Research
Fortunately there are many examples of studies performed, indicating the safety and efficacy of psilocybin.
Psilocybin.
Learn more about this fascinating compound.
There are more than 200 varieties of truffles and mushrooms containing psilocybin or its derivative psilocin. These psychoactive substances are found all around the world and have been utilized for thousands of years.
Truffles are a different part of the mushroom which remain dormant underground supporting the ‘fruiting’ mushrooms at the surface.
When psilocybin enters the body it is metabolized into psilocin, this is where the psychedelic effects come from. Psilocin allows for more serotonin uptake in the receptors of the brain, resulting in the transformative perspective and visions that are associated with psychedelics.
In the Netherlands it is legal to consume and purchase so called ‘magic-truffles’. Psychedelic sessions utilizing truffles like this one are also legal. On the other hand ‘magic-mushrooms’ are illegal for any use.
For thousands of years, cultures around the world have employed various psychoactive substances. Their goals might have been different, but these facilitated sessions have been an important role in religious rituals and journeys of personal growth since antiquity.
Recent scientific exploration of these compounds have yielded encouraging results. Psilocybin leading as one of the most safe and effective therapeutic aids in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, OCD, headaches and many more.
In 2007 the Coordination Point Assessment and Monitoring New Drugs (CAM) have performed extensive studies on the toxicology and risk of psilocybin. They concluded that long term side effects were not present and that the toxicity is low. Further individuals are not likely to become physically or mentally dependent. See the study here.
These results suggest that in the context of a structured treatment program, psilocybin holds considerable promise in promoting long-term smoking abstinence. The present study adds to recent and historical evidence suggesting high success rates when using classic psychedelics in the treatment of addiction. Check it out here.
This study utilizing LSD has shown a reduction in alcohol abuse. Giving hope to people suffering with substance disorders. See more here.
This randomized clinical trial found that psilocybin-assisted therapy was efficacious in producing large, rapid, and sustained antidepressant effects in patients with major depressive disorder. Read the full study here.
Another similar study was performed by Johns Hopkins University school of medicine. Read their article here.
Here is another article from John Hopkins about psychedelics effect on depression. Read it here.
Yet another study showing the efficacy of psilocybin in treating depression over a long period. This one was performed by Imperial College London, see it in full here.
Here is more information about the same study at their 6 month follow up.
An in-depth review of the therapeutic potential of psilocybin. Read more here.
Another summary of the various benefits to facilitated psychedelics sessions. See it here.
A study of 15 research articles relating to psychedelics and different mental disorders. Concluding that the participants had many different benefits. Read it in full here.
Psilocybin has been helpful for people at end of life. Helping them to find meaning and let go of the fear of death. Read more here.
Johns Hopkins University also has data on end of life facilitated sessions. See here for more.
Individual Experiences in Four Cancer Patients Following Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy. See more here.
Participants reported their facilitated psilocybin session to be one of the most important experiences in their lives. Benefiting from personal growth and spiritual connection for over a year after the session. Johns Hopkins University performed this study, see it in full here.
This is an article about how psilocybin can help in tamping down our brains ego center. Read more here.
John Hopkins has published a detailed guideline for the safe use of these compounds. See it in full here.
John Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Conscious Research is a leader in this field. They have their full set of academic publications online. Read them here.
MAPS, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies also has a massive amount of data about various substances. See their work here.
The Heffter Research Institute is a valuable resource for research into psychedelics. See their publications here.
If you’re interested in participating in a clinical trial, John Hopkins as a lot of information. Read their article here.
Hear what some of the experts have to say:
Matthew W. Johnson, Ph.D., is an expert on psychoactive drugs and addiction. For 15 years he has conducted psychedelic research. He has published more than 100 manuscripts, 42 focused on psychedelics.
Leading psychopharmacologist Roland Griffiths discloses the ways that psychedelic drugs can be used to create spiritually meaningful, personally transformative experiences for all patients, especially the terminally ill.
Rosalind Watts, a clinical psychologist from Imperial College describes how Magic Mushrooms (Psilocybin), when used in a therapeutic setting, have been found to be a very effective treatment for depression.
Over two years we follow the first ever medical trial of psilocybin (the psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms) being used to treat a group of volunteers suffering from clinical depression.
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