{"id":13091,"date":"2023-12-16T11:55:52","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T11:55:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/?p=13091"},"modified":"2023-12-16T12:04:37","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T12:04:37","slug":"guide-to-psilocybin-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/guide-to-psilocybin-therapy\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to Psilocybin Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"13091\" class=\"elementor elementor-13091\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-80d45d0 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"80d45d0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Guide to Psilocybin Therapy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e6b8e4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e6b8e4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-18008a7\" data-id=\"18008a7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55c86a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"55c86a4\" 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data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a3079a0\" data-id=\"a3079a0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-819caf0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"819caf0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"post_para\" style=\"color: red;\">The Sanctuary Wellness Institute does not offer psilocybin therapy. This article is meant for informational purposes only.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\">A societal reassessment of how psilocybin should be used and regulated is underway thanks to the promise of new research. Studies have shown that psychedelics offer a potentially life-changing treatment option for patients suffering from a wide variety of mental health conditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\">Today, <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/how-to-get-psilocybin-assisted-therapy\/\"><b>psilocybin therapy is an emerging intervention<\/b><\/a> with broad applications for many chronic conditions that affect patients\u2019 psychological health. While it\u2019s not yet formally approved for the treatment of any medical conditions, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) currently allows researchers to conduct clinical trials with the drug.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\">Here, we will discuss how psilocybin affects the brain, its therapeutic applications, how to participate in psilocybin therapy, and more. If you suffer from a debilitating psychological condition and have not achieved relief through neuropharmacology, psilocybin therapy could be the alternative solution you\u2019ve been looking for.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Is Psilocybin?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"post_para\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/species-of-psilocybin-mushrooms\/\"><b>Psilocybin is the active chemical found in psilocybe mushrooms <\/b><\/a>that causes their psychedelic and hallucinogenic effects. It\u2019s a tryptamine alkaloid that\u2019s molecularly similar to serotonin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin mushrooms are categorized as hallucinogens, which places them in the same class as other psychedelic drugs like cannabis, ayahuasca, ketamine, MDMA, DMT, peyote, LSD, and mescaline. When these mushrooms are consumed recreationally, they\u2019re commonly referred to as &#8220;shrooms&#8221; or &#8220;magic mushrooms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"post_para\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/psilocin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Psilocybin<\/a><\/strong> is safe for human consumption since it\u2019s not habit-forming, generally causes mild side effects, and cannot cause a lethal overdose. When the compound\u2019s ingested, the body converts it into psilocin, which then enters the brain and induces the euphoria and receptiveness associated with &#8220;tripping.&#8221;<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3defc20 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3defc20\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/History-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-13113\" alt=\"History of Psilocybin Mushrooms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/History-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/History-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/History-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/History-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bee1b73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bee1b73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">History of Psilocybin Mushrooms<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">While widely associated with recreational use for most of the 20th century, humans have been consuming the hallucinogenic substance known as psilocybin for thousands of years. There is evidence of hallucinogenic mushroom use <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oha\/PH\/PREVENTIONWELLNESS\/Documents\/ELSI%20Report%20Draft-%20Historical%20and%20Indigenous%20Use.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">by indigenous people<\/a><\/strong> in Africa dating back to 9,000 BC. Ancient cultures <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32398764\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>such as the Aztecs and Mayans<\/strong><\/a> also used magic mushrooms (or, as they referred to them, \u201cteonan\u00e1catl,\u201d which translates to \u201cflesh of the gods\u201d) for religious and medicinal purposes.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Psilocybin 1950-1960\u2019s<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">American R. Gordon Wasson, an amateur mycologist, observed and documented <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/magic-mushrooms-1960s-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>an indigenous magic mushroom ceremony<\/strong><\/a> in Mexico in 1955 and brought samples back to the United States. