Fresh flowers of Salvia divinorum. Photo credit: F.D. Richards/flickr. Salvia was largely unknown until, in 2010, when pop star Miley Cyrus appeared on video taking a bong rip of it. Though it was controversial at the time, the video brought interest to this particular plant. The plant, which has deep purple blooms, commonly adorns gardens across America. But this … [Read more...] about ‘Magic Mint:’ Uses and Effects of Salvia, a Potent Hallucinogen
Psychedelics
The Boost Psychedelics add to Couples Therapy
Image by twenty20photos. Couples across the U.S. are looking into psychedelics to overcome relationship blocks caused by anxiety, depression, PTSD and other conditions. The History of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research proves that psychedelics have mental health benefits. As such, scientists are exploring their potential to help couples. For example, studies … [Read more...] about The Boost Psychedelics add to Couples Therapy
MDMA’s Effect on Arousal: Does it Really Make Users Horny?
MDMA, also referred to as molly or ecstasy, is known to enhance feelings of intimacy and connectedness. Can it also enhance arousal? Photo credit: luckakcul. MDMA, aka ecstasy or molly, is often used as a euphoric party drug. It makes users want to dance uncontrollably, feel and touch everything and anything, hug and embrace friends — and possibly strangers — and … [Read more...] about MDMA’s Effect on Arousal: Does it Really Make Users Horny?
Bad Trips no More: Tips to a Happy and Safe Trip
Photo credit: Nanihta. The ground is unsteady, the world is turning, and something seems horribly off. The regret and dread of a bad trip seeps through the body and it feels as if there’s no way out. For Bernardo Verdiguel-Gillet, an experienced psychedelic user, a recent bad trip proved traumatic. Verdiguel-Gillet started taking LSD when he was in high school and has … [Read more...] about Bad Trips no More: Tips to a Happy and Safe Trip
Investigating MDMA’s use Against Depression
Use of MDMA pills for studies. Photo credit: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Researchers are finding more evidence that MDMA may treat some of the world’s most common conditions, including depression and anxiety disorders. MDMA is currently a schedule I drug, meaning it has a high potential for abuse and no medical use. However, that … [Read more...] about Investigating MDMA’s use Against Depression
