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US Military Granted $27 Million to Research Psychedelics—Without the Trip

The program will expire, but the question remains: are psychedelics without the journey really psychedelic at all?

Lessons From Legal Weed Will Shape Colorado’s New Psychedelics Law

A top official says that the lessons learned from Colorado's legal cannabis roll out will guide regulators in developing the state's new psychedelics program.

Mushrooms Are Everyone’s Favorite Psychedelic, According to Data

The RAND Corporation reports that psilocybin mushrooms are overwhelmingly the most popular psychedelic, followed by MDMA in second place and LSD in third.

DEA Says This New Oral Ketamine Analog Is Not a Controlled Substance

Mira Pharmaceutical’s stock shot up after the company announced positive preclinical trials of Ketamir-2.

The DEA is Playing God with Psychedelic Churches

The Drug Enforcement Administration has been deciding which psychedelic churches are and are not legitimate—but, according to legal experts, they don’t have the right to do so

The Psilocybin Mushroom Market Is Expected To Reach $3.3 Billion by 2031

A new report states that the psilocybin mushroom market is projected to more than double by 2031, driven by shifting regulations, therapeutic breakthroughs, and consumer demand.

Lab Tests From Diamond Shruumz Mushroom Brand Reveals Deceptive Practices 

Recent lab results from the FDA and CDC reveal that the products responsible for sending 23 people to the hospital and making 39 others ill contained 4-AcO-DMT and other compounds.

Why Are Scientists Dosing Fish with Ayahuasca?

Apparently, they're the "lab rats of the sea." But will it really help us understand this sacred brew?

Meet Moxy: The Novel Psychedelic the DEA Tried To Ban

But they failed.

Eliza Dushku Is Now a Psychedelic Therapist

The ‘Buffy’ actor is also a major donor to Massachusetts’ psychedelic legalization initiative, Question 4.

Church of the Eagle and the Condor Can Now Drink Ayahuasca Legally in the US

The Church of Eagle and Condor becomes the third organization in the United States to obtain religious exemption from the Controlled Substances Act to legally use ayahuasca.

This Startup is Developing a DMT-Based Addiction Treatment

Does pharmaceuticalizing the DMT experience make it more accessible, or detract from the therapeutic value of ego death and mysticism?

Colombia Is on the Verge of Regulating Psychedelics

Colombia is trying to change its drug policies after years of devastating violence fueled by powerful cartels and the War on Drugs.

Will California Legalize Psilocybin in 2022?

California is already considering a psychedelic legalization bill in the legislature, but citizens may have the opportunity to vote on a psilocybin-specific initiative next fall. Here’s the 101 on what the Initiative is all about.

Fake “MDMA Shop” Opens so People Can Experience What Buying Legal MDMA Would Be Like

You may be able to buy MDMA in a store like this one day—if Dutch activists get their way

Paul Stamets’ Employees Push to Unionize Over Allegations of Low Pay and Insurance Disruptions

A group of workers at Fungi Perfecti are pushing for a union, but facing obstacles from a consulting firm known for its union avoidance services.

New Documentary Details Pilot’s Mental Health Crisis After Mushroom Use

“Lie to Fly” is a New York Times documentary on Joseph Emerson, the off-duty pilot who experienced a mental health crisis mid-flight two days after eating psilocybin mushrooms.

Defending Ayahuasca from Extinction and Supporting the Shipibo-Conibo Community

We interviewed Walter Ramiro López, a Shipibo-Conibo ayahuasca healer, about the future of ayahuasca in the Amazon and specific ways you can show up as an ally for his community.

People From Around the US Flock to Oregon for Legal Psilocybin Therapy Treatments

Hundreds of people are on the waitlist, but only a minority appear to be from Oregon.

Coca Was Used In Europe Centuries Before We Thought

Analyses of human remains from a 19th-century crypt sheds new light into coca consumption in Europe.

Breaking News: Federal Drug Decriminalization Measure Introduced in the House

The Drug Policy Reform Act seeks to end federal criminal penalties for drug possession, expunge criminal drug records, and invest in health-based approaches to drug policy.

Turn On, Tune In, and Get a Degree in Psychedelics

Psychedelics are entering the classroom, with groundbreaking degree programs poised to redefine how we study consciousness, culture, and healing.

SXSW’s 2024 Lineup Boasts 13 Panels on Psychedelics

Panels at SXSW 2024 will feature numerous conversations around psychedelics, highlighting the demand for information on these substances.

Psilocybin-Assisted Group Therapy Can Reduce Shame in People Living with HIV

A new study suggests that psilocybin may significantly reduce HIV-related shame and improve mental health and lifestyle habits.

This Veteran-Founded Church Wants to Sell Psychedelics At Your Local Drug Store

After controversy, the Church of Psilomethoxin has far-out dreams for new business

California Psychedelics Legalization Bill Approved by Assembly Public Safety Committee

The legislation heads to another committee before a chance for an Assembly-wide review—but the path to approval is "narrow"

Mail Order Ayahuasca Is Now A Thing

Yes, it came to my doorstep

Man Self-Amputates Penis After Eating Psilocybin Mushrooms

The man had a history of mental health challenges, but according to his surgeons is making a remarkable recovery.

Is Social Media the Best Place to Buy Drugs?

Whereas once the darknet was the go-to place for buying illicit substances on the internet, now many vendors have taken to "clearweb" platforms like Instagram.

Illegal Shroom Dispensaries in the US and Canada are Getting Busted

Nice try, folks, but you may be a little too far ahead of the psychedelic curve

Psilocybin Mushroom Spores Are Federally Legal Prior to Germination, DEA Confirms

In a letter, the DEA’s Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section Chief Terrence Boos confirmed that psilocybin mushroom spores are federally legal under the Controlled Substances Act.

Massive Mining Projects Threaten People and Psychedelic Traditions in Amazonia

Yopo is a powerful psychedelic snuff used for healing and shamanic practice in the Amazon's Orinoco basin. Crisis puts people and cultural knowledge at risk.

Shipibo Curandero Stabbed Six Times by Westerner Seeking Ayahuasca

A man seeking treatment for substance use disorder severely injured a 76-year-old Shipibo curandero, highlighting the risks of psychedelic tourism for Indigenous healers.