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuttersguide.com\/pdf\/Periodical-Publications\/life-by-time-inc-published-may-13-1957.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Life magazine published a photo essay<\/strong><\/a> detailing Wasson&#8217;s experiences that swept the nation. Thereafter, psychiatry researchers embraced the use of psilocybin and other psychedelics like LSD for treating debilitating psychological and behavioral conditions.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin was first identified and extracted by Swiss chemist <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org\/molecule-of-the-week\/archive\/p\/psilocybin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Albert Hoffman in 1958<\/a>.<\/strong> He determined the compound was the source of magic mushroom&#8217;s psychoactive effects.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Through the 1960s, neuroscience researchers at Harvard University and elsewhere studied psilocybin and explored its potential clinical applications. Early trials assessed the compound as a treatment for mental health conditions like depression, as well as alcohol use disorder. During this decade, psilocybin became closely associated with the U.S. counterculture movement.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Psilocybin 1970-2000<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">President Richard Nixon signed <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/controlled-substances-act-csa-overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">the Controlled Substances Act<\/a><\/strong> in 1970, classifying psilocybin and other psychedelics as Schedule I narcotics. This label criminalized the compound and established stiff legal penalties for possession and use. It also ended all research into therapeutic applications of psychedelics because doctors could no longer legally obtain the compound or administer it for clinical trials.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Illegal recreational use continued throughout the 20th century, and many patient advocates lobbied lawmakers to reclassify psilocybin due to its ability to improve people\u2019s well-being. In 2000, researchers at Johns Hopkins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/psychiatry\/research\/psychedelics-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>secured regulatory approval<\/strong><\/a> to commence new clinical trials using psilocybin.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Psilocybin Today<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">Those researchers\u2019 early successes sparked a renaissance. Over the next 20 years, the United States\u2019 understanding of psilocybin and its positive effects on the brain evolved rapidly and led to further state-sanctioned clinical trials.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Today, psilocybin remains classified as a Schedule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act, but the F<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-issues-first-draft-guidance-clinical-trials-psychedelic-drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>ood and Drug Administration (FDA) has released official guidelines<\/strong><\/a> for clinical trials and could loosen the legal restrictions around the drug soon. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/11\/04\/us\/oregon-psilocybin-voter-pushback-ctrp\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Oregon<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/06\/21\/colorado-psychedelic-law-for-psilocybin-mushrooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Colorado<\/strong><\/a> have legalized psilocybin mushrooms, and cities such as Oakland, CA and Somerville, MA have <a href=\"https:\/\/psychedelicalpha.com\/data\/psychedelic-laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>decriminalized the substance<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">More regions are expected to follow suit as the American public continues to embrace psilocybin.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9690a04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9690a04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Benefits-of-Psilocybin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-36565\" alt=\"Benefits of Psilocybin\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Benefits-of-Psilocybin.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Benefits-of-Psilocybin-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Benefits-of-Psilocybin-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Benefits-of-Psilocybin-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37b6f76 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"37b6f76\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Are the Benefits of Psilocybin Use?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin is non-toxic, and the compound mimics the neurotransmitter dopamine to help bolster and stabilize the user\u2019s mood. This action makes it a viable treatment <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/how-psychedelic-drugs-may-help-depression#:~:text=Some%20types%20of%20psychedelic%20drugs,between%20neurons%20in%20the%20brain.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>for depression<\/strong><\/a>, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/conditions\/medical-marijuana-anorexia\/\">anorexia nervosa<\/a><\/strong>, and other psychiatric conditions that lack reliable treatment methods.