Improve Major Depressive Disorder with Psilocybin and Mindfulness Meditation

Improve Major Depressive Disorder with Psilocybin and Mindfulness Meditation   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “mindfulness training enhances the positive effects of a single dose of psilocybin, and can increase empathy and permanently reduce ego-centricity. This opens up new therapeutic avenues, for example for the treatment of depression.” – Franz Vollenweider   Psychedelic substances […]

Psilocybin in Combination with Meditation Practice Improves Psychological Functioning

Psilocybin in Combination with Meditation Practice Improves Psychological Functioning   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “The ingestion of psilocybin, brought on “mystical” experiences that reduced illness-related anxiety and depression in nearly 80 percent of subjects studied in research trials.” – Andrew McCarron   Psychedelic substances have been used almost since the beginning of recorded history to alter consciousness […]

Improved Psychological Well-Being and Cognition is Reported by Adult who Engage in Microdosing of Psychedelic Substances

Improved Psychological Well-Being and Cognition is Reported by Adult who Engage in Microdosing of Psychedelic Substances   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “After a 40-year moratorium, the psychedelic renaissance has begun: rigorous scientific methods can now be used to investigate psychedelics as potential medicines and for “the betterment of well people”. – Thomas […]

Psychedelic Drug Experiences Strengthen the Interpersonal Components of Personality.

Psychedelic Drug Experiences Strengthen the Interpersonal Components of Personality.   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “experience with psychedelic drugs was linked to increased positive affect and to personality traits that favor resilience and stability in the light of the ongoing crisis.” – Federico Cavanna   Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin  have […]

Placebo Effects are Strong in Research on the Effects of Psychedelic Drugs

Placebo Effects are Strong in Research on the Effects of Psychedelic Drugs   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “in the right context, some people may experience psychedelic-like effects from placebos alone.” – Science News   Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin  have been used almost since the beginning of recorded history to […]

Psychedelic Drug Experiences Produce Long-Term Improvements in Psychological Well-Being

Psychedelic Drug Experiences Produce Long-Term Improvements in Psychological Well-Being   By John M. de Castro, Ph.D.   “Awe may be a critically important emotional experience during psychedelic treatment in generating compassion, empathy, and overall well-being” – Eve Ekman   Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin have been used almost since the […]