STUDY SUGGESTS PSILOCYBIN INCREASES MINDFULNESS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY MYSTICAL EXPERIENCES

STUDY SUGGESTS PSILOCYBIN INCREASES MINDFULNESS, ESPECIALLY WHEN ACCOMPANIED BY MYSTICAL EXPERIENCES

A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology investigates the relationship between psilocybin, mindfulness, mystical-type experiences, and serotonin receptors in the brain. Following participants for three months after a dose of psilocybin, the new findings indicate that when taking psilocybin, those who report mystical-type experiences are more likely to have increased trait mindfulness. In addition, those who […]

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How Activists Are Transitioning After Denver Psilocybin Decriminalization

How Activists Are Transitioning After Denver Psilocybin Decriminalization

Denver decriminalized use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms this spring, but the city is slowly learning how to implement this reform. Kevin Matthews, Executive Director of the successful Decriminalize Denver campaign, is continuing to help lead this effort in meetings with local officials and community leaders. His goal is to help everyone understand the safety and legality […]

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LSD INDUCES BOTH AN “AFTERGLOW” FOR MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND A COGNITIVE “HANGOVER,” STUDY FINDS

LSD INDUCES BOTH AN “AFTERGLOW” FOR MEMORY PERFORMANCE AND A COGNITIVE “HANGOVER,” STUDY FINDS

LSD appears to induce both improvements and impairments to cognitive functioning that can be observed on the day after consumption, according to a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology. The findings shed new light on the prolonged cognitive effects of the classic psychedelic substance. “Psychedelics principally impair cognitive functioning during their acute effects. Nevertheless, growing […]

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