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WednesdayJul 29, 2020 10:00 am

Oakland Psychedelics Activists Unveil Plan to Legalize Plant Therapy Healing Ceremonies

Psychedelics activists in Oakland, California have unveiled an initiative that seeks to allow Oakland City residents to legally use different entheogenic substances during plant medicine healing ceremonies. The measure is the result of the work done by the group Decriminalize Nature, the same group which was behind the initiative that saw the decriminalization of plant-based psychedelics like magic mushrooms and ayahuasca. This new measure was submitted to Noel Gallo (D), the same Councilmember who sponsored the successful measure to remove psychedelic plants and fungi from the list of top law enforcement priorities in the city. It is interesting to note…

TuesdayJul 28, 2020 10:00 am

Why Taking Psychedelics Could Be Good for You

For decades, psychedelics have been given a bad rap and it is no wonder that many people’s first reaction is one of avoidance once psychedelic drugs are mentioned. While it is true that every drug, including psychedelics, has a bad side, they each have their own benefits and this discussion highlights some of the most compelling reasons why you might want to consider psychedelic drugs at some point in your life. Get a Deeper Appreciation of Life Many studies have shown that when people take psychedelics, they report that they are more satisfied with their lives and they now appreciate…

MondayJul 27, 2020 3:00 pm

6 Steps to an Enjoyable Psychedelic Experience

Have you just decided to go for your first psychedelic trip? Well, congrats! But before you do, here is a handy list of steps that are recommended so that you can increase the chances of a successful first experience. Respect the Trip This particular step isn’t exactly earthshaking, but it is important for you to realize from the onset that a psychedelic experience is a powerful one. Once you acknowledge this fact, you will not be surprised by any intense emotions or experiences that you have while under the influence of the psychedelic. Consequently, you will be in a better…

MondayJul 27, 2020 10:00 am

4 Key Insights Regarding Psychedelics Sitters

What is in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet, according to William Shakespeare, the greatest English poet to grace this planet. This debate about the value of a name comes to mind when you consider how to refer to the people that watch over those who are undergoing a psychedelic experience. Some call them guides, others refer to them as sitters, and others call them facilitators while many in contemporary society would understand if these people are called therapists. Their name notwithstanding, here are some key insights about the roles and experience of being…

FridayJul 24, 2020 2:50 pm

Psychedelics and Contemplations of Death

There is a close link between death and the use of psychedelics, and many people who take high doses of psychedelics report experiences that are no different from those who have had a near-death experience. The flight instructions issued by Johns Hopkins even go as far as stating that should a participant say that they feel as if they are dying, that person should be encouraged to give themselves permission to die. This recommendation is given on the strength of the realization that each time someone feels as though they are dying, they emerge from that experience having gone through…

FridayJul 24, 2020 1:25 pm

Cybin Corp. Potentially Poised to be First Company Bringing Psychedelic Medicine to Treat Major Depressive Disorder

Psychedelics have shown positive results for treatment of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, ADHD Big pharma failed to bring drug innovations in mental health space; psychedelics may satisfy vast unmet need With secured delivery mechanisms and manufacturing contract in hand, Cybin appears well positioned to capitalize on growing market trend As big pharma has failed to bring groundbreaking drug innovations into the mental health space, new data increasingly shows that psychedelics may close this gap, creating an entirely new market of safe and effective psychedelics medicines (http://ibn.fm/M6gla). Cybin Corp., a leading Canada-based, life-sciences company, is focused…

FridayJul 24, 2020 10:15 am

Why Psychedelics and Meditation Go Well Together

Meditation can be described as a way of changing your state of awareness without using any substances. This practice is not new, especially in the Buddhist community, to whose religion meditation is a vital part of. Recent developments in scientific research have led to the interest of scientists in studying the benefits of meditation as part of psychedelic treatment modalities. It is unclear how important psychedelics are in the meditation path for the Buddhist community. What is clear though, is that meditation and psychedelics are somehow entangled and work well together. The scientific research of meditation in cognitive neuroscience has…

ThursdayJul 23, 2020 3:30 pm

5 Great Psychedelics Movies You Should Watch

Psychedelics have come a long way in the film industry. They can be seen in early 1960s film experiments by filmmakers like Jonas Mekas, Jordan Belson and Stan Brakhage as their movies gave several instances of recreational drug use. These films use figurative scenes that grow into shapes or figures that signify hallucinations and mythical figures. Such experiences soon found their way into mainstream movies like Kubrick's 2001 Space Odyssey in 1968. To reenact a psychedelic trip in a film is however not as easy as it sounds and accurately converting the experience into images is something filmmakers have had…

ThursdayJul 23, 2020 10:00 am

Psychedelic Navigation and the RAIN Technique

So much goes on during a psychedelic 'trip.' For example, a patient undertaking psychedelic treatment goes through a mixture of emotions throughout the journey process. The emotions can be deep and overwhelming, confusing, or upsetting the patient even more. The change of perception and visualizing unexplainable phenomena can be too much for the mind to take. That's why therapists came up with a meditation technique called "RAIN' to help patients control emotions during therapeutic experiences. This technique allows you to face difficult emotions with an open mindset that allows psychedelic exploration. It helps eliminate any fears, and the patient can…

WednesdayJul 22, 2020 3:00 pm

Quiet Rooms and Psychedelic Trips

Noise and social gatherings are two of the most inappropriate environments for taking psychedelics. They are the major causes of bad trips, especially since the individual's mind is not at peace. Psychiatrists now advocate for a quiet room to be set aside to allow patients to find time to themselves during sessions. The quiet room is a space set apart free of any distractions, such as music or conversations. If, for instance, the sessions are in an apartment, get an extra room, separate from the main room where the sessions will take place. The quiet room is necessary when individuals…

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