Psychedelics are thought of as ‘mind-expanding’ drugs, so it has commonly been assumed that they work by increasing brain activity. But surprisingly, it was found that psilocybin actually caused activity to decrease in areas that have the densest connections with other areas. These hubs constrain our experience of the world and keep it orderly. We now know that deactivating these regions leads to a state in which the world is experienced as strange.
How does Psilocybin affect the brain?
Magic Lemon Bars
This psilocybin “lemon tek” spin-off treat is perfect for sharing a psychedelic experience (and great taste!) with friends.
No pain is the biggest gain of all for psilocybin user Alison Myrden
After receiving Canada’s first medical authorization for psilocybin in 2017, the drug-reform trailblazer is looking to follow cannabis’s lead
Paul Stamets: From Star Trek to Joe Rogan
The ‘Monarch of Mushrooms’, Paul Stamets, answers all the important questions about magic mushrooms on the Joe Rogan podcast
April 19: Bicycle Day. Celebrating Albert Hofmann’s ‘Problem Child’
Considered the father of modern psychedelic research, Albert Hoffmann’s contributions to the knowledge of hallucinogenic chemistry are foundational
The Battle in Denver – Updates on their Psilocybin vote (May 2019)
Initiated Ordinance 301 is a municipal law intending to reframe magic mushrooms in the eyes and actions of local law enforcement in Denver, Colorado, USA
A New Frontier: The Imperial Center for Psychedelic Research, from idea to reality
The Imperial Center for Psychedelic Research, a venture by Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris, raises over $4 million to explore applications of psilocybin therapy
Psilocybin and the ‘War on Drugs’
Psilocybin mushrooms have entered the public consiousness. They may be the next frontier after cannabis legalisation.
Happy 9/20 from Psillow!
9/20 is the Magic Mushroom holiday, a day to celebrate psilocybin and the mushrooms that contain it!
An update on Mungus.ca, former purveyor of fine psilocybin products
Mungus.ca has been shut down, ending their provision of access to reliable psilocybin products
Psilocybin in 2019
2019 has been a dynamic ride for psilocybin: decriminalization, the founding of psychedelic research centers, and even climate activists are advocating for psychedelics