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Many patients have also been able <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/health\/2022\/04\/07\/magic-mushrooms-linked-decreased-risk-opioid-addiction-study\/9469652002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>to stop using opioids<\/strong><\/a> thanks to psychedelic therapy. Many have also been able to stop smoking or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/mental-health\/psilocybin-mushroom-help-people-alcohol-use-disorder-rcna44180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>drinking to excess<\/strong><\/a>. Although research is ongoing, psilocybin mushrooms have shown promise as an alternative treatment option<a href=\"https:\/\/observer.com\/2020\/12\/new-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-cure-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong> for those suffering from epilepsy<\/strong><\/a> and other seizure disorders.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Research has also indicated that psilocybin spurs neurogenesis, or creates more connections between neurons. This growth may be the key to managing degenerative neurological conditions like Parkinson&#8217;s disease and dementia, as well as treating brain damage caused by strokes and traumatic head injuries.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Are the Side Effects and Risks of Using Psilocybin Mushrooms?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin is a non-toxic substance that the body can safely metabolize and eliminate. The compound is non-addictive and not capable of causing fatal overdoses. That said, habitual users can develop a tolerance for the drug and start requiring higher and higher doses to achieve the same effects.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Your history with psychedelics, your unique biochemistry, and the size of the dose you consume will influence your response to psilocybin treatment. In general, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1654\/psilocybin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>the primary side effects of psilocybin<\/strong><\/a> include:<\/p><ul class=\"post_para\"><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Distressing hallucinations<\/li><li>Elevated blood pressure<\/li><li>Increased heart rate<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Paranoia<\/li><\/ul><h3 class=\"heading_all\">&#8220;Bad Trips&#8221; with Psilocybin<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">The drug\u2019s cardiac effects can be more intense when you experience a \u201cbad trip.\u201d Bad trips result from the fear and paranoia that can arise due to the altered state of perception induced by psilocybin. While bad trips aren\u2019t inherently dangerous, patients undergoing them may take risky actions in response to their hallucinations and inadvertently harm themselves or others.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Your surroundings can strongly influence your psychedelic experiences. Taking psilocybin in an unfamiliar place may prime you for a bad trip. This is why psilocybin should only be used therapeutically under the direction of a trained professional. Clinically supervised use of psilocybin minimizes your risk of a bad trip since clinicians work to quell patients\u2019 anxiety and guide them through their <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/what-happens-in-a-psilocybin-therapy-session\/\"><strong>psychedelic trips during psilocybin therapy sessions<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><h4 class=\"heading_all\">HPPD &#8211; Hallucinogen-Persisting Perception Disorder<\/h4><p class=\"post_para\">A more rare yet still relevant risk of psilocybin use is hallucinogen-persisting perception disorder (HPPD). Patients with this condition experience flashbacks to their psychedelic hallucinations that can persist for years. These flashbacks can be pleasurable for some but distressing for others.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Researchers have theorized that a history of psychedelic drug use causes HPPD, but they don\u2019t yet fully understand how or why the condition arises. It\u2019s possible to experience HPPD <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/hppd#causes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>after a single psychedelic experience<\/strong><\/a>, making it all the more important to only use shrooms under the supervision of a clinical professional.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">How Does Psilocybin Affect the Brain?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin acts on the brain in two ways. Not only does it facilitate connectivity between areas of the brain that aren&#8217;t communicating as well as they should be, but it stifles communication between areas that normally interact often.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Once in the brain, psilocybin binds to the serotonin 5-HT2A receptor. As a result, it mimics many of the \u201cfeel good\u201d hormone\u2019s effects and induces euphoric feelings.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wellness\/2023\/10\/26\/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-mental-health\/#Y3GV8G6DRT3G53D5J2T68NA22M-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>depresses function in the prefrontal cortex<\/strong><\/a>, where information is sorted and prioritized. This dampening leads to the elevated awareness and expanded perception users often experience while &#8220;tripping.&#8221;<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">The compound also enhances neuroplasticity by spurring new connections between disparate regions of the brain and strengthening pre-existing ones. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brain-circuitry-action-and-awareness\/202209\/what-psilocybin-does-the-brain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>rewiring process<\/strong><\/a> is vital to psilocybin\u2019s therapeutic value because it can yield insights into the user\u2019s condition and enhance their cognitive performance.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">Is Psilocybin Legal?