Oregon Wants to Shut Down Psilocybin Facilitation Program Over Religious Training Claims

The owner says her training is a religious practice, but the state disagrees, making this issue the first legal battle of its kind in Oregon.

Petition Urges FDA to Review Risks of Lykos Therapeutics’ Bid for Legal MDMA 

Scholars and concerned citizens file a public petition to the FDA to consider the unintended consequences of approving MDMA for PTSD therapy.

California is On the Brink of Decriminalizing Psychedelics — But It’s Not that Simple

Inside the politics of ending psychedelic prohibition in the Golden State.

This Weird, Futuristic Helmet Will Let People Scan Their Brains While Tripping

Could brain imaging help us understand how psychedelics work?

Piatsaw

Photojournalist Nicola Ókin captures the deep resilience of indigenous communities facing extractive forces in the Ecuadorian Amazon.

The FDA Officially Denies MDMA-Assisted Therapy as PTSD Treatment

The FDA denies Lykos Therapeutics' push to legalize MDMA-assisted therapy, citing limitations that prevent the agency from deeming the drug safe.

Dennis McKenna Is on a Mission to End the Prohibition of Coca

Dennis McKenna and anthropologist Wade Davis are working together to organize a movement dedicated to ending the vilification of the coca plant, and the persecution of its consumers.

Canada Now Has Psilocybin Dispensaries

Welcome to the future

Millions of Americans May Qualify for Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy, Study Finds

Over half of Americans currently receiving treatment for depression could be eligible for psilocybin-assisted therapy, signaling the potential for a massive mental healthcare market.

Open AI’s Sam Altman Is Jumping Into Psychedelics. But Do We Need Him?

The founder of ChatGPT is working to get LSD and MDMA FDA-approved. But who benefits when tech billionaires drive mental health treatments?

Have Researchers Overestimated the Effectiveness of Psychedelics on Depression?

Only high-dose psilocybin is shown to potentially be more effective than anti-depressant drugs like Lexapro, new research shows.

Prescription Psychedelics are Almost Here—But Western Medicine Isn’t Ready

A paradigm shift needs to happen as psychedelics go legal. PEACH—Psychedelic Education and Community Healing—is the path forward.

Biotech Firm Makes Trip-Free Psilocybin Drug to Treat Dementia

Psilera is laying the groundwork for future FDA approval of its trip-free psychedelic drug that could potentially treat a common form of dementia.

Entheogenic Plants & Fungi: The Campaign to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Psychedelics

Dozens of localities around the country are following Oakland's example, forming their own Decriminalize Nature chapters to end prohibition around entheogenic plants and fungi.

“Quasi-Therapeutic” Use of Psychedelics Could Increase Harm, 2024 World Drug Report Says

The influential annual report from the UN highlights the potential risks of using psychedelics outside a medically-approved context.

DEA Says Instead of Doing Drugs You Should Spend More Time on Instagram and Playing Video Games for a ‘Natural High’

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has a message for young people

Why MDMA Will Likely Be Legal Before Weed

Despite the cannabis movement's gains in jurisdictions around the country, MDMA is further along in the process to become a prescription medication.

Spiritual Transformations Tied to Lasting Benefits of Psychedelics, New Study Says

New data suggests that spiritual shifts catalyzed by psychedelics may lead to lasting psychological benefits.

DMT to be Researched for Depression for the First Time

Researchers are hopeful "the spirit molecule" will also treat OCD and PTSD, among other conditions.

Spanish Police Bust Ayahuasca Syndicate for Unspecified Sex Crimes and Workers’ Rights Violations

Inner Mastery International’s founder, Alverto Varela, died before he was able to face trial following a crackdown on his retreat empire.

Detroit Voters Decriminalize Psychedelics, Joining Ann Arbor

Detroit voters passed the city’s first psychedelic decriminalization initiative, making entheogenic plants among the lowest law enforcement priorities.

There’s Now a Federal Psychedelic Lobby

They started in Denver—and they're taking the movement nationwide

Mike Tyson Is Launching a Mushroom Grow Kit

The infamous boxer-turned-plant-medicine-evangelist doesn’t just want to get you stoned on his weed products, he also wants to help you grow shrooms.

Navajo Nation Decries Funerals on the Moon

These private companies sent cremated human remains to the moon. Navajo Nation spoke up. "We’re turning the moon into a graveyard, and we’re turning it into a waste site.”

California Will Not Legalize Widespread Access to Psychedelic Therapy Any Time Soon

SB1012, the bill to legalize and mainstream psychedelic therapy in California, was axed among hundreds of other initiatives in May.

Shamans Are Going to Jail for Ayahuasca Possession

Since 2022, nine shamans have been arrested for possessing ayahuasca, sparking debate on its classification as a drug and the necessity of legal religious protections.

Psychedelic Church Sues for Defamation After Lab Test Raises Hope for Presence of Novel Drug

The Church of Sacred Synthesis, formerly known as the "Church of Psilomethoxin," says lab tests confirm their sacrament contains a rare psychedelic called psilomethoxin. Now, they're suing everyone who discredited them on the internet.

Bad Music Can Be Dangerous for Your Psychedelic Trips

A new study suggests that the connection between difficult psychedelic experiences and music is more intertwined than previously thought.

2023 Might Be the Biggest Year for Psychedelics Yet

Lawmakers in nearly one dozen states are pushing for some kind of psychedelic policy reform

Landmark Study Reveals How Psilocybin Helps Treat Alcohol Dependence

Magic mushrooms help people process difficult emotions and feel more self-compassion, study suggests

The FDA Releases First-Ever Guidelines For Psychedelic Medicine

The guidelines will shape what the future of psychedelic therapy and treatment looks like

You Can Now Get Ketamine in the Mail for Your Depression

Take home ketamine and online therapy are helping people cope with the COVID-19 crisis.

More Patients Could Have Access to MDMA Therapy—Before the FDA Approves It

For the first time since MDMA was made illegal, patients may have "expanded access" outside a clinical setting.

Psychedelics Activists Arrested at DEA Headquarters Amid Protest Over Psilocybin Access for Terminal Patients

Protest called attention to DEA’s obstruction of Right to Try statutes.

