How DMT Psychedelic Alters Perception of Reality
Posted: 3/20/2023The psychedelic compound DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) increases connectivity across the brain, allowing for greater communication between different areas and networks. The brain changes are most prominent in brain areas linked to higher functioning, such as imagination.
Lemon Tek With Magic Mushrooms: Recipes, Strains, Dosages, Effects, and More
Posted: 3/15/2023Magic mushrooms can be consumed in many ways, including chocolate, fresh smoothies, blue honey, and even psilocybin tea, each with its own pros and cons. The content in this post is intended solely for educational and harm-reduction purposes. We do not endorse the use or purchase of illegal substances in any way. Among many psychedelic... The post Lemon Tek With Magic Mushrooms: Recipes, Strains, Dosages, Effects, and More appeared first on PSYfront.
Can You Do Shrooms on Your Period?
Posted: 3/1/2023Menstruation, a phase in a women's monthly cycle, is often accompanied by various side effects, such as feeling bloated, mood swings, headaches, abdominal cramps, and many more. Unfortunately, there has been no comprehensive scientific research on the effects of psychedelics on menstruation so far. However, many women psychonauts online ask, share experiences, and speculate whether or... The post Can You Do Shrooms on Your Period? appeared first on PSYfront.
Psychedelics May Help People Reinvent Themselves
Posted: 2/24/2023In addition to helping treat mental health disorders, psychedelic treatments can help people overcome addictions. A new study reports psychedelics can help smokers quit nicotine and remain smoke-free for at least five years.
Mystical and Insightful Psychedelic Experience May Improve Mental Health
Posted: 2/23/2023Recent studies have explored the use of psychedelics for the treatment of a range of mental health disorders. A new study reveals more insightful and mystical "trips" while exposed to psychedelics may be linked to an enduring reduction of symptoms for those with anxiety and depression.
How Is Sex Like on LSD? Sex on Acid Explained
Posted: 2/20/2023Psychedelic substances, such as magic mushrooms or LSD, heighten our senses and enhance our awareness of what is happening around us. People who regularly use psychedelic substances often enjoy experiencing them in different situations, such as listening to good music, enjoying tasty food, or even having sexual intercourse. Please note that the content presented in... The post How Is Sex Like on LSD? Sex on Acid Explained appeared first on PSYfront.
Scientists are finally taking a serious look at psilocybin for the treatment of cluster headaches
Posted: 2/20/2023The results from the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to systematically investigate the effects of psilocybin in cluster headache has been published in the scientific journal Headache. The initial study provides useful information for creating bigger and more conclusive studies in the future.
Receptor Location Matters for Psychedelic Drug Effects
Posted: 2/16/2023Location bias may explain how psychedelic medications work. Researchers found that engaging serotonin 2A receptors inside neurons promotes the growth of new connections, but engaging the same receptor on the outside of a neuron does not. The findings may guide the development of new psychoplastogens to treat a range of disorders including depression and PTSD.
Psilocybin appears to have a uniquely powerful relationship with nature relatedness
Posted: 2/10/2023The use of psilocybin, a hallucinogenic substance found in some "magic" mushrooms, has stronger connection to how people feel about nature compared to the use of other psychedelic drugs, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology.
Psilocybin might help reduce rumination and suppressive thoughts in depressed patients
Posted: 2/7/2023Many doctors treat depression with SSRIs, but could psychedelic medication be more effective? A study published in BJ Psych Open suggests that psilocybin, a psychedelic substance found in "magic" mushrooms, may be more beneficial than certain antidepressants for helping improve depressive symptoms related to thought suppression and rumination.
Can You Drive on Shrooms? - Few Warnings To Consider
Posted: 2/3/2023Magic mushrooms are a hallucinogenic drug, meaning they change perception, cause visual and auditory hallucinations, and distort the sense of time and space. Therefore, the question of whether it is safe to drive under the influence of shrooms or any other psychedelic might seem obvious to most people; nevertheless, this question still arises, especially among... The post Can You Drive on Shrooms? - Few Warnings To Consider appeared first on PSYfront.
Scientists are beginning to unravel the effects of psilocybin mushrooms on bipolar disorder
Posted: 1/21/2023A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology is the first to characterize the psychological impacts of psilocybin among people with bipolar disorder. The findings indicate that many people with bipolar disorder who consume psilocybin, the primary psychoactive component of psychedelic "magic mushrooms," believe that the experience is helpful. However, many also report adverse outcomes, such as manic symptoms.
The Rebirth of Psychedelic Medicine
Posted: 1/9/2023Often considered dangerous, mind-altering drugs, researchers are turning to the study of psychedelic therapies as a potential to treat an array of psychiatric conditions including depression and PTSD.
Can You Snort Psilocybin Shrooms?
