In recent years, psychedelics have been investigated not only for their acute psychological effects but also for possible longer-term changes in the body. A relatively new area of research in this regard is epigenetics: processes that can influence…
Harm reduction session with truffles or your own magic mushrooms with a tripsitter
The question of whether you can do a harm reduction session with truffles or with your own magic mushrooms, guided by a tripsitter, comes up regularly. The short answer is that guidance in a harm-reduction context…
Why a wizard flip produces such intense visuals on psychedelics
A “wizard flip” is a combination of two classic psychedelics: LSD and psilocybin (the active ingredient in truffles or magic mushrooms). In anecdotal evidence, this mix is known for very intense “visuals”, ranging from geometric…
1.5 years later: why this therapy is still a lifechanger
A personal story that begins with “WOW, everyone should do this” and is still called a “lifechanger” a year and a half later immediately raises questions. What causes some people to experience a long-lasting effect…
What 2C-B and psilocybin do to brain networks: new 7T fMRI study into p
In recent years, research into psychedelics has focused not only on subjective experiences but also on the question of what these substances do to the organization of brain networks in the short term. A recent…
Psychedelic relationship therapy in the Netherlands: couple session or retreat
Psychedelic relationship therapy: what do people mean by it? More and more couples are looking for ways to break stuck patterns and grow closer again. In that search, the term “psychedelic… also surfaces.
Why you hardly notice a psychedelic trip, but your body does react
A “psychedelic trip” is often portrayed as an experience full of visual patterns, profound insights, and a clearly altered state of consciousness. Yet, it happens that someone says after taking a psychedelic substance:…
Processing trauma with MDMA therapy: what to look for in a provider?
MDMA therapy has received a lot of attention in recent years, particularly in relation to processing trauma. At the same time, it is a subject where misunderstandings, bold claims, and marketing language quickly become intertwined. Who…
Psilocybin therapy for chronic suicidal ideation: what do we know now?
Psilocybin therapy for chronic suicidal ideation: what do we know now? Chronic suicidal ideation is a severe and often long-lasting pattern of recurring suicidal thoughts, without there necessarily being a…
What psilocybin therapy shows for recurrent depression according to JAMA
Psilocybin therapy has been attracting significant attention in recent years, particularly as a potential addition to existing forms of treatment for depression. A new randomized, placebo-controlled trial in JAMA Network Open focuses specifically on…
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