Farmer in India Pioneers a Way to Grow Mushrooms in Sub-Zero Temperature

In recent decades, mushroom cultivation has transformed the lives of thousands in the Northern part of the country

Breaking News: California State Senate Passes Psychedelic Legalization Bill

SB 519 is now headed to the State Assembly for a final vote before it can become law.

Colorado Psychedelic Advocates are Confused About Who Was Chosen to Roll Out the State’s Psilocybin Program

Among dozens of well-known psychedelic applicants, many folks who are unknown to the community were chosen

Bad Trips Can Leave Lasting Impacts on the Psyche, Study Suggests

While psychedelics can be profoundly healing for some, the Journal Psychedelic Medicine shows they can be destabilizing for others.

Lykos Therapeutics Highlights the Not-For-Profit to For-Profit Pipeline in Psychedelics

The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, or MAPS, recently rebranded their public benefit corporation to Lykos Therapeutics, which is slated to bring us pharmaceutical MDMA in 2024.

Massachusetts is Leading the Way on Psychedelic Reform. Here’s the Latest.

Oregon and Colorado have been getting a lot of attention. Meanwhile, Massachusetts has been decriminalizing city by city—and is now considering statewide change

People Are Accidentally Tripping on Weird Fishes

Several species of fish are known to have psychedelic effects, but most people who have tried them did so accidentally—and had an unpleasant experience.

“Off-Label” Ketamine is More Popular Than Ever—So When Is It Legal?

Ketamine was once confined to an anesthetic. Now, it's an up-and-coming mental health aid.

Breaking: Washington D.C. Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plants and Fungi

Voters approve Initiative 81, the Capitol's own Decriminalize Nature measure.

Psilocybin Can Free You From Negative Thought Loops About Body Image

New research shows that psilocybin can ease the obsessive, self-critical thoughts of body dysmorphia, opening up a fresh path to treating eating disorders.

Missouri Legislators Introduce Bill to Give Terminally Ill Patients Access to Psychedelics

New Policies in Missouri could expand access to psychedelic therapies and decriminalize low-level possession of controlled substances.

This Former Latter-day Saint Politician Started a Psilocybin Church—But Is it Legal?

The story behind Steve Urquhart, founder and "protector" of The Divine Assembly.

MDMA Therapy Moves Closer to Approval

After the latest clinical trial, MDMA therapy for PTSD is “on track” for the FDA to consider in 2024

Iboga Retreats in Costa Rica Go Deeper Underground After Woman’s Death

The iboga retreat industry is facing heightened scrutiny after multiple deaths, including the recent one at Soul Centro, have come to light.

Teen Drinks Ayahuasca and Now Facilitates Plant Medicine Ceremonies in Bali

A 15-year-old from Russia drank ayahuasca after his parents took him to a retreat in Colombia. Now, he leads ceremonies, hosts workshops, and offers courses in Indonesia.

Healing from Childhood Trauma? New Study Suggests Psilocybin May Help

The survey shows that results may be “particularly strong” among those recovering from significant adversity

Natural Psilocybin Is More Effective in Therapy Than the Synthetic Compound

The findings of this research suggest that less-studied compounds in natural mushrooms work in unison with psilocybin to create therapeutic effects.

California Governor Vetoed Psychedelic Decrim This Year. A New Initiative is Already Aiming For 2024.

SB-58 is out. Is an old-school medical cannabis model the better path?

Blue Molly May More Easily Disguise Adulterants, Experts Say 

More blue doesn’t mean more pure

BREAKING: Colorado Legalizes Psilocybin Sessions in Historic Vote 

Voters in the Centennial state just legalized guided magic mushroom experiences—and decriminalized personal use.

BREAKING: Massachusetts Rejects Legalization of Psychedelic Therapy

Bay State voters struck down Question 4, a ballot initiative aimed at legalizing psilocybin therapy and decriminalizing a variety of psychedelic plants.

There’s a Nationwide Ketamine Shortage—and Patients are Suffering

Opinions vary on the cause and severity of the shortage, but its impact on patients is dangerous.

Spiritual Health Practitioners Offer Invaluable Expertise to Psychedelic Therapy, New Study Says

Researchers believe that spiritual health practitioners “bring unique and specific expertise" to psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Psychedelics Won the Election—Except the Psychedelic that is Donald Trump

Donald Trump and the Drug War are on the way out—what does this mean for our culture, for our future?

Psychedelics on the Stock Exchange?

In the wake of the cannabis green rush, investors are eyeing psychedelics, while Canadian pharma company Mindmed aims to go public this March.

It’s Your Last Chance to Have a Say in What Oregon’s Psilocybin System Will Look Like

This landmark bill will impact how psychedelic reform unfolds nationwide

Why Everyone Cares So Much About Colorado’s Psilocybin Bill

It represents a larger nationwide debate over psychedelic reform—here’s what you need to know

Ketamine Therapy and Virtual Reality Together? Welcome to the Future

A Texas-based ketamine center says this combo “takes [people] out of their own day-to-day mindset”

LSD and Psilocybin Show Promise As Treatment for Chronic Pain, New Study Says

The pain-relieving effects of LSD and psilocybin show increased efficacy with repeated treatments, unlike opioids, which display a “decreased therapeutic effect” over time.

Researchers Gave Dogs LSD to Better Understand Its Impact on Autism

Scientists gave dogs LSD to explore how it might boost brain synchronization in social situations for individuals with autism.

California Governor Signs Bill to Streamline Psychedelics Research

Gavin Newsom just signed a bill to clear the bottleneck hindering psychedelics research in the state caused by an outdated law.

Colorado Legalizes MDMA Prescriptions Pending Federal Approval

The new legislation is one of several recent initiatives that would advance psychedelic and drug policy reform around the nation.

Electronic Music Pioneer Don Slepian Is Playing a Live Musical Ketamine Journey 

He will perform his 1980 LP Sea of Bliss, one of New Age's greatest albums, while people receive intramuscular ketamine therapy.

There’s Now a Shroom Dispensary in the US

With gummies, powders, and capsules on sale, this Florida shop says they’ve found a legal loophole

Costa Rica’s Ayahuasca Retreat Industry Faces Threat of Closure

Inside the politics of Costa Rica's ayahuasca retreat industry and why the country's Minister of Health threatened to close some of the leading ayahuasca centers.

