Psychedelic Drugs are Theorized to have Aided in Human Social Evolution By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “psychedelics have profound cognitive, emotional, and social effects that inspired the development of cultures and religions worldwide.” – Michael J. Winkelman Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin have been used […]
Hallucinogenic Drugs may Effectively Treat Mental Illness By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Combined with psychotherapy, some psychedelic drugs like MDMA, psilocybin and ayahuasca may improve symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder,” – Cristina L. Magalhaes Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin have been used almost […]
The Setting of Psychedelic Administration Affects the Obtained Psychological Benefits By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If you choose to take psychedelics, it is strongly recommended to have a sitter,” Gael said. “Ideally, this person is familiar with the psychedelic state and is someone you can trust to be a responsible, calm grounded […]
Psychedelic Drugs Produce Experiences Like Spontaneous “God experiences”. By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “I had the craziest experiences during meditation on psychedelics that have been the most convincing in my path to God,” – Gemma Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin have been used almost since the […]
Reduce Negative Moods and Depression in Healthy Individuals and Patients with Mood Disorders with Psychedelic Drugs By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs in psychotherapeutic settings represents a promising and integrative treatment with enduring effects for mental health patients.” – Genis Oña Psychedelic substances such as peyote, […]
Increase Psychological Flexibility and Thereby Relieve Anxiety and Depression with Psychedelic Drugs By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “psilocybin may be effective in the much wider population of patients who suffer from major depression than previously appreciated. The magnitude of the effect we saw was about four times larger than what clinical trials […]
Improve Personality with Psychedelic Drugs By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “the results of decreased neuroticism and increased openness and agreeableness were statistically significant when compared with the control groups, providing more specific support for ayahuasca’s therapeutic role.” – Alex Criddle Psychedelic substances such as peyote, mescaline, LSD, Bufotoxin, ayahuasca and psilocybin […]
Characteristics of the Oneness Experience in Experienced Meditators By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Imagine there is no past or future, only now. Imagine there is no space or time, just an unbounded eternity. Imagine endless peace, harmony, and unconditional love. Imagine no fear and equality in all things. This is Oneness.” – […]
Psychedelic Drugs Produce Mystical Spiritual Experiences By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “Mystical experiences can be deeply transforming and powerful tools of spiritual evolution. Traditionally considered to be restricted to religious-based epiphanies and available only to a small few who were deserving enough to be addressed by their god or gods, in these […]
Improve Acceptance with Mindfulness Training or a Psychedelic Drug By John M. de Castro, Ph.D. “If someone gives you 100 micrograms of acid something is going to happen. Two hours later the significance of your existence will have just been borne down on you like an avalanche. And again this can be terrifying […]