Mushroom therapy, often mentioned in the context of psilocybin, has been receiving more attention in recent years among people struggling with anxiety. This interest stems partly from scientific research, and partly from personal experiences in which…
Psycholytic therapy explained: low doses of psychedelics for trauma
Psycholytic therapy: what does it mean? The term psycholytic therapy is encountered less frequently these days, but it still pops up regularly in conversations about psychedelics and trauma. Originally, psycholytic therapy refers…
MDMA or 5-MAPB in therapy: differences, mechanisms of action, and harm reduction
In discussions about MDMA-assisted therapy, the question sometimes arises whether an “MDMA-like” substance, such as 5-MAPB, might be more suitable for certain sessions. This question often stems from experiences in guided sessions, where…
Legal psychedelic therapy in the Netherlands with magic truffles
The term “mushroom therapy” has been popping up increasingly often in recent years in conversations about psychedelic therapy in the Netherlands. People usually mean a guided session involving psilocybin, the active ingredient in “magic…
MDMA and appetite: what serotonin does and GLP-1 does not explain
Many people notice that their appetite changes under the influence of psychoactive substances. With MDMA, it is common for someone to have hardly any appetite during a session, or conversely, to only feel like it again later...
Does MDMA therapy still work after heavy recreational drug use?
Many people interested in MDMA-assisted therapy ask themselves a logical question: if you already have a lot of recreational experience with ecstasy or MDMA, or even with multiple substances such as truffles, 2C-B,…
Why some people choose LSD therapy for trauma processing
Why some people choose LSD therapy for trauma processing. Psychedelic therapy has been receiving increasing attention in recent years, including among people seeking new ways to cope with trauma. In that…
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…
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…
