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Mind & Matter
Can magic mushrooms really help with alcoholism?
A recent study showed promising results when subjects with alcohol use disorder were given psilocybin in conjunction with therapy.
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Weed buyer beware: THC inflation is getting out of hand
Not every lab is doing it, but too many are. Here’s how “lab shopping” ends up cheating you at the cash register.
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How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming?
We know THC can impact sleep and dreaming. But how? And why?
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Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?
Know what you’re dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound.
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Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug?
Dr. Martha Roser, author of a headline-making study, talks about the promise and limitations of her findings.
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Can drug use make you lose your mind?
Drug-induced psychosis is a real thing. But which drugs? At what dosage? All these variables matter.
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What are the potential risks of microdosing psychedelics?
Microdosing psychedelics has become a popular wellness trend, but is it really that beneficial? Learn more on the science of how much you take and how often you take psychedelics.
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Is your drug a psychedelic, a dissociative, or an empathogen?
Ketamine affects the brain differently than ecstasy or psilocybin. Why? The answer lies in each drug’s chemical structure.
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Death and psychedelics: How science is reviving this ancient connection
New research finds psychedelics can ease our fear of death. But the connections between the mind and mortality stretch back thousands of years.
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