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Psilocybin Therapy in Colorado: Facing Pushback?

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Colorado cities impose moratoriums & zoning laws on psilocybin therapy despite legalization. What does this mean for the future?

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Psilocybin and Depression: Does It Rewire the Brain?

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Does psilocybin rewire the brain to treat depression? Learn how psychedelics may help alleviate depression symptoms by altering brain connections.

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Did Oprah Just Make Psychedelics Mainstream?

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Oprah's latest podcast on psychedelic therapy sparks debate. Is mainstream America finally accepting psilocybin?

Psilocybin Therapy: Is It Safe and Effective?

Psilocybin Therapy: Is It Safe and Effective?

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Psilocybin therapy is gaining traction for mental health treatment. Learn how scientific research is shaping its safe use in therapeutic settings.

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Psychedelic Therapy: Can It Help Cancer & Addiction?

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Psilocybin therapy may improve mental health in cancer patients and those with alcohol use disorder. Learn about its potential benefits and safety.

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Psilocybin for Depression: Does It Really Work?

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Psilocybin shows promise for treatment-resistant depression. Learn about clinical trials and potential benefits of psychedelic therapy.

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Psilocybin and Empathy: Can It Help Depression?

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New research finds psilocybin increases emotional empathy in depressed individuals. Explore the benefits and risks of psychedelic therapy.

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Psychedelic Guilt: Benefit or Burden?

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Discover if experiencing shame during a psychedelic trip can enhance personal growth. Learn about psilocybin, Datura, and more.

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Magic Mushrooms: Did Decriminalization Increase Risks?

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Investigate the relationship between magic mushroom decriminalization and potential risks. Our site provides insights into this topic and its implications.

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Psilocybin and Brain Connectivity: What’s the Link?

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🧠 Psilocybin significantly increases brain connectivity by reducing activity in the default mode network (DMN) and enhancing communication across ...
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Are Psychonauts Less Afraid of Death?

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🧠 A 2025 study found that regular psychedelic users report significantly lower levels of death anxiety due to experiences of ego dissolution and d...
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Psilocybin Therapy: Are Underground Guides Needed?

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🧠 Clinical psilocybin therapy is becoming mainstream, but underground guides worry about losing traditional, spiritual, and community-based healin...
Are Hallucinogens Becoming More Popular in the U.S.?

Are Hallucinogens Becoming More Popular in the U.S.?

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📈 Hallucinogen use in the U.S. has surged, with LSD use increasing from 0.9% in 2002 to 4% in 2019. 🧠 Research suggests psychedelics may help trea...
Psilocybin in Yeast: A Breakthrough for Depression?

Psilocybin in Yeast: A Breakthrough for Depression?

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🧪 Scientists have successfully engineered yeast to produce psilocybin, eliminating the need for traditional magic mushroom cultivation. 💊 Research...
This Is Your Brain On Mushrooms: Understanding Desynchronization and Therapeutic Benefits of Psilocybin

This Is Your Brain On Mushrooms: Understanding Desynchronization and Therapeutic Benefits of Psilocybin

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1. Introduction: Psilocybin Mushrooms Will Blow Your Mind In recent years psilocybin mushrooms – aka “magic mushrooms” – have been getting a lot of...
Stoned Ape Theory: Did Psilocybin Mushrooms Shape Human Evolution?

Stoned Ape Theory: Did Psilocybin Mushrooms Shape Human Evolution?

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The Stoned Ape Theory Could a mushroom have been the key to human cognition, culture and society? This is the question at the heart of the Stoned A...