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">The United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) considers psilocybin a Schedule I drug, making it federally illegal. Psilocybin use and possession remains illegal in 44 U.S. states. Possession and use of the drug in these regions is punishable by fines and, in some cases, even incarceration. It also remains illegal to use psilocybin mushrooms on federal property or transport it across state lines.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">That said, a nationwide reevaluation of psychedelics is occurring thanks to promising research and patient success stories. Multiple states are formally exploring psilocybin legalization and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opb.org\/article\/2023\/08\/23\/psilocybin-mushroom-therapy-oregon-psychedelic-bendable-bend-ptsd-ocd-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>formal treatment programs<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">You can legally use and possess magic mushrooms in Oregon and Colorado. Oregon opened <a href=\"https:\/\/www.opb.org\/article\/2023\/08\/26\/psilocybin-service-centers-oregon-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>psilocybin treatment centers<\/strong><\/a> in 2023, and Colorado is in the process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/06\/26\/psychedelic-healing-centers-colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>doing so itself.<\/strong><\/a><\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Possession of psilocybin has been decriminalized in a number of other cities and townships throughout the United States, as well as in Washington D.C. Decriminalization means law enforcement is discouraged from actively policing personal possession and use of the substance in their jurisdiction. However, if you sell, distribute, or publicly use psilocybin in one of these communities, you still run the risk of legal penalties.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">It\u2019s important to be vigilant about where you obtain psilocybin. Regardless of where you live, transactions between private parties are illegal. If permitted in your area, the safest way to use psilocybin is by enrolling in an authorized clinical trial.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">The purchasing of spores exists in a legal gray area because psilocybe mushrooms don\u2019t contain psilocybin until they mature. If you decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/where-do-psilocybin-mushrooms-grow\/\"><strong>grow your own mushrooms<\/strong><\/a>, be sure to use spores obtained from a trustworthy vendor.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">The next step in psilocybin\u2019s future is FDA approval of the compound as a treatment for specific conditions. The clinical trials occurring nationwide continue adding evidence to its case for DEA reclassification and FDA approval.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">In addition, the anecdotal evidence coming to light as patients share their success stories may help fuel a change in public opinion. Ongoing education about psychedelics could also lead more people to recognize psilocybin\u2019s medical benefits and spur lawmakers to action.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Is Psilocybin Therapy?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin therapy combines psilocybin with conventional talk therapy to treat a variety of mental health conditions.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin microdosing is a safe and effective treatment when administered under a psychiatric professional&#8217;s supervision. Through microdosing, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6364961\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">researchers believe<\/a><\/strong> individuals can experience the psychological benefits of psilocybin without the anxiety or side effects of a bad trip.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Conditions Can Psilocybin Treat?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Research into the therapeutic applications of psilocybin is ongoing. While the substance is not yet FDA-approved, the strong results of initial trials indicate its potential to treat numerous conditions.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin\u2019s interaction with serotonin receptors allows it to treat certain mental health issues, particularly when the drug is combined with psychotherapy. For one, psilocybin is being actively studied as an intervention for compulsive behaviors. The treatment has shown promise in helping individuals quit smoking, <a href=\"https:\/\/nyulangone.org\/news\/psychedelic-drug-therapy-may-help-treat-alcohol-addiction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>drinking alcohol to excess<\/strong><\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-022-08085-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>using opiates<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">In addition, studies have indicated it can help treat anxiety disorders, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2022\/02\/psilocybin-treatment-for-major-depression-effective-for-up-to-a-year-for-most-patients-study-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>major depressive disorder<\/strong><\/a>, PTSD, OCD, and schizophrenia when combined with talk therapy. Its psychedelic effects can expand patients\u2019 perspectives on life and open pathways for healthier cognitive habits and behavioral patterns. This makes a dose of psilocybin an attractive alternative to pharmaceuticals.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Thanks to its therapeutic effects, psilocybin is also being studied as an intervention for patients coping with terminal diagnoses and life-threatening diseases. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10106897\/#:~:text=Gabrielle%20Agin%2DLiebes%20PhD%20and,years%20after%20the%20psilocybin%20administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Studies of individuals with cancer<\/strong><\/a> have revealed an improved quality of life and reduced anxiety after a psilocybin dose is consumed.