by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 29, 2021 | Psychedelic Medicine
With the psychedelic renaissance in full swing and the resurgence of research illuminating the therapeutic potential of hallucinogens, it’s no surprise that the public opinion of psychedelics is beginning to shift. But, the stigma around psychedelics still exists. For...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 29, 2021 | Psychedelic Medicine
The concept of psychedelic integration is closely linked to “inner healing intelligence,” a notion originally developed by Stanislav Grof, and later refined by Michael Mithoefer, Clinical Investigator and Medical Director at the Multidisciplinary Association for...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 29, 2021 | Psychedelic Medicine
Preparation and pre-session intention setting are critical components to integration. Returning to the metaphor of travel, preparing for a psychedelic experience is likened to all the work that goes into preparing for a long-distance trip. We would never go to the...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 29, 2021 | Psychedelic Medicine
Going on a psychedelic trip is a lot like physical travel. If you’ve ever gone backpacking or traveled for an extended period of time, you will know that returning home can often come as a major shock to the system, sometimes taking weeks—months, even—to re-adjust to...
by EmpathiCSubstanceS | Apr 29, 2021 | MDMA Sassafras Molly
The last decade has been inarguably incredible for the field of psychedelic science. The term renaissance is hyperbolically thrown around a lot these days but in this context it is perfectly apt. Moving from the fringes of the research world and shaking off years of...