Psilocybin is a psychoactive compound present in over 200 species of mushrooms, including the most commonly known psilocybe mushrooms. Psilocybin can also be produced as a synthetic psychedelic. It is being researched as a potential treatment for a wide variety of physical and mental health conditions and was recently designated Breakthrough Therapy status by the FDA for the treatment of depression. Browse all Psilocybin articles.
You may recall hearing your parents tell you never to eat wild mushrooms because they could be poisonous or fatal. And while this is a
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP What is microdosing? A microdose is a sub-perceptual amount of a psychedelic drug. Initially popularized by Jim
Thank you to the dynamic array of people in psychedelic communities who are committed to ending sexual violence and who contributed to this article, including
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP It may sound counterintuitive to treat alcoholism or alcohol use disorders with other substances. However, as our
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP We all have been impacted by trauma in our lives. Whether from a car accident or assault, military
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Many people are becoming dissatisfied with traditional treatment methods for everything from PTSD to substance use disorders and
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Most psychedelics, such as LSD and MDMA, have anecdotal reports regarding their success assisting with many different
Microdosing might just be the tool to pull a brain towards that sweet spot known as flow. Director: Joshua Rivera
The brain reboot that may provide relief to depression and even addiction. Director: Joshua Rivera
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Cluster headaches can be so painful that those who experience them may develop suicidal ideation. They’ve been described
Attending a magic mushroom retreat can be a deeply spiritual and cathartic experience—purposely removed from the stress of everyday life and society. They are a
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Psilocybin mushrooms, also known as magic mushrooms, grow naturally on every continent — except Antarctica. They are
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