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Researchers in the psychiatry and neuropharmacology fields are also experimenting with psilocybin as a migraine and <a href=\"https:\/\/observer.com\/2020\/12\/new-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-cure-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>epilepsy treatment<\/strong><\/a>. They have speculated that the drug\u2019s rewiring effect and the enhanced neural plasticity it engenders can enable the brain to bypass the anatomical cause of epilepsy. In addition, some have posited that its anti-inflammatory properties can mitigate the neurological signaling that creates migraines.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Researchers in the field of neuropsychopharmacology are also studying psilocybin as a <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34734390\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>treatment for Alzheimer\u2019s<\/strong><\/a>, dementia, Parkinson\u2019s, traumatic brain injury, and stroke. While studies are in their earliest phases, researchers are exploring if the neurogenic potential of psilocybin can repair cognitive loss from degenerative conditions and brain injuries.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin may be able to elevate these patients\u2019 quality of life by <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0924977X23001347#:~:text=Changes%20induced%20by%20psilocybin%20positively,1).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">enhancing their cognition<\/a><\/strong>, decelerating or even stopping their neurological atrophy, and improving their mood.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Makes a Good Candidate for Psilocybin Therapy?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">The best candidates for psilocybin therapy are those living in regions where the clinical use of psychedelics is legal and those who qualify for clinical trials. Virtually all people without prior adverse reactions to psychedelics are good candidates for this treatment.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">That said, those with a history of schizophrenia or similar mental disorders should avoid psilocybin due to its potential side effects.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">What Happens During Psilocybin Therapy?<\/h2><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Preparation<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">First, new patients undergo an intake session. During this session, the provider educates the patient on psilocybin, the effects of the drug, and its safety.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Both the provider and the patient work together to create a trusting clinical relationship. Establishing confidence maximizes their likelihood of successful psilocybin therapy.<\/p><h3 class=\"heading_all\">Psilocybin Session<\/h3><p class=\"post_para\">The next phase of treatment involves the ingestion of psilocybin. The patient typically consumes their <a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/how-to-make-psilocybin-tea\/\"><strong>dose of mushrooms orally, often in the form of tea<\/strong><\/a>, capsules, or dried shrooms.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">The patient ingests their dose in a safe and controlled environment and lies down while the drug takes effect. They often listen to a curated selection of music or soothing sounds as they wait for the drug to kick in.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Clinicians monitor the patient during their trip. These supervising therapists are present to guide them through any distress they experience and help them process their thoughts and emotions. In this way, they steer their patients away from bad trips.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Integration<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">After the effects of the drug abate, a clinician holds a talk therapy postmortem with the patient in which they unpack and analyze the psychedelic experience. This is where the patient learns how to harness the knowledge they gained from their \u201ctrip\u201d to improve their cognitive and behavioral habits.<\/p><h2 class=\"heading_all\">How Can You Participate in Psilocybin Therapy?<\/h2><p class=\"post_para\">Psilocybin therapy is currently only legal in Colorado and Oregon. For most Americans, the only legal way to undergo psilocybin therapy is by participating in a clinical trial.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">You can find psilocybin clinical trials using the U.S. National Library of Medicine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/ct2\/results?intr=%22Psilocybin%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>searchable database<\/strong><\/a>. Each study has specific enrollment criteria and aims to assess the effectiveness of psilocybin for a particular disorder or evaluate the impact of the compound on healthy participants.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">These studies involve administering psilocybin therapy and documenting patients\u2019 responses in a controlled environment. In general, dosing ranges from <a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.ucsf.edu\/psilocybin#:~:text=The%20first%20dosing%20visit%20will,modern%20clinical%20trials%20with%20psilocybin.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>10 mg to 25 mg<\/strong><\/a>. States and academic institutions tightly regulate studies to protect patients and maximize their safety.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">\u200b\u200bIf selected to participate in one of these studies, you will undergo safe and legal psilocybin therapy. Medical professionals will document your response to the drug. You will also probably attend follow-up visits to discuss the long-term impact of your treatment. All information obtained during the study will be confidential.