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Canada Allows Terminal Patients Use of Magic Mushrooms
Four end-of-life patients receive exemption to pursue “psilocybin therapy” to help ease anxiety and depression The Canadian government announced Tuesday that it would allow terminally ill patients to use psychedelic mushrooms as part of “psilocybin therapy” to help...
Four terminally ill Canadians get special exemption to use Psilocybin Therapy
TORONTO -- In a landmark decision, four Canadians suffering from terminal illnesses have been approved to receive psilocybin therapy to treat their anxiety -- marking the first time that a legal exemption has been given in Canada for patients to access psychedelic...
The growing push for medical use of psilocybin in Canada
TORONTO -- Growing evidence about the powers of psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound produced by several species of mushrooms, being used to treat anxiety and depression has inspired advocates to file a federal court challenge next month to allow its...
Paul Stamets: Mycology and Mushrooms as Medicines
Paul Stamets is a celebrated figure in the world of mycology, which is the study of fungi. He is renowned for his pioneering work in advancing our understanding of the extraordinary potential that mushrooms hold, both in terms of...
What the future holds for medical psychedelics in Canada
Bruce Tobin became interested in psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, 10 years ago when he was approached by a woman who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. She was suffering from intense depression, anxiety and hopelessness and the prospect...
The Treasure Called the Psilocybes: Paul Stamets
Paul Stamets is a renowned mycologist whose work with psilocybes, a genus of mushrooms containing psilocybin and psilocin, is emblematic of his pioneering contributions to both the field of mycology and the broader exploration of the...
Revealing the Mind: The Promise of Psychedelics
The "World Science Festival" video documentary, titled "Revealing the Mind: The Promise of Psychedelics," stands as a compelling and intellectually stimulating exploration into the intriguing resurgence of psychedelics within the realm of...
The Remarkable Results of Microdosing: James Fadiman
James Fadiman, a distinguished figure in the realm of psychedelics and consciousness exploration, has gained recognition for his pioneering work on the subject of microdosing. His extensive research and writings on this practice have shed...
The evolutionary story of how fungi shaped all terrestrial life — including us
Join us on an awe-inspiring journey as we unravel the extraordinary evolutionary tale of how fungi have played a pivotal role in shaping all terrestrial life, including the very existence of humankind. Delving into the depths of Earth's...