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Study: Psilocybin therapy 4 times more effective than antidepressants

November 9, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Last week, Oregon voted to become the first state to legalize access to psilocybin for all adults. A new study reinforces the idea that voters made a sensible decision. The preliminary human trials investigated the effect of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat the major … [Read more...] about Study: Psilocybin therapy 4 times more effective than antidepressants

This brand grows its carbon-negative packaging from mycelium

October 8, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

To further minimize its impact on the environment, French brand Amen is now shipping its candles in carbon-negative packing made from mycelium and agricultural waste. Amen is already known as a sustainable luxury brand. They use natural wax from vegetable oil to make candles … [Read more...] about This brand grows its carbon-negative packaging from mycelium

Terminally ill patients given green light to use psilocybin in Canada

August 6, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

After waiting more than 100 days for a response, four terminally ill cancer patients have now been approved to use psilocybin to treat end-of-life distress. These patients will be the first to legally use the psychedelic in Canada for almost half a century following the country’s … [Read more...] about Terminally ill patients given green light to use psilocybin in Canada

Oregon will officially vote on legalizing psychedelic psilocybin therapy

July 10, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

Back in August 2019, we published a small story about activists in Oregon working to decriminalize the use of magic mushrooms (psilocybin). Today, we’re here to tell you that these activists have taken a big step towards achieving their legalization goal. After more than a year … [Read more...] about Oregon will officially vote on legalizing psychedelic psilocybin therapy

Celebrate Fantastic Fungi Day with a home movie screening and director’s Q&A

March 26, 2020 by Amelia Buckley

Today is Fantastic Fungi Day! These impressive organisms work to recycle and decompose material in our ecosystems to make room for new growth. They connect to one another through extensive networks and some even provide amazing health and nutrition benefits to humans.  At a … [Read more...] about Celebrate Fantastic Fungi Day with a home movie screening and director’s Q&A

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