discrimination, and Privilege in Individuals and Institutions appeared first on Chacruna.
Why Are Hexagons Common During Psychedelic Journeys?
Posted: 7/17/2024The author, Adam Miezio, explains why people tend to see hexagons while tripping. The post Why Are Hexagons Common During Psychedelic Journeys? appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Mind-Bending: Psilocybin Reshapes Brain Networks for Weeks
Posted: 7/17/2024A new study reveals that psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, temporarily disrupts brain networks involved in introspective thinking, like daydreaming and memory. These changes persist for weeks, potentially making the brain more flexible and improving mental health. The findings could pave the way for psilocybin-based therapies for depression and PTSD. The research underscores the importance of using these drugs under medical supervision.
OpenScope Project Unveils Brain’s Secrets
Posted: 7/15/2024The OpenScope program is investigating neural activity through four new projects, exploring topics like psilocybin's effects, motion perception, visual texture recognition, and subtle changes in appearance. By using advanced imaging techniques in mice, researchers aim to understand how the brain processes these complex functions.
Hot Goss with Abbie Rosner: Boomers Are Tripping, Embracing Elderhood, and Accepting Death
Posted: 7/15/2024New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday New episodes every Monday https://youtu.be/JWY0ZpqOGBMVideo can’t be [...] Read More... The post Hot Goss with Abbie Rosner: Boomers Are Tripping, Embracing Elderhood, and Accepting Death appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
4 Journaling Methods to Boost Beneficial Psychedelic Processes
Posted: 7/15/2024When it comes to learning and growing from our psychedelic experiences, we need to do more than simply take the substances and expect all the magic to happen. We need to utilise other methods in our preparation and our integration for these experiences. Different methods can help set us up for insightful experiences, and then […] The post 4 Journaling Methods to Boost Beneficial Psychedelic Processes appeared first on Maps of the Mind.
The Church at the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, July 8, 2024–Live Review
Posted: 7/14/2024The Church recently stopped in at the B Street Theater in Sacramento, California and performed a double set as scheduled opening act The Afghan Whigs failed to show up. The post The Church at the B Street Theatre in Sacramento, July 8, 2024–Live Review appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Brain imaging study sheds light on how magic mushrooms paint vivid images behind your eyelids
Posted: 7/12/2024Neuroimaging research has found that psilocybin increases self-inhibition in visual brain regions and enhances top-down connectivity, leading to vivid, internally generated visual imagery with eyes closed.
Color Green Release New Album: Fools Parade
Posted: 7/12/2024The Los Angeles psych act known as Color Green, in which all members contribute vocals, released their sophomore set Fools Parade today. The post Color Green Release New Album: Fools Parade appeared first on Psychedelic Scene Magazine.
Are Teenagers Who Trip on Psychedelics More Likely to Develop Psychosis?
Posted: 7/12/2024A recent study published in JAMA Psychiatry looks at thousands of adolescent twins to get a better understanding of how psychedelics impact teens. [...] Read More... The post Are Teenagers Who Trip on Psychedelics More Likely to Develop Psychosis? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
What Is Progressive Psytrance?
Posted: 7/12/2024If you’ve been to a dance music festival in the last decade, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a tent packed with colorfully dressed humans dancing nonstop to fast-paced, vaguely alien music. It’s called psytrance, and its fans are absolutely spellbound by its psychedelic, trance-like qualities. Psytrance is booming around the world, particularly in Europe, [...] Read More... The post What Is Progressive Psytrance? appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Psymposia’s Response to Heroic Hearts’ Pharma-Backed Press Conference
Posted: 7/11/2024Veterans deserve the highest quality treatment for PTSD. It’s unacceptable and dangerous to use veterans as guinea pigs for a big pharma profit grab without resolving safety and efficacy concerns. The post Psymposia’s Response to Heroic Hearts’ Pharma-Backed Press Conference appeared first on Psymposia.
5 Activities To Do While Being On Shrooms This Summer
Posted: 7/11/2024Summer is here for a good time - not a long time. Check out these 5 summer activities to make your 2024 a year to remember.
Top Shrooms To Do This Summer
Posted: 7/10/2024Summer is upon us whether you're just starting your journey or a seasoned psychonaught these 5 strains will make your summer of 2024 one to remember.
Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws
Posted: 7/10/2024Ayanna Bell's commentary explores the relevance of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail," highlighting his distinctions between just and unjust laws. It critiques the "white moderate" mindset, exemplified by President Biden, and identifies current unjust laws, particularly the criminalization of psilocybin, which perpetuate systemic racial injustices and cultural erasure. The post Morals Will Always Outweigh Unjust Laws appeared first on Chacruna.