<\/p><p class=\"post_para\">Your participation in clinical trials will help further the cause of psychedelic medicine and inform society\u2019s attitude toward psilocybin. In addition, it could help you discover whether psilocybin is a viable alternative treatment option for you.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a5baf6b text_warp_z elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a5baf6b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cfe1805\" data-id=\"cfe1805\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2520229 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2520229\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How we reviewed this article:<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f9f9fa2 elementor-tabs-view-horizontal elementor-widget elementor-widget-tabs\" data-id=\"f9f9fa2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"tabs.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2621\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2621\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Sources<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2622\" class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-desktop-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2622\" aria-expanded=\"false\">History<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tabs-content-wrapper\" role=\"tablist\" aria-orientation=\"vertical\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"true\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2621\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Sources<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2621\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2621\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"false\"><ul><li>Amitava Dasgupta (2019). Critical Issues in Alcohol and Drugs of Abuse Testing (Second Edition)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/psilocin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/psilocin<\/a><\/li><li>Project on Psychedelics Law and Regulation (POPLAR) at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School (2021)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oha\/PH\/PREVENTIONWELLNESS\/Documents\/ELSI%20Report%20Draft-%20Historical%20and%20Indigenous%20Use.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/oha\/<\/a><\/li><li>David E Nichols (2020). Psilocybin: from ancient magic to modern medicine<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32398764\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32398764\/<\/a><\/li><li>Scott Houghton (2021). From Medicine to Poison: The Magic Mushroom in 1960s America<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/magic-mushrooms-1960s-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.thecollector.com\/magic-mushrooms-1960s-america\/<\/a><\/li><li>Life magazine (1957). Great Adventures in the Discovery of Mushrooms<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cuttersguide.com\/pdf\/Periodical-Publications\/life-by-time-inc-published-may-13-1957.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cuttersguide.com\/<\/a><\/li><li>ACS Chemistry for Life (2017). Molecule of the Week Archive: Psilocybin<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org\/molecule-of-the-week\/archive\/p\/psilocybin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.acs.org\/molecule-of-the-week\/archive\/p\/psilocybin.html<\/a><\/li><li>John Mascolo (2023). The Controlled Substances Act: Overview<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/controlled-substances-act-csa-overview.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/criminal\/criminal-charges\/controlled-substances-act-csa-overview.html<\/a><\/li><li>Johns Hopkins Medicine Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (2023). Psychedelic Research and Psilocybin Therapy<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/psychiatry\/research\/psychedelics-research\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/psychiatry\/research\/psychedelics-research<\/a><\/li><li>The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2023). FDA Issues First Draft Guidance on Clinical Trials with Psychedelic Drugs<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-issues-first-draft-guidance-clinical-trials-psychedelic-drugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/news-events\/press-announcements\/fda-issues-first-draft-guidance-clinical-trials-psychedelic-drugs<\/a><\/li><li>David Culver and Jason Kravarik (2022). It\u2019s legal to use psilocybin, or \u2018magic mushrooms,\u2019 in Oregon. But that could soon change<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/11\/04\/us\/oregon-psilocybin-voter-pushback-ctrp\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2022\/11\/04\/us\/oregon-psilocybin-voter-pushback-ctrp\/index.html<\/a><\/li><li>Andrew Kenney (2023). What to know about Colorado\u2019s psychedelic law<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/06\/21\/colorado-psychedelic-law-for-psilocybin-mushrooms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.cpr.org\/2023\/06\/21\/colorado-psychedelic-law-for-psilocybin-mushrooms\/<\/a><\/li><li>Psychedelic Alpha (2023). Psychedelic Legalization &amp; Decriminalization Tracker: Mapping Psychedelic Drug Policy Reform in the United States<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/psychedelicalpha.com\/data\/psychedelic-laws\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/psychedelicalpha.com\/data\/psychedelic-laws<\/a><\/li><li>Sharon Reynolds (2023). How psychedelic drugs may help with depression<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/how-psychedelic-drugs-may-help-depression#:~:text=Some%20types%20of%20psychedelic%20drugs,between%20neurons%20in%20the%20brain.