How the War on Drugs Fuels Environmental Destruction

A new report describes how global drug prohibition undermines efforts to address the climate crisis.

Are Colorado’s Psychedelic Regulations Too Strict—or Too Loose?

Public debate heats up as the state prepares to roll out its legal psilocybin program.

Spiritual Transformations Induced by Psychedelics Boost Mental Health

Researcher Jussi Jylkkä talks to DoubleBlind about the link between spiritual transformations triggered by psychedelics and lasting mental health benefits.

Dr. Bronner’s Donates $1 Mil to Legalize Medical Psilocybin in Oregon

Dr. Bronner's Soaps is on a mission to overturn psychedelic prohibition—starting with Oregon

Most Iboga Is Poached Illegally, Gabonese Forests and People are Paying the Price

Amid the growing popularity of ibogaine for opioid use disorder, the iboga plant is being overharvested and sold illegally online

BREAKING NEWS: San Francisco Decriminalizes Psychedelics

Psychedelics like psilocybin and ayahuasca will be "among the lowest priorities" for law enforcement.

Inside Detroit’s Notorious “Psychedelic Healing Shack”

Allegations of abuse surround, perhaps, the trippiest place in America's suburbs

Cambridge Decriminalizes Psychedelics

On Wednesday (Feb. 3), Cambridge joined the movement to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.

Psychopharmacology Retracts Three Papers on MDMA-Assisted Therapy for PTSD

An international, peer-reviewed scientific journal recently retracted three research papers that reported the results of Lykos Therapeutics' MDMA-assisted therapy trials.

Two Doctors and Hollywood’s “Ketamine Queen” Arrested in Connection to Matthew Perry’s Death 

The case sheds light on how the line between doctors and drug dealers can become blurred, especially for celebrities and people in positions of power.

What Colleges Are (and Aren’t) Doing for Undergrads Interested in Psychedelics

There’s not much out there for students interested in the psychedelic field, but that’s slowly changing

People In Oregon Can’t Afford Psilocybin Therapy

“Unfortunately we’ve seen one service center close down. I imagine there will be more, because very quickly it’s going to get oversaturated.”

Colorado House and Senate Approve Psychedelics Regulation Bill

The bill creates a regulatory framework for the psychedelic “healing centers” voters approved last year—early reactions are mixed

Rhode Island House Passes Bill To Decriminalize Magic Mushrooms

Adults could possess, cultivate, and share up to one ounce—but the Senate gets a say, first

You Can Now Buy a Microdosing Kit Online

Canadian company Microdelics offers ready-made kits containing the acid analog, 1P-LSD.

Is Palo Santo Actually Endangered?

A conservation report raises concerns about the sustainability of this sacred wood.

Scientists are Using AI to Develop New Psychedelic Drugs

Using supercomputers and machine learning, the next generation of psychedelics may look like nothing we've ever seen before.

Multiple Presidential Candidates Push Psychedelics Reform on 2024 the Campaign Trail

Presidential candidates from the Democrat, Republican, and Independent parties are using their platforms on the campaign trail to promote visions for psychedelics reform.

Using Psilocybin for Mental Health Won’t Make You Feel Paranoid, New Study Says

New research from the American Medical Association shows that using psilocybin within the context of therapy reduces risk of lingering adverse effects.

Meet the Psychedelic Rapper Running for New York City Mayor

The New York rapper and mayor hopeful Paperboy Prince is challenging mainstream politics with a trippy message of love.

MDMA Therapy is Almost Legal—But Who Will Have Access?

MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder will likely be legal in the next two years. This is what we know about what it will look like.

Near-Death Experiences and Psychedelic Trips Are Scientifically Similar

Researchers found striking similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic trips, particularly in mystical effects like time distortion and feelings of unity.

California Is One Step Closer to Legalizing Psychedelic Therapy

SB1012 would legalize psychedelic therapy in California, but it would not decriminalize possession or use outside of a clinical context.

WTF is 3-MMC, Berlin’s Weird New Club Drug?

Introducing the latest trending synthetic

Researchers Seek Couples Planning to Take MDMA or Other Psychedelics Together

Planning on consuming a psychedelic substance with your partner in a real-world setting? Imperial College London wants to hear from you.

The VA Is Funding A Study to Determine If MDMA Can Really Treat PTSD

The VA is stepping up with its first psychedelic research study in decades, aiming to determine if MDMA-assisted therapy can offer real relief for veterans struggling with PTSD.

Mushroom Edibles Are Legal in Oregon Now

Oregon has become the first state to legalize the production of psilocybin mushroom gummies and chocolate.

These Cancer Patients are Suing for Right to Try Psilocybin

Seven attorneys, representing a Seattle palliative care physician and two cancer patients, aim to prove to federal judges that psilocybin cannot legally be categorized as a Schedule 1 drug.

Should Psychedelic Researchers Disclose Personal Use of the Drugs They Study?

Advocates argue disclosing psychedelic use fosters transparency, while critics warn it could fuel bias and undermine credibility.

Cluster Headache Patient Wins Federal Court Case to Access Mushrooms

A "suicide headache" patient wins a federal court case in Canada that will grant him access to legally use psilocybin mushrooms.

There’s a Worldwide Spike in Arrests of Plant Medicine Practitioners

From Mexico to the Czech Republic, facilitators are currently being held for transporting ayahuasca, peyote, and other ancestral medicines

DOJ Says Recent Ayahuasca Church Settlement Is Irrelevant for Other Groups Seeking Exemption

The Department of Justice will have no mercy on other ayahuasca churches seeking religious exemption from the Controlled Substances Act.

Mushroom Seizures in the US Are Up 273 Percent From 2017, New Research Shows

New data from US law enforcement agencies shows that access and use of psilocybin products have increased over the past five years—and so have mushroom seizures.

Court Rules Psychedelic Mushroom Dispensary Can Remain Open in Vancouver

A mushroom dispensary in Vancouver won in court after the city failed to provide enough evidence that its products contained psilocybin.

