Researchers Examine Classic Versus Novel Psychedelic Use in United States
Classic psychedelics, which include LSD, mescaline and psilocybin, have been used by humans for millennia, and there is a rather …
Psychedelics, Science
LSD, Other, Psilocybin, Psychedelics, Science
Why Do Humans Have An Innate Desire To Get High?
It’s easy to explain the appeal of drugs like heroin and cocaine, which directly stimulate the brain’s reward centres. What’s …
Psilocybin, Psychedelics, Psychedelics & Health, Science, Spirituality
The Similarities Between Psychedelics and Meditation
New research out of London suggests psychedelics, specifically psilocybin the active component of magic mushrooms, can have similar effects on …
Ayahuasca, Psychedelics, Psychedelics & Health, Science
Ayahuasca Stimulates the Birth of New Brain Cells
Our collaborator Dr Jordi Riba presented these ground-breaking results at the Interdisciplinary Conference on Psychedelics Research last week in Amsterdam. The results …
DMT, Psychedelics, Science
Researchers Claim DMT Can Connect You To A Parallel Universe
DMT or Dimethyltryptamine is a chemical compound produced naturally in the pineal gland inside your brain that belongs to the tryptamine family. This …
Ayahuasca, Psychedelics, Psychedelics & Health, Science
Scientists Put Shamanic Medicine Under The Microscope
Ten years ago, Mark Pischea, then a 42-year-old political consultant and father of five from Williamston, Michigan, was rushed to …
Psilocybin, Psychedelics, Science
Psilocybin Users Who Trip Without Drugs
Psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin have been of interest to psychologists due to their ability to induce altered states of …
LSD, Psilocybin, Psychedelics, Science, Spirituality
The Spirituality of Psychedelic Drug Users
Psychedelic drugs, including LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline, have long had an association with spiritual pursuits. For example, psychedelic plants, such …
Ayahuasca, Psychedelics, Psychedelics & Health, Science
Ayahuasca Treatment for Addiction
MAPS supports research into the safety and effectiveness of ayahuasca-assisted treatment for drug addiction. We also support conferences, meetings, and …
Psychedelics, Science
Psychedelic Research: A Look Into The Past, Present, And Future
Psychedelics, in particular, are nothing new to human history and have served as catalysts and vehicles of consciousness in many …