\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/how-psychedelic-drugs-may-help-depression<\/a><\/li><li>Adrianna Rodriguez (2022). People who used &#8216;magic mushrooms&#8217; less likely to develop opioid use disorder, study finds<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/health\/2022\/04\/07\/magic-mushrooms-linked-decreased-risk-opioid-addiction-study\/9469652002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/health\/2022\/04\/07\/magic-mushrooms-linked-decreased-risk-opioid-addiction-study\/9469652002\/<\/a><\/li><li>Kori Lynch, Harry Smith, Kaitlyn Sullivan, and Akshay Syal, M.D. (2022). Psychedelic drug helped people with alcohol use disorder reduce drinking, study shows<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/mental-health\/psilocybin-mushroom-help-people-alcohol-use-disorder-rcna44180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/health\/mental-health\/psilocybin-mushroom-help-people-alcohol-use-disorder-rcna44180<\/a><\/li><li>Chris Roberts (2020). New Magic Mushrooms Could Fix Depression, Addiction, Epilepsy, and More<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/observer.com\/2020\/12\/new-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-cure-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/observer.com\/2020\/12\/new-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-cure-depression\/<\/a><\/li><li>Kim P.C. Kuypers, Natasha L. Mason, and Cato M.H. De Vos (2021). Psychedelics and Neuroplasticity: A Systematic Review Unraveling the Biological Underpinnings of Psychedelics<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2021.724606\/full\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fpsyt.2021.724606\/full<\/a><\/li><li>Meghan McCarthy (2023). Can psychedelics help patients with dementia?<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pennmemorycenter.org\/psychedelics-dementia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/pennmemorycenter.org\/psychedelics-dementia\/<\/a><\/li><li>WebMD (2023). Psilocybin &#8211; Uses, Side Effects, and More<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1654\/psilocybin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/vitamins\/ai\/ingredientmono-1654\/psilocybin<\/a><\/li><li>Kimberly Holland (2021). What Is Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (HPPD)?<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/hppd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/hppd<\/a><\/li><li>Amanda Morris and Kelyn Soong (2023). What do magic mushrooms do to your brain? A midflight crisis raises questions<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wellness\/2023\/10\/26\/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-mental-health\/#Y3GV8G6DRT3G53D5J2T68NA22M-3\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/wellness\/2023\/10\/26\/psilocybin-magic-mushrooms-mental-health\/<\/a><\/li><li>Paul Chadderton Ph.D. and Caroline Golden Ph.D. (2022). What Psilocybin Does to the Brain<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brain-circuitry-of-action-and-awareness\/202209\/what-psilocybin-does-to-the-brain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/brain-circuitry-of-action-and-awareness\/202209\/what-psilocybin-does-to-the-brain<\/a><\/li><li>Kristian Foden-Vencil (2023). Oregon now offers psilocybin therapy. Here\u2019s what one of the first patients experienced<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opb.org\/article\/2023\/08\/23\/psilocybin-mushroom-therapy-oregon-psychedelic-bendable-bend-ptsd-ocd-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.opb.org\/article\/2023\/08\/23\/psilocybin-mushroom-therapy-oregon-psychedelic-bendable-bend-ptsd-ocd-mental-health\/<\/a><\/li><li>Sheraz Sadiq (2023). Despite risks and uncertainty, psilocybin service centers in Oregon open for business<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opb.org\/article\/2023\/08\/26\/psilocybin-service-centers-oregon-open\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.opb.org\/article\/2023\/08\/26\/psilocybin-service-centers-oregon-open\/<\/a><\/li><li>Alayna Alvarez and Esteban L. Hernandez (2023). How psychedelic &#8220;healing centers&#8221; will work in Colorado<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/06\/26\/psychedelic-healing-centers-colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.axios.com\/local\/denver\/2023\/06\/26\/psychedelic-healing-centers-colorado<\/a><\/li><li>Vince Polito and Richard J. Stevenson (2023). A systematic study of microdosing psychedelics<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6364961\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6364961\/<\/a><\/li><li>NYU Langone Health (2022). Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nyulangone.org\/news\/psychedelic-drug-therapy-may-help-treat-alcohol-addiction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/nyulangone.org\/news\/psychedelic-drug-therapy-may-help-treat-alcohol-addiction<\/a><\/li><li>Grant Jones, Joshua Lipson, Matthew K. Nock, and Jocelyn A. Ricard (2022)<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-022-08085-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-022-08085-4<\/a><\/li><li>Johns Hopkins Medicine (2022). Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression Effective for Up to a Year for Most Patients, Study Shows<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2022\/02\/psilocybin-treatment-for-major-depression-effective-for-up-to-a-year-for-most-patients-study-shows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/news\/newsroom\/news-releases\/2022\/02\/psilocybin-treatment-for-major-depression-effective-for-up-to-a-year-for-most-patients-study-shows<\/a><\/li><li>Sunil Aggarwal, Atara Jaffe, Moira Opalka, Conor Watters, and Emily Whinkin (2023). Psilocybin in Palliative Care: An Update<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10106897\/#:~:text=Gabrielle%20Agin%2DLiebes%20PhD%20and,years%20after%20the%20psilocybin%20administration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10106897\/<\/a><\/li><li>Chris Roberts (2020). New Magic Mushrooms Could Fix Depression, Addiction, Epilepsy, and