DEA Schedules Hearing on Proposed Ban of Two Psychedelics

Researchers pushed back when the DEA banned two psychedelic substances in 2022, and now the agency has scheduled an administrative hearing to get additional feedback.

Colorado Legalized Psilocybin Experiences. What’s Next?

Over the next year, Colorado will figure out what its regulated psychedelic system will look like. Here’s what’s at stake.

AI Is Rapidly Changing Psychedelic Medicine, New Report Shows

A new report reveals how Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing psychedelic medicine and mental health care as we know it.

LSD Is on Deck As New Treatment for PMS and PMDD

MindBio Therapeutics is launching a study to find out if LSD can be a tool for improving the challenges of women's moon cycles.

Congress Wants Your Input About Safe Psychedelics Use

A couple of congressmen are asking for your assistance to better understand how to safely incorporate psilocybin and MDMA into therapy.

Woman Dies at Mushroom Retreat in Australia

Death at a wellness retreat center raises concerns over contaminated products and the practice of administering foraged mushrooms to clients.

US Company Offers Free Psychedelic Therapy Training to Mental Health Professionals in Ukraine

A US psychedelic therapy group is teaming up with Ukrainian health experts to train them in using plant medicine to treat war trauma.

Finally, A Company Verifying Which Shroom Products Are Legit

A new certification program aims to tackle mislabeled and unsafe products to protect consumers and the credibility of the psychedelic movement.

That One Time the US Treasury Secretary Ate Shrooms in China

“I was not aware that these mushrooms had hallucinogenic properties," said Janet Yellen, US Treasury Secretary. "I learned that later.”

A Colorado Neuroscientist Wants to Give MDMA to Dogs

A neuroscientist at the CU Denver Center for Psychedelic Research says he wants to study MDMA’s effects on abused dogs.

Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Think Using Psilocybin Is ‘Morally Positive,’ Study Finds

Public attitudes toward using mushrooms as a treatment for mental health and well-being have drastically shifted in the US, new data shows.

New York Could Legalize Psychedelics—If Lawmakers Approve New Bill

Two New York Assemblymembers pre-filed a bill that would legalize naturally-occurring psychedelics in the state

After Permitting Psilocybin for Terminal Patients, Canada Could Open the Door to Psychedelics

Some Canadians with life-threatening illnesses can now try magic mushrooms to ease their mind. But it could open the door to much more for the Great White North’s psychedelic scene.

An Outdated Law Has Stopped All Psychedelic Research in California

Numerous studies looking at the efficacy of psychedelics on mental health are on indefinite hiatus due to a law enacted more than 50 years ago.

First Mushroom Trip Facilitators Licensed in Oregon

They're the first legal psilocybin facilitators in the country

New Michigan Bill Will Legalize Psilocybin Mushrooms for PTSD Patients If Passed

Mistaken Autopsy Report Blames Ketamine for Tragic Hot Air Balloon Crash

After publishing the initial report, the medical examiner updated it to show that medical professionals administered ketamine in an attempt to save the pilot’s life.

Psychedelic Church Takes Legal Action to Serve Sacramental Psilocybin

A Quebec-based mushroom church is taking on the Canadian government to win religious exemption from federal drug laws to legally serve psilocybin.

Psychedelics and VR Can Unlock the Mysteries Behind Tripping, Scientist Says

Neuroscientist Zeus Tipado believes virtual reality could unlock why we trip, revealing neural structures science has yet to fully decode.

New Bill Tries to Decriminalize Psychedelics in California—Again

Senator Scott Wiener's Office introduces decriminalization bill SB-58, four months after their first attempt was reduced to a study.

BREAKING: DEA Reschedules Cannabis

After 50 years of prohibition, the Drug Enforcement Administration has made a historic decision to reschedule cannabis from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug.

Ayahuasca Gummies Are Now a Thing

You can find almost any psychedelic in the form of a gummy these days — including ayahuasca, or DMT with an MAOI inhibitor.

Sowilo: The Psychedelic Retreat From Hell

A Miami real estate agent turned messianic Bufo facilitator and cult leader provides a window into the shadow side of the psychedelic retreat industry.

New Bill Would Force DEA to Let Patients Use Psychedelics (and Cannabis)

Lawmakers want the DEA to clarify that the seriously ill can access psychedelics under “Right to Try” laws

Matthew Perry’s Death Proves We Don’t Know Much About Ketamine

Some experts believe Matthew Perry would still be alive if he didn't get into a pool on a high dose of ketamine.

Breaking: Port Townsend Becomes 13th City to Decriminalize Psychedelics

Port Townsend just became the second city in Washington state to decriminalize entheogenic plants and fungi.

Psychedelic Gold Rush? Psilocybin Startup Compass Pathways Goes Public at More than $1B

Here's why Wall Street is starting to see the value in psychedelics.

Is Ayahuasca a Performance-Enhancing Drug?

Top professional athletes say ayahuasca, the plant brew from the Amazon, can be used to train at the highest levels, but is it true?

Election Stress Drives Americans to Psychedelic Therapy for Relief

Psychedelic therapists are noticing a rise in appointments as political stress takes a toll on US citizens in the aftermath of the election.

Don’t Miss these Psychedelic Conferences in 2024

Expand your mind in a different way.

Shipibo-Conibo Leaders Sound the Alarm About the Extinction of Ayahuasca

Ancestral medicine masters from the Shipibo nation of Peru recently gathered for an urgent meeting to address the effects of spiritual tourism and corporate exploitation.

Dr. Bronner’s Donates $150k to Legalize Medical Psilocybin in Oregon

In 2020, Oregon could become the first state with legal psilocybin clinics.

This Company is Developing a Drug Based on Ibogaine for the Opioid Crisis

18-MC allegedly puts an end to unhealthy cravings while sparing patients a brutal trip

Psychedelic Use Is Linked to ‘Lower Rates of Psychotic Symptoms’ in Adolescents, New Study Says

A new study published by the American Medical Association found that psychedelics may be associated with lower rates of psychotic symptoms among adolescents.

Will Shroom Dispensaries Become a Thing Anytime Soon?

With the decriminalization of psilocybin, it's hard not to wonder whether magic mushrooms will follow the path of cannabis.