Posted: 1/9/2023Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as "magic mushrooms" or "shrooms," are a type of mushroom that contains the naturally occurring compound psilocybin. When consumed, psilocybin can produce various psychological and physiological effects, including altered states of consciousness and changes in perception. While psilocybin mushrooms are typically consumed by ingesting them, some users find that the taste... The post Can You Snort Psilocybin Shrooms? appeared first on PSYfront.
A single, moderate dose of psilocybin reduces depressive symptoms for at least two weeks, controlled study finds
Posted: 1/2/2023A single dose of the psychedelic drug psilocybin combined with supportive counseling leads to significant reductions in depressive symptoms, according to a new double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The findings have recently been published in eClinicalMedicine.
Preparing for Ketamine Therapy: 7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Treatment
Posted: 12/11/2022Ketamine therapy is a revolutionary treatment option for individuals struggling with depression, PTSD, and other mental health conditions. Research has shown that ketamine can be effective at reducing symptoms of these conditions, sometimes even providing relief when other treatments have failed. If you're considering ketamine therapy, it's important to prepare yourself in order to get... The post Preparing for Ketamine Therapy: 7 Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Treatment appeared first on PSYfront.
What Happens When Dogs Eat Magic Mushrooms?
Posted: 12/9/2022Can dogs trip on shrooms? Yes, they can and do. In fact, some dogs have been reported to seek psilocybin mushrooms and trip out intentionally. However, a couple of Youtube dogs enjoying tripping doesn’t mean you should ever intentionally give your dog psilocybin mushrooms! If your dog ate magic mushrooms, you should immediately contact... The post What Happens When Dogs Eat Magic Mushrooms? appeared first on PSYfront.
How to Store LSD (A Full Guide)
Posted: 12/5/2022LSD is a delicate compound that requires care. When LSD is not correctly stored, its potency lowers, making dosing tricky. Without knowing how potent degraded LSD is, it can be tempting to take too much when it doesn’t work as anticipated or is assumed to be less powerful. LSD testing kits cannot show potency or... The post How to Store LSD (A Full Guide) appeared first on PSYfront.
Why Do Shrooms Make Me Cry?
Posted: 12/5/2022Magic mushroom trips have an emotional component that cannot and should not be ignored. By using psilocybin you choose to walk within your subconscious, that is why it is no wonder that you may experience a variety of complex emotions. Magic mushrooms may cause you to cry, and even the toughest people can end up... The post Why Do Shrooms Make Me Cry? appeared first on PSYfront.
The Heroic Dose: Navigating Powerful Mushroom Journeys
Posted: 11/11/2022“The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths; the image of creative rebirth; the eternal cycle of change within us; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know.” —Joseph Campbell There’s no doubt that psilocybin mushrooms can inspire powerful, unique, and transformative experiences. [...] Read More... The post The Heroic Dose: Navigating Powerful Mushroom Journeys appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Lion’s Mane Mushrooms
Posted: 6/22/2022It's true. You can still grow lion's mane even if you usually kill all of your plants. [...] Read More... The post A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Lion’s Mane Mushrooms appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Reishi Mushroom: Benefits List, Cultivation, and More
Posted: 5/20/2022Meet the "mushroom of immortality." [...] Read More... The post Reishi Mushroom: Benefits List, Cultivation, and More appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
22 Best Things to Do on Shrooms
Posted: 4/27/2022Tell your subconscious we said hello. [...] Read More... The post 22 Best Things to Do on Shrooms appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Medicinal Mushroom Supplement Benefits: North Spore Spotlight
Posted: 4/13/2022How often do you engage with mushrooms? For North Spore, supplements are a way to receive their gifts in daily life. Read on DoubleBlind. [...] Read More... The post Medicinal Mushroom Supplement Benefits: North Spore Spotlight appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Melmac Mushroom Strain: Effects, Potency & More
Posted: 4/6/2022Penis Envy's otherworldly relative is ready to take the limelight. [...] Read More... The post Melmac Mushroom Strain: Effects, Potency & More appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
Stargazer Mushroom Strain: Cultivation, Effects, & More
Posted: 3/23/2022They say this mushroom hails from Incan ruins—but how much do we really know about this “rare” cubensis? [...] Read More... The post Stargazer Mushroom Strain: Cultivation, Effects, & More appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.
The Complete Guide to the Best Mushroom Coffee
Posted: 3/16/2022We may earn a commission from links on this page, but we only feature products we back. While many will argue that there’s nothing better than a classic cup of coffee in the morning, we beg to differ. Don’t get us wrong一the aroma of freshly brewed coffee is a total lifesaver for hazy mornings. Still, [...] Read More... The post The Complete Guide to the Best Mushroom Coffee appeared first on DoubleBlind Mag.