Psychedelics, sex and intimacy. Photo credit: twenty20 photos. Humans have used psychedelics throughout history, influencing many cultures along the way. These drugs were mostly used in religious ceremonies or for their medical benefits. However, the ancient Egyptians had another use for them. The pharaohs and nobles of ancient Egypt would ingest the extract of the blue … [Read more...] about A Contemporary Guide to Hallucinogens and Sex
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Psilocybin and its Overlap With Cannabis use
There is a significant overlap between psilocybin and cannabis users. Photo credit: Cannabis_Pics. Efforts to decriminalize psychedelics like psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in “magic mushrooms,” are gaining traction throughout the U.S. Psilocybin, exactly like cannabis, is a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. But despite … [Read more...] about Psilocybin and its Overlap With Cannabis use
Two Maryland Therapy Centers Show Psilocybin’s Effects in Action
Therapy facilities like Sunstone Therapies in Potomac, Maryland, have started administering psilocybin to patients in medical settings. Although Sunstone is less than a year old, Chris Baer — the chief experience officer — said the research they collect is vital in de-scheduling psilocybin. The clinic opened in 2020 with a mission to “support the safe administration … [Read more...] about Two Maryland Therapy Centers Show Psilocybin’s Effects in Action
The Future of Medicine: Psilocybin, MDMA and Cannabis Treatments
Researchers have used illicit substances like psilocybin, MDMA and cannabis in studies for decades to test their effectiveness in treating psychiatric disorders. Now, those studies are laying the groundwork for clinical trials that enable researchers to find new, effective treatments. What is Psilocybin? Psilocybin is a natural hallucinogenic substance in mushrooms. This … [Read more...] about The Future of Medicine: Psilocybin, MDMA and Cannabis Treatments
Emerald speaks with DoubleBlind Magazine
Emerald Media interviews Shelby Hartman, co-founder of psychedelic media company, DoubleBlind Magazine. Hartman joins us from L.A. where she discusses the first time she tried mushrooms, "the mystical experience," and research on psilocybin for mental health. … [Read more...] about Emerald speaks with DoubleBlind Magazine
