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Just in time for Santa's big day, the FDA warns against Amanita Muscaria (aka The Christmas Mushroom) edibles healingmaps.com/fda-warns-agai…

We just found a new magic mushrooms species. And the data suggests that magic mushrooms may have spread to North America on the dung of bison around 1.5 million years ago. Who would have guessed? healingmaps.com/we-just-discov…

A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open reveals that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy significantly reduced depression among clinicians who provided front-line COVID-19 care. Compared to a placebo group, those who underwent the psilocybin therapy experienced much greater and more durable improvements in their mental health. The study, led by Dr. Anthony Back, found that the therapy helped healthcare workers—many of whom faced intense burnout and emotional exhaustion—gain a new perspective, reconnect with themselves, and process their emotions in a compassionate way. For doctors and nurses struggling with disillusionment and burnout, this research suggests that psilocybin therapy could offer a life-changing path to healing. Congratulations Tony Back for your leadership to help healers heal! Read the article and the full study: newsroom.uw.edu/news-releases/… #google_vignette" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

"The majority of the cost is attributed to therapist compensation, as MDMA-assisted therapy typically requires two therapists present during sessions. The medication itself constitutes a small fraction of the total expense..." healingmaps.com/heres-how-much…

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"Mice treated with psilocybin showed a 14.60% decrease in excessive grooming. Those given mushroom extract experienced a 19.20% reduction. In contrast, the placebo group saw a staggering 118.71% increase in grooming behavior." healingmaps.com/psychedelic-br…

"'It’s a way to manage stress and the grind of golf without taking Zoloft or Wellbutrin or any pharmaceutical drugs,' explained Massey. 'This is just a natural remedy in tiny doses.'" express.co.uk/sport/golf/196…

"Enter Brittany Snow, Kendrick’s costar and friend. Recognizing Kendrick’s predicament, Snow made a bold decision. She took more mushrooms to join her friend in the experience by taking more chocolates herself." healingmaps.com/lets-watch-ann…

Read our interview with @lcarlat about his experience here: healingmaps.com/how-psychedeli…

"When I saw Rob’s beautiful spirit and his big, beautiful heart while tripping on psilocybin mushrooms, I had such a strong sense of relief knowing that he was good, that he was at peace. It was the most profound and transformative experience I’ve ever had in my life."

Author Larry Carlat (@lcarlat) tragically lost his 28-year-old son to suicide in 2019. In his new book, "A Space in the Heart: A Survival Guide for Grieving Parents," he walks us through his journey, not only through his grief but how psychedelics changed his outlook on death.

"After a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin, researchers observed a substantial reduction in symptoms. At three weeks post-treatment, 53% showed a reduction in depressive symptoms. By 12 weeks, 40% remained in remission." healingmaps.com/in-the-first-s…

A new study (the first of its kind) found psilocybin reduced treatment-resistant depression symptoms in veterans by 53%. Read more: healingmaps.com/in-the-first-s…

In a groundbreaking study, researchers gave LSD to dogs with autism-like traits to see how it influenced brain activity during bonding moments like petting and eye contact. Here's what they discovered: healingmaps.com/researchers-ga…

Psilera has made strides with PSIL-006, a psilocybin-based drug that doesn't cause psychoactive effects, allowing for more reliable double-blind trials for FDA approval. benzinga.com/markets/cannab…

Colorado's first “psychedelic church," founded by Benji Dezaval, offers psilocybin mushrooms and DMT as part of its spiritual practice, operating under new state laws allowing community-based use of psychedelics: coloradosun.com/2024/09/03/psy…

Ketamine continues to show promise beyond mental health applications! A recent study highlights its potential in managing fibromyalgia pain, expanding the therapeutic landscape of psychedelic medicine. Read more: healingmaps.com/could-ketamine…

"If you want extraordinary results, you have to do something extraordinary." CEOs are investing up to $15,000 in psychedelic retreats to enhance their leadership skills and foster personal growth: finance.yahoo.com/news/ceos-shel…

Fascinating new research compares near-death experiences (NDEs) to psychedelic trips. “Now we can say for sure that psychedelics can be a kind of window through which people can enter a rich, subjective state resembling a near-death experience." Read more: nytimes.com/2024/08/22/hea…

In a BMJ-published study, researchers from Imperial College London found that psilocybin therapy was as effective as escitalopram in reducing depression over six weeks. Read more: bmj.com/content/386/bm…