Connecticut to Offer Legal MDMA and Psilocybin Therapy as Early as Next Year

Ahead of federal approval, Connecticut seeks to lay the groundwork for psychedelic treatments in the state

4-AcO-DMT Is the Most Accessible (and Mysterious) Drug on the Market Right Now

Legions of brands are putting 4-AcO-DMT in products, but the drug’s widespread availability has some experts worried.

Shroom Delivery is Now a Thing

With psychedelics decriminalized, many entrepreneurs are taking advantage of grey market loopholes.

It’s Going to Cost $2800 to Have a Psilocybin Session at Oregon’s First Licensed Center

It hasn’t stopped people from signing up on a waiting list

This Dot-Com Guru is Asking Trump to Legalize Psychedelics

Michael "Zappy" Zapolin, who made an ayahuasca documentary with Michelle Rodriguez, is recruiting Lamar Odom to his psychedelic legalization "Mind Army."

MAPS Wants Voters to Legalize MDMA Therapy If the FDA Won’t

After the FDA’s denial, MAPS is shifting its focus to state-level initiatives, signaling a new direction in its advocacy efforts.

Mexico Weighs Indigenous Traditions in New Psilocybin Mushroom Legalization Bill 

The ancient rituals of the Mazatec people face a crossroads as Mexico grapples with legalizing mushrooms for prescription use.

Reddit Says Xanax Is the Best “Trip Killer,” But Is It Safe?

Doctors publish letter warning against using "trip killers" to end psychedelic experiences and suggest remaining skeptical when seeking drug advice from Reddit.

LAPD Launch Investigation Into Matthew Perry’s Fatal Ketamine Dose

An investigation is underway to determine the details of how Matthew Perry acquired the ketamine that led to his death.

Psychedelics Improve Sexual Gratification For Months After Use, New Research Says

Researchers from Imperial College London found that psychedelics can have a long-term impact on sexual satisfaction.

Men Need Healing Circles, Too

Inside the growing movement of men building community to help each other heal from personal and societal trauma.

What You Should Know about Washington D.C.’s Campaign to Decriminalize Naturally Occurring Psychedelics

The lowdown on Decriminalize Nature D.C.

Amid COVID-19 Lockdown, Psychedelic Reform Campaigns Go Digital

Washington D.C. Council approved a bill to let Decriminalize Nature DC gather signatures remotely, while Decriminalize California petitions for an extension.

Donald Trump’s Distant Relative is Starting the “Amazon of LSD”

He claims it’s legal, but will it last?

Breaking : Santa Cruz City Council Votes to Decriminalize Entheogenic Plants and Fungi

Santa Cruz is now the second jurisdiction in California to pass a Decriminalize Nature Initiative, and the third in the country to decriminalize mushrooms.

DEA’s Process for Religious Use of Psychedelics Needs More Consistent Standards, Government Watchdog Agency Says

Psychedelic Activist Faces Allegations of Fraud and Identity Theft

Leaked emails suggest that a Massachusetts decriminalization activist was impersonating a veteran for months.

Music for Mushrooms Documentary Explores Sound’s Role in Psychedelic Therapy

East Forest’s new documentary explores how music acts as an anchor during transformative healing experiences.

Dr. Ben Sessa Gets Suspended From Practicing Psychiatry for Sexual Misconduct

The prominent psychedelic researcher will be prohibited from practicing psychiatry in the UK for a year after having an intimate relationship with a former patient.

Athletes Want Access to Psychedelic Therapy for Concussion Recovery

New research shows that athletes and sports staff are open to psychedelic therapy as a treatment for concussions and head injuries.

Now that New York Legalized Cannabis, Could Psychedelics Be Next?

From New York City to Albany to tiny towns upstate, the tide of psychedelic decriminalization laps at the shores of the Empire State.

You Can Now Buy Shrooms Online in the U.S. But Should You?

From magic chocolate bars to gummies, the digital shroom market is in full swing

“A Wild West”: How Amanita muscaria Gummies Mislead Buyers

Some manufacturers say they're selling Amanita muscaria gummies, while in practice, packing the gummies with other drugs.

50% of Microdosers Started During Pandemic, Survey Suggests

New report reveals unprecedented surge in microdosing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Vancouver Becomes First City in Canada to Decriminalize All Drugs

On Wednesday (Nov. 25), Vancouver's City Council unanimously voted to decriminalize all drugs, from LSD to heroin.

You Can Buy “Legal Shrooms” On the Venice Beach Boardwalk

There’s a “mushroom dispensary” on Ocean Front Walk in Venice Beach. But do any of the products actually contain psilocybin?

CEO of Psilocybin Mushroom Company Is Arrested for Alleged Stock Fraud

Following an SEC investigation, Minerco’s CEO was arrested while attempting to flee to Tanzania to dodge stock fraud charges

Texas Judge Dismisses Church of Sacred Synthesis’s Defamation Case 

The Church of Sacred Synthesis, formerly known as the Church of Psilomethoxin, plans to appeal the court’s decision. 

Massachusetts Could Legalize Psychedelic Therapy This Election—But Not Everyone is Onboard

What you need to know about this incredibly close—and controversial—vote.

Breaking News: Oregon Legalizes Psilocybin Therapy

Under the new policy, licensed facilitators can give psilocybin to adults over 21 in therapeutic contexts.

Adults Are Using More Psychedelics, But Teens Aren’t, Studies Find

Data from new federally-backed studies suggest that adults are tripping more, but teen use is decreasing.

The DEA Threatens to Crackdown on the Overprescribing of Ketamine

In the wake of Matthew Perry’s death, the DEA is drawing comparisons with the early days of the opioid epidemic and hinting at taking action against ketamine “pill mills.”

Psychedelic Pharma Has Arrived—But Will It Really Be Different from Big Pharma?

Psychedelic businesses have an opportunity to disrupt existing paradigms with regenerative economic practices. The question is: will they take it?

Berlin Clinic Offers Support for Challenging Psychedelic Experiences

Berlin’s Ambulanz Psychedelische Substanzen clinic offers mental health support for those navigating lingering issues after a drug experience — and its services are covered by insurance.

What Happens When Dogs Eat Shrooms

Stumbling, howling, pupils dilated—and then they go back for more?

