Welcome back to The Drop In! As always, thanks for taking the time to connect with us here — a place where algorithmic censorship still hasn’t clipped our wings, and we can talk about our favorite Schedule I’s more openly 💙🍄
Today our main story is about the striking similarities between psychedelic trips and near-death experiences (NDE). One thing stood out to us about the new study that just dropped: Researchers say they’ve spent decades brushing off the stories from people who have touched the void and come back. And now, with this new data, they’re viewing people’s NDEs as potential ways to better understand some of the deepest mysteries of consciousness. 🙏
Keep scrolling and you’ll find stories about fielding “trip killers” on Reddit, a psilocybin drug for dementia, what to expect if you smoke weed while tripping, and SO much more.
Enjoy the brain food and stay hydrated!
Mary Carreón
Senior Editor
Mary Carreón
Senior Editor
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Near-Death Experiences and Psychedelic Trips Are Scientifically Similar
Researchers found striking similarities between near-death experiences and psychedelic trips, particularly in mystical effects like time distortion and feelings of unity.
What happens when science explores the boundary between life and death? In this fascinating new study, researchers uncover striking similarities between near-death experiences (NDEs) and psychedelic trips. From time distortion to feelings of unity and even leaving the earthly realm, both experiences blur the lines of reality in ways that feel eerily mystical.
But while NDEs are often unexpected, psychedelic journeys tend to be sought out, and the differences between the two may surprise you.
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Our Latest
While Reddit users often recommend Xanax as the go-to "trip killer" to end a psychedelic experience, doctors are now cautioning against this advice. A new letter published in the Emergency Medicine Journal warns of the potential dangers of using drugs like benzodiazepines to stop a trip, highlighting the risks of addiction, overdose, and respiratory issues. Click to read more about the safety concerns and why it's crucial to stay informed beyond Reddit threads.
Biotech firm Psilera has developed a groundbreaking psilocybin-based drug, PSIL-006, designed to treat frontotemporal dementia without causing a psychedelic trip. The drug has shown promising results in early studies, improving memory and sleep, and may succeed in rigorous FDA trials due to its non-psychedelic nature. Click to read more about this potential breakthrough in dementia treatment and the future of trip-free psychedelics.
As Colorado prepares to roll out its new psychedelics program, lessons from the state's pioneering legal cannabis industry are guiding the way. Dominique Mendiola, a key regulatory official, explains how the state will apply its experience to create thoughtful and adaptive rules for psychedelics, ensuring community input and careful oversight. Click to read how these insights will shape the future of psychedelics in Colorado.
& More Must-Reads
Dr. Andrew Weil says there’s no such thing as a good or bad drug. From coca to kava, we should be able to access all plant allies—and understand their beneficial properties.
Super Bowl songwriter Mazie shares how LSD transformed her life and discusses her bold journey with plant medicines and psychedelic pop in an interview with DoubleBlind.
Should kids take psychedelics? It’s a controversial question, but more and more parents are allowing their children to choose when they’re ready to have their first trip or simply opening up about their own.
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Join us Sunday, September 29th at 12pm PT for a transformative workshop with Kyle Buller from Psychedelics Today and our host Monica Cadena. If traditional therapy hasn't brought the relief you’re seeking, learn how psychedelics can offer new tools to process pain and cultivate healthier emotional patterns.
Discover how to safely use psychedelics to work through trauma and integrate lasting healing practices.
Ready for change? This is your moment. Click here to register for this free workshop.
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🍃 Acid & weed… Mushrooms & weed... It’s common to mix them, but should you? We took a deep dive into the world of smoking weed while tripping—here’s what we found.
🙀 So. Your cat ate mushrooms. What should you do? We asked veterinarians for advice on how to handle the situation. Read on to find out what exactly happens and how to keep your pet safe.
🍽️ Is your gut controlling your emotions? According to emerging research, we really are what we eat—or what the microbes inside us eat, anyway. Here’s what that means.
🔎 Ready for a challenge? Psilocybe caerulipes lurks on logs and stumps in the Northeastern United States, but spotting one is no easy task. We’ve got a guide on finding this forager’s delight.
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At DoubleBlind, we believe in reciprocity—the idea that everything in the world is interconnected and that we have a responsibility to uplift a psychedelic ecosystem that centers equity, inclusivity, and healing for all. Through our work, we hope to help our community participate in this effort with us.
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Curious about the ever-changing legal landscape of psilocybin?
With legal retreats, psilocybin service centers, and even psilocybin churches popping up, it can feel overwhelming to know what’s legal, where, and for whom.
That’s why we’re so excited about the upcoming Psilocybin Conference—they’ve dedicated an entire day to exploring legal access. It’s the perfect opportunity to get your questions answered by some of the top experts in the field.
The conference is virtual, happening on November 9-10, and there’s an early bird discount until October 1st. Don’t miss your chance—click here to reserve your spot!
Latest Youtube Video
Don’t Miss The Trippiest Music Videos Ever
With MTV’s curated music video shows a thing of the past, today we are left to scour the internet’s millions of videos for those which provide a trippy visual experience. The best ones, of course, go viral, but there are many hidden gems, as well as historic masterpieces largely unknown to new generations.
Luckily for you, we’ve compiled a list for your viewing pleasure 🎥 Dive into the list with us on YouTube.
Around the Web
What better way to connect with the myco-community than at a mushroom festival? Dennis Walker put together a list of seven you should know about. Read more in GreenState.
Festival drug checking is an essential form of harm reduction, but North American organizations providing this vital service face obstacles. Read more in Filter Mag.
Researchers at Cornell University gave a mushroom a robot body that uses its mycelia to produce electrical signals in response to stimuli like light. Read more in Vice.
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