By Scott A. McGreal — 2014
The phenomenon of encountering non-human entities under the influence of DMT has inspired debate about what these might actually be.
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LSD, or lysergic acid diethylamide, is a synthetic drug with potent psychedelic properties. Commonly known as acid, it was originally derived from compounds found in ergot, a fungus that grows on rye.
In the 1950s a group of pioneering psychiatrists showed that hallucinogenic drugs had therapeutic potential, but the research was halted as part of the backlash against the hippy counterculture.
The drug lowers brain barriers, allowing distant regions to talk and thoughts to flow more freely.
The mind-altering drug has been shown to help people suffering from anxiety and depression. But how it helps, who it will serve, and who will profit are open questions.
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A new review of studies finds that LSD, psilocybin, and MDMA hold potential for treating mental illness.
My first psilocybin journey began around an altar in the middle of a second-story loft in a suburb of a small city on the Eastern Seaboard.
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