Magic truffles, also known as sclerotia, raise many questions. Are they mushrooms? Why are they available in the Netherlands (under conditions) while magic mushrooms are prohibited? And what do they mean in the context…
MDMA or psilocybin for shame and trauma: which fits best?
Introduction: Shame, Trauma, and the Question of the “Best” Fabric Deep-seated shame can feel like a stubborn core: the idea that you are not good enough, that you are “broken,” or that…
How psilocybin reorganizes brain circuits during trauma and recovery
The term “psilocybin resets the brain” frequently appears in the media and in personal stories. It sounds appealingly simple, especially to people living with the consequences of trauma and ingrained thinking patterns…
MDMA and mental support in endurance athletes: what does new research say?
Endurance sports demand discipline, perseverance, and a high pain tolerance. At the same time, they also entail specific mental strain, such as performance pressure, injuries, overtraining, and sometimes a sports culture where “being strong” seems more important…
MDMA therapy for OCD and anxiety: screening, medication, and safe build-up
Introduction: why OCD, anxiety, and MDMA require extra care. Many people with OCD (or OCS) and anxiety seek ways to break stuck patterns. Sometimes, this also raises the question…
Stopping or guiding a bad trip: what really works according to trip therapy?
A “bad trip” is an umbrella term for a psychedelic experience that feels overwhelming, frightening, or confusing. Online, it often revolves around a quick fix: a trip killer that immediately shuts everything down. Within trip therapy…
Bad trip on psychedelics: medications that could potentially intervene
Bad trip on psychedelics: what do we mean by that? A “bad trip” is a popular term for an experience with psychedelics that turns into intense fear, panic, confusion, or disorientation. That can vary…
MDMA and SSRIs: what does it mean for safety and therapeutic efficacy?
More and more people are exploring the possibilities of psychedelics or empathogens in a therapeutic context. At the same time, a large group of people uses antidepressants, including SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors). This leads to a logical…
Break through overthinking in anxiety and depression with therapy and harm reduction
Overthinking associated with anxiety and depressive symptoms can feel like your mind will never switch off. Thoughts keep circling, scenarios pile up, and even small decisions take a lot of energy. Many people seek…
PTSD and MDMA therapy: why the session experience often makes the difference
With PTSD, recovery is often not just about “understanding what happened,” but also about being able to feel, tolerate, and give meaning again to what was once too overwhelming. In the…
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