More<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/observer.com\/2020\/12\/new-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-cure-depression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/observer.com\/2020\/12\/new-magic-mushrooms-psilocybin-cure-depression\/<\/a><\/li><li>Sean Darcy, Albert Garcia-Romeu, Hillary Jackson, Paul Rosenberg, Toni White (2021). Psychedelics as Novel Therapeutics in Alzheimer&#8217;s Disease: Rationale and Potential Mechanisms<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34734390\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34734390\/<\/a><\/li><li>Ede Frecska, Attila Szabo, and Michael James Winkelman (2023). The potential of psychedelics for the treatment of Alzheimer&#8217;s disease and related dementias<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0924977X23001347#:~:text=Changes%20induced%20by%20psilocybin%20positively,1).\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0924977X23001347<\/a><\/li><li>National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology Information (2023). Clinical Trials<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/search?intr=%22Psilocybin%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/clinicaltrials.gov\/search<\/a><\/li><li>University of California San Francisco: USCF Clinical Trials (2023). Psilocybin clinical trials at USCF<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/clinicaltrials.ucsf.edu\/psilocybin#:~:text=The%20first%20dosing%20visit%20will,modern%20clinical%20trials%20with%20psilocybin.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/clinicaltrials.ucsf.edu\/psilocybin<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-tab-title elementor-tab-mobile-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2622\" aria-expanded=\"false\">History<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2622\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2622\" tabindex=\"0\" hidden=\"hidden\"><div class=\"timeline_zubair\"><div class=\"outer_zubair\"><div class=\"card_zubair\"><div class=\"info_zubair\"><h3 class=\"title_zubair current_title_zubair\">Current Version<\/h3><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card_zubair\"><div 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Mushrooms\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Species-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Species-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Species-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Species-of-Psilocybin-Mushrooms.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/species-of-psilocybin-mushrooms\/\" title=\"Species of Psilocybin Mushrooms\">Species of Psilocybin Mushrooms<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-header-after\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"October 27, 2023\">October 27, 2023<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-4744 category-psilocybin-wellness\" data-id=\"4744\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/how-to-make-psilocybin-tea\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail \">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-Make-Magic-Mushroom-Tea-featured-image-300x200.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-36948\" alt=\"How to Make Magic Mushroom Tea\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-Make-Magic-Mushroom-Tea-featured-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-Make-Magic-Mushroom-Tea-featured-image-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-Make-Magic-Mushroom-Tea-featured-image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-to-Make-Magic-Mushroom-Tea-featured-image.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/how-to-make-psilocybin-tea\/\" title=\"How to Make Magic Mushroom Tea\">How to Make Magic Mushroom Tea<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div 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class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-36920\" alt=\"How to Get Psilocybin Assisted Therapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-toGet-Psilocybin-Assisted-Therapyfeatured-image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-toGet-Psilocybin-Assisted-Therapyfeatured-image-1030x687.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-toGet-Psilocybin-Assisted-Therapyfeatured-image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/How-toGet-Psilocybin-Assisted-Therapyfeatured-image.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/how-to-get-psilocybin-assisted-therapy\/\" title=\"How to Get Psilocybin Assisted Therapy\">How to Get Psilocybin Assisted Therapy<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-header-after\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"January 23, 2022\">January 23, 2022<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-11455 category-psilocybin-wellness\" data-id=\"11455\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay none\"><i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/psilocybin-depression-therapy\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail \">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" src=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Where-Can-I-Find-Psilocybin-Depression-Therapy-300x169.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4793\" alt=\"Where Can I Find Psilocybin Depression Therapy?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Where-Can-I-Find-Psilocybin-Depression-Therapy-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Where-Can-I-Find-Psilocybin-Depression-Therapy-1030x580.jpeg 1030w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Where-Can-I-Find-Psilocybin-Depression-Therapy-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/sanctuarywellnessinstitute.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Where-Can-I-Find-Psilocybin-Depression-Therapy.jpeg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div 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