You hear the words “Molly” or “Ecstasy, and your mind conjures up images of bottle service and low-lit dance floors punctuated by dance music. It’s a popular nightlife drug for its ability to boost confidence and external senses. But this club drug—clinical name: 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)—has become equally popular in the research community; scientists are exploring […]
Read more >Relationships take work, and more adults are acknowledging and admitting to the need for interventions like couples therapy. A small survey of 1,100 Americans, conducted by Verywell Mind, found that 1 in 10 participants are actively participating in couples therapy and 22 percent are considering it. As treatment becomes less taboo, alternative offshoots begin to […]
Read more >Quick answer: Is psychedelic therapy legal in Amsterdam? The landscape of psychedelic experiences in Amsterdam exists in a fascinating legal gray area that often confuses visitors and locals alike. While psilocybin mushrooms have been banned in the Netherlands since 2008, psilocybin truffles—technically the sclerotia of the same fungi—remain legally available in smart shops throughout the […]
Read more >The short answer is, yes, psilocybin retreats are legal in the Netherlands. However, there’s some nuance to that answer that you should understand before attending one. Mushrooms, aka magic mushrooms or shrooms, have been illegal to sell since 2008, according to Dutch Law (Drugs Info, n.d.). You can, however, take truffles—no, not the kind that […]
Read more >Can music deepen psychedelic experiences? At Beckley Retreats, sound is curated before, during, and after ceremony guiding emotions, amplifying insights, and supporting integration long after the journey ends.
Read more >Can psychedelics support a longer, healthier life? Emerging research suggests psilocybin may influence stress, resilience, and neuroplasticity in ways that promote vitality and purpose.
Read more >Discover what psilocybin retreats are and why people seek them, exploring science-backed insights, participant stories, and how safe, intentional programs can support personal growth and transformation.
Read more >Discover what to expect from a weekend ketamine retreat in California, from the science that informs its use to the intentional practices that create a safe, meaningful experience.
Read more >Explore how psychedelic retreats may support healing from traumatic brain injury, with science-backed insights and real-world examples.
Read more >At Beckley Retreats, we often say that the journey doesn’t end when the psilocybin experience fades — it’s where the real growth begins. As neuroscientists often remind us: ‘what fires together wires together’ so while psilocybin mushrooms create new neural connections full of possibilities, it’s our ability to sustain these connections through new habits and […]
Read more >
Follow us:
