‘Microdosing’ of psychedelics on the rise during the pandemic

More people have been ‘microdosing’ psychedelic drugs to improve their wellness and mental health during the pandemic, according to a recent survey. Microdosing refers to the practice of taking tiny doses of a drug – usually psychedelics such as psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and LSD. The Global Drug Survey, an independent research company based in London, […]

Ketamine: An effective treatment for depression?

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions and the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is estimated that between 4 and 10% of adults in the UK will experience depression at some point in their lives. The high occurrence of depression makes the ongoing search for effective treatment options more important than […]

What did we learn from the largest psilocybin trial?

While the use of psychedelics and the development of psychedelic-based medicines and therapies are on the rise, evidence around how they work and affect us is still relatively under-researched, thanks to decades of prohibition. However, the recent publication of the results from the largest psilocybin study ever completed may help us to better understand the […]

How long do ‘magic mushrooms’ stay in your system?

As psychedelics are having their “renaissance” and even their medical use is becoming ever more accepted worldwide, we wondered: how long do ‘magic mushrooms’ stay in our system? It must be noted that many psychedelics, such as LSD and “magic mushrooms”, are currently graded as a Class A drug according to the Misuse of Drugs […]

The real reason why Mike Tyson wants the UK to legalise cannabis

The legendary former heavyweight boxing champion has added his voice to calls for change in the UK’s drug policy to tackle the “growing prescription pill crisis and mental health issues.” The Sun reports that Mike Tyson, 55, who has been one of the most influential cannabis entrepreneurs in the world, said “a fully open, fully […]

Psilocybin could soon be legal in the UK – But what is it?

Boris Johnson recently announced that his government would be considering the possibility of re-scheduling psilocybin, effectively legalising its medical use. This policy change would place the UK alongside a number of other jurisdictions around the world that have, or are considering, legalising the substance. However, there are many who may not have heard of psilocybin […]

Psychedelic use might be ‘beneficial’ for heart health

A new study argues that there might be a link between classic psychedelic use (DMT, LSD, “magic” mushroom, etc.) and lower odds of heart disease. According to Science Alert, the authors of the study Associations between lifetime classic psychedelic use and cardiometabolic diseases published in Scientific Reports found promising results when interviewing people with heart problems. It […]

The reason magic mushrooms make music more emotional revealed

Scientists have found that certain psychedelic ingredients found in ‘magic’ mushrooms have an impact on the area of our brain that is associated with our emotional response to music. According to Science Focus, in a study in which 20 participants listened to music before and after taking a controlled dose of psilocybin – a naturally […]

Psychedelics may reduce shame and trauma symptoms in adults with a history of childhood abuse

A new study found that more frequent use of therapeutic psychedelics significantly moderated the levels of complex trauma symptoms and internalised shame in individuals with histories of child maltreatment. A study published in Chronic Stress demonstrated that psychedelics might alter the relationships between child maltreatment and self-concept, social cognition, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. According to […]

Daily cannabis use reaches record levels among US college students

Daily cannabis use among college students increased to an all-time high in 2020 and the use of hallucinogens – LSD, magic mushrooms, etc – is reportedly also at its highest level since the 1980s. According to a new study by University of Michigan researchers, daily cannabis use increased to 7.9% in 2020 among full-time college […]