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LSD Accelerates Brain Rhythms and Increases Neural Complexity

Psiconáutica Editorial Team · October 8, 2026 In briefA magnetoencephalography (MEG) reanalysis of 17 volunteers indicates that LSD accelerates the brain’s alpha and beta rhythms,...

Canada Launches New Controlled Substances Regulations for Psilocybin

Psiconáutica Editorial Team · October 8, 2026 In briefOn October 1, 2026, Canada’s new Controlled Substances Regulations went into effect, consolidating several previous rules into...

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The Risk of a Psychedelic Theocracy: Mysticism vs. Rigorous Science

An analysis of how the obsession with mystical experiences in psychedelic research may be biasing scientific results and limiting progress.

Is Getting High Natural? What the Animal Kingdom Teaches Us

Ants, elephants, and humans all seek intoxication. We examine the idea of Siegel’s "fourth drive" and its limits with a critical eye.

Ketamine Risks: Cystitis, Dependence, and the K-Hole

Recreational ketamine use is associated with cystitis, kidney damage, dependence, and extreme dissociation (the "K-hole"). Real risks and harm reduction.

From Coffee to Ritalin: Stimulants, Childhood, and the ADHD Myth

In this installment, we explore the history of methylphenidate and related substances to gain a broader perspective on what this drug really represents.

Ann Shulgin and the “Cold Mind”: When the Trip Doesn’t End

We revisit Chapter 38 of PIHKAL, where Ann Shulgin describes a lingering effect, the fear it triggered, and learning not to fight the process.

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