Articles tagged with "Mind and Matter"
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How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on July 18, 2022Read moreWe know THC can impact sleep and dreaming. But how? And why?
The entourage effect: Does it really exist?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on June 8, 2022Read moreResearch is starting to confirm the concept—and it’s not just about the cannabinoids.
Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on April 28, 2022Read moreKnow what you’re dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound.
Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on March 24, 2022Read moreDr. Martha Roser, author of a headline-making study, talks about the promise and limitations of her findings.
Can drug use make you lose your mind?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on February 28, 2022Read moreDrug-induced psychosis is a real thing. But which drugs? At what dosage? All these variables matter.
What are the potential risks of microdosing psychedelics?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on January 20, 2022Read moreMicrodosing psychedelics has become a popular wellness trend, but is it really that beneficial? Learn more on the science of how much you take and how often you take psychedelics.
Is your drug a psychedelic, a dissociative, or an empathogen?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on December 14, 2021Read moreKetamine affects the brain differently than ecstasy or psilocybin. Why? The answer lies in each drug’s chemical structure.
Would psychedelic therapy work without tripping?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on November 2, 2021Read moreWhen psychedelic medicine is effective, is it pure chemistry—or is the experience of the trip essential?
Death and psychedelics: How science is reviving this ancient connection
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 5, 2021Read moreNew research finds psychedelics can ease our fear of death. But the connections between the mind and mortality stretch back thousands of years.