You’ve just spent a week inside a carefully constructed psychedelic retreat. Your days were shaped by intention. Your mornings began without alarms. Conversations went deeper than polite and surface-level. For a while, you were allowed – encouraged, even – to slow down and look inward. And then you returned home. Suddenly, there are honking cars […]
Read more >In 1998’s summer blockbuster Armageddon, there’s a scene in which Bruce Willis’ ragtag group of oil rig workers are medically evaluated – and then summarily disqualified – for space travel. Among the disqualifications was a toxicology report showing recreational ketamine use. “Sedatives are used all the time, doctor,” Willis’ character remarks. “This one’s used on […]
Read more >If you’re planning on embarking on a psychedelic journey, you should know in advance that when it comes to psychedelic therapies, the real work starts after the effects subside. This process is called integration, and it’s a crucial component to reaping the full benefit of your psychedelic experience. You can think of it as the […]
Read more >Over the past few years, ketamine has evolved into more than an anesthetic, with emergent research and clinical applications showing it can be incredibly effective at treating certain mental disorders as well. If you’re thinking of trying ketamine, you need to know a few things. Namely, just how long does ketamine last? While ketamine can […]
Read more >For many, the most meaningful insights of a psychedelic journey emerge slowly, revealing themselves in the days, weeks, and sometimes months after the ceremony ends. For the vast majority, you return home with sharpened clarity, softer defences, and a renewed sense of possibility. Yet you also step back into a world that has not changed […]
Read more >Ketamine therapy is emerging as a novel treatment for conditions like anxiety or depression. But, wait a minute – isn’t ketamine a psychedelic drug? Despite its emergent clinical utility, you’ve probably heard of ketamine being used in more recreational ways. Ketamine is a psychedelic, but it doesn’t fit neatly into that box. Its unique properties […]
Read more >First synthesized in the 1960s, ketamine was approved as an anesthetic before it became recognized for its potential therapeutic effects on mood and spiritual well-being (1). Paradoxically, a medicine created to induce unconsciousness has revealed unexpected potential to expand a person’s consciousness. And while everyone’s experience with ketamine will vary, there are some common throughlines […]
Read more >In recent years, a new path to healing has emerged for people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma, or the desire for intense personal growth: mushroom therapy. Yes, we’re talking about magic mushrooms or psilocybin mushrooms, which elicit psychedelic experiences. However, in the correct dose, and guided by the right people, undergoing therapy while taking mushrooms […]
Read more >For many with terminal illness, facing mortality can be one of the most profound and challenging experiences a person endures, sometimes even more so than the physical pain or limitations of the illness. It can result in an overwhelming fear of death, known as end-of-life anxiety or existential distress, which not only diminishes the quality […]
Read more >Ketamine is a uniquely powerful compound with a complex and evolving story in medicine and wellness. To understand its side effects is to appreciate its dual nature: it is a valuable therapeutic tool and a substance with significant risks when used improperly. This evidence-based guide offers a compassionate exploration of ketamine’s side effects, empowering you […]
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