How a Supreme Court Ruling Made Blotter Paper Beloved Among Acid Dealers Everywhere

Ever wondered why paper tabs are the most common delivery method for LSD? We broke down a 1991 US Supreme Court ruling that made it this way.

The Psychedelic Industry Grew Too Fast—And Now is Getting a Reality Check

Students and patients left in a lurch, investors out millions of dollars…WTF is going on?!

What’s the Deal with Psychedelics in Washington?

The past two White Houses haven't taken any meaningful action on psychedelics, leading some policy experts to argue that the push should be directed at Congress.

Biden Administration Prepares for Legalization of MDMA and Psilocybin Within Two Years

In the wake of a growing mental health crisis, the feds get ready for legal psychedelic therapy

Oregon Recrim: Psychedelics Are the Casualty of Measure 110’s Demise

The decision to recriminalize the possession of all drugs in Oregon will also revoke people’s right to carry psychedelics.

Inside a Black Market Shroom Shop

At Vancouver’s Coca Leaf Cafe, you’ll find psilocybin sugar cubes and DMT vapes, with a side of anti-prohibition advocacy.

New York Assemblywoman Introduces Measure to Decriminalize Psilocybin

This is among the first decriminalization bills in the country to be introduced by a legislator, rather than an activist group.

The “911” for Mental Health Crises is Now Live—But Will it Actually Help People?

A new number to call in times of a mental health crisis has drawn praise—and criticism.

Breaking: Somerville, Massachusetts Decriminalizes Naturally Occurring Psychedelics

The measure passed with a landslide vote of 9-0.

Finding and Offering Support in Times of Crisis: DoubleBlind’s Resource List

From psychedelic care to humanitarian groups, here are organizations working to help us collectively move through this moment

We Lab Tested a Bunch of “Magic Mushroom” Products, and Here’s What We Found

You can find "mushroom" products everywhere these days, but do they actually contain psilocybin? Here are the preliminary results of our recent investigation. A full feature will be available in Issue No. 11 of DoubleBlind Magazine hitting stands in May.

Shroom Dispensaries Operate Out in the Open in Vancouver

Are shroom shops the new weed shops?

Company Seeks to Patent Psilocybin for Weight Loss

But does it work?

Washington State Lawmakers Consider a Psilocybin Legalization Bill

The Washington Psilocybin Services Act would legalize “supported use” of psilocybin for adults 21 and over, regardless of medical diagnosis.

Luxury Mushroom Retreats for CEOs Show Psychedelics Can Fuel Capitalism

The booming psychedelics-for-executives industry shows that these "mind-opening" drugs don’t inherently make people anti-capitalist.

Congressional Lawmakers Push for Psychedelic Reform in Defense Bill 

Proposed federal provisions would reschedule MDMA and fund research on psychedelics for post-traumatic stress

Can Psychedelics Repair Consciousness After Brain Trauma?

Researchers explore the potential of psychedelic therapies for people in minimally conscious states.

Lykos Therapeutics Quietly Moves to Patent MDMA

Lykos Therapeutics, formerly known as MAPS PBC, files patent applications on various elements of the MDMA molecule and its applications.

Soul Quest Ayahuasca Church of Mother Earth Is Officially Closing

After a court found Soul Quest and its owner guilty of wrongful death, the church is closing its doors. But is it really the end?

FDA Grants New LSD Drug “Breakthrough Therapy” Status for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

FDA grants new LSD drug MM120 “breakthrough therapy” status as a treatment for generalized anxiety disorder.

A Brand New Psychedelic Church Just Opened in Colorado

A church offering an array of psychedelic sacraments just opened in one of the most conservative, anti-drug towns of Colorado.

Seattle Decriminalizes Possession and Cultivation Of Psychedelics

Seattle is now the largest city in the United States to decriminalize psychedelic plants and fungi.

Orangutan Makes History Using Plant Medicine to Heal

Rakus the orangutan just proved to researchers that animals are brilliant and know how to harness the healing properties of plants.

“Gracias Compañera”: Inside Mexico’s International Zapatista Feminist Summit

The women-only gathering in the Chiapas highlands lures women from around the world to fight the patriarchy, and rail against femicide.

Congress Officially Supports Psychedelics More Than Cannabis, VA Official Says

"There’s an 'unstoppable narrative' in support of advancing psychedelic medicine, [and] bipartisan support has 'surpassed' that of cannabis," says top VA official.

Willy Myco Just Released the First-Ever Video Demonstrating How to Synthesize LSD

Mycologist and chemist Willy Myco recently lectured on psychedelics at Pakistan’s University of Okara in exchange for filming a researcher there synthesize LSD.

Roland Griffiths, Beloved Psychedelic Researcher, Dies at 77

The scientist is largely credited with birthing the modern psychedelic Renaissance

Psychedelic Group Therapy Is More Powerful Than One-on-One Sessions

Group-based psychedelic therapy could unlock levels of psychological progress that are generally unattainable from individual therapy, according to a new research paper.

LAX Is the World’s Largest Hub for Drug Trafficking, Law Enforcement Says

Officials say that Los Angeles International Airport is the largest distribution center of illegal narcotics in the world.

The Quest To Preserve Peruvian Torch—By Planting One Million Sacred Cacti

Sacred cacti like Peruvian Torch are at risk from overharvesting in Peru. A collective wants to replant them

Psilocybin Found in “Legal” Amanita Muscaria Gummies at Florida Shroom Dispensary

These “legal” gummies may not be so legal—but it’s impossible to confirm the results

FDA Panel Rejects MDMA Therapy for PTSD

FDA advisors rejected the use of MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, citing major concerns over flawed trial design.

Telehealth Ketamine Co-Founder Warns Industry Puts Profits Ahead of Patients

Co-founder of an at-home ketamine therapy provider describes the industry as a "wild west," warning that standards are slipping and the over-prescription of ketamine is an issue.

Google Co-Founder Funds Biotech Firm Seeking to Patent Ibogaine Treatment

Sergey Brin is funding a biotech start-up to launch clinical trials and patent an Ibogaine treatment, but advocates aren’t having it.

There’s Finally a Psychedelic Caucus in Congress—Here’s What They’re Doing

Slowly but surely, federal lawmakers are paying attention to the promise of psychedelics for mental health

Where Will Psychedelics and Other Drugs Be Decriminalized Next?

Drug decriminalization is taking the world by storm—from Vancouver to Vermont, Washington and California, efforts to bring down prohibition are skyrocketing.

President Biden Wants to Spend $886 Billion on the Military. Here’s Why It Should Go to Psychedelics Instead.

If we want the psychedelic revolution to be ethical and equitable, we must consider the context in which these medicines are being industrialized—and what our priorities are

Elon Musk and Rep. Dan Crenshaw Take Public Stand Against Critics of MDMA-Assisted Therapy

The tech tycoon and GOP congressman took to X to publicly oppose researchers and academics who are critical of the MAPS/Lykos MDMA therapy model.

Psilocybin Mushrooms Have Been Growing on Earth Since Dinosaurs Went Extinct

Psilocybe mushrooms appear to have started producing psilocybin roughly 67 million years ago, right around the dinosaurs’ demise, new research shows.

Are Ketamine Clinics Paving the Way for Legal Psychedelic Therapy?

The proliferation of ketamine clinics around the country could offer a model for other psychedelic therapy clinics in the future. Here's what it's like on the inside.

Oregon Officials Reject Rules for Spiritual and Religious Psilocybin

Critics oppose the closed-door decision, which may limit access for non-medical practitioners.

Student Activists Are Taking On the DEA…Again

Students for Sensible Drug Policy are battling the Drug Enforcement Administration once again over its move to classify two psychedelics as Schedule I drugs.

Military Veterans Who Received Ibogaine Treatment Saw Dramatic Improvements In PTSD and Depression, New Research Shows

Combat veterans with traumatic brain injuries saw “life-changing” improvements in their symptoms and cognitive functioning immediately after receiving treatment with ibogaine, a new Standford Study shows.

Two Former Presidents of Gabon Consumed Iboga for Spiritual Purposes

The past two presidents of Gabon in West Africa were Bwiti initiates, contributing to the resurfacing and growing acceptance of Iboga.

Police Officers Are Turning to Psychedelics to Overcome Trauma   

In the face of a deepening mental health crisis, more police officers and public servants are turning to psychedelics for relief and healing from work-related trauma.

The DEA Wants to Place Five Tryptamines in Schedule I and You Can Stop Them

The DEA might criminalize more psychedelics—but there's still time for public comment.

Two New Species of Psychedelic Mushrooms Discovered in South Africa

The research on ceremonial mushroom use in Africa is sparse, but this new discovery is expanding our understanding.

How Oregon is Leading the Country in Drug Policy Reform

The confluence of campaigns to legalize psilocybin therapy, decriminalize all drugs, and to decriminalize entheogens at the local level has made Oregon home to a complementary reform movement.

GOP Congressman Slams FDA for Rejecting MDMA, Says Psychedelics Improved His Mental Health

“These therapies, as a multitude of trials have shown, provide a lifeline for countless individuals for whom conventional therapies have proven insufficient.”

The DOJ Doesn’t Want to Pay the Church of the Eagle and the Condor’s $2.2 Million Legal Fees

The Department of Justice argues the lawsuit was unnecessary and that the attorney fees are excessively high.

AI Can Now Generate DMT Visuals, Thanks To This Online Community

What happens when you feed artificial intelligence thousands of psychedelic images? They make machine elves, of course.

Colombia’s President Admits to Drinking Ayahuasca

The Colombian president might be the first sitting government official in the world to admit to drinking the Amazonian brew.

Another Psychedelic Drug Derivative Secures Patent and Awaits FDA Approval

Enveric Biosciences dubs EB-002 as a “next-generation” psilocin pro-drug and aims to use it as a stepping stone for its future, trip-free psychedelic medications.

Here’s How Psychedelics Legalization Is Unfolding In Colorado

Psychedelics-related crimes and hospitalizations have not increased since Prop. 122 passed in 2022, according to an analysis by the Reason Foundation.

Will California Decriminalize Psychedelics this Year?

Journalist Monica Cadena talks to Senator Scott Wiener in an exclusive interview on DoubleBlind. Watch the full conversation

Wellness Influencer Will Spend Eight Years in Prison for Human Trafficking

Kat Torres has officially been sentenced to eight years in prison for human trafficking and slavery of a Brazilian woman who followed her on Instagram.

BREAKING: Easthampton, Mass. Decriminalizes Natural Psychedelics

Another Massachusetts city decriminalizes psychedelics. Will the trend continue?

You’ll Get Shamed in AA for Drinking Ayahuasca

Despite its pro-psychedelics history, Alcoholics Anonymous has recently berated members in recovery who drink ayahuasca for healing.

At-Home Ketamine Treatments Are an Effective Way to Treat Anxiety and Depression

Findings from MindBloom's recent survey show that at-home ketamine therapy is an effective mental health treatment and offers an affordable approach to psychedelic therapy, despite concerns around dependency.

Combining Ozempic with Psychedelic Compound May Treat Diabetes, Research Suggests

Though further research is required, scientists have found that combining drugs like Ozempic with harmine, an alkaloid in Syrian rue and Banisteriopsis caapi, may boost insulin production.

Pro Golfers Are Turning to Mushrooms and Ayahuasca to Sharpen Mental Performance

Golf players are trading pharmaceuticals for psilocybin and ayahuasca to improve psychological performance and elevate their game.

Advocates Are Battling Over the Future of Psychedelic Reform in the US

As election season ramps up in the US, a fierce debate rages between advocates over the “right way” to reform psychedelic policy.

Cadillac Unveils Electric Vehicle with Reishi Mushroom Leather Interior

The concept for the new electric vehicle is called the “Sollei,” and its leather interior accents are made from the mycelium of Reishi mushrooms.

Breaking News: Oregon Becomes the First State to Decriminalize All Drugs

Oregonians pass Measure 110 to decriminalize personal possession amounts of all drugs, from LSD and MDMA to meth and heroin.

Are Mushrooms Legal in California? Thanks to COVID-19, Shrooms Will Remain Illegal —For Now

Social distancing measures have halted Decriminalize California’s desire to make mushrooms legal in California.