💧You could qualify for psilocybin therapy, study suggests

Welcome back to The Drop In, DoubleBlind’s psychedelic news and culture dispatch. It’s Monday, a day of the week Morning People are more inclined to appreciate than Night Owls. It is a day wrapped in the push and pull of inspiration and dread, yet undeniably symbolic of fresh starts. We hope you grab this week by the hongos and make it magical.

Our featured story this week dives into a study that breaks down some jaw-dropping (albeit theoretical) numbers on how many Americans are currently in treatment for depression — and how widespread the application of psilocybin therapy could be should it receive FDA approval. Of course, psilocybin therapy for the masses hinges on making it financially accessible (and legal), but we digress…You can read that story below!

You can also find stories about a clinic in Berlin providing support for difficult psychedelic experiences, iconic LSD quotes, how to work with San Pedro, and microdosing LSA. You can also find links to mushroom retreats and an opportunity to engage with the Noke Koî’s, guardians of the Amazon Rainforest, rich cultural heritage.

Enjoy the brain food 🌍🍄,

Mary Carreón
Senior Editor

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Berlin’s Ambulanz Psychedelische Substanzen clinic offers a lifeline for those struggling with the aftereffects of challenging psychedelic experiences. Located in St. Hedwig Hospital, the clinic provides support through therapy, medical intervention, and emotional validation, with services covered by public health insurance in Germany. The clinic was founded to fill the gap in mental health care for those who face lingering effects after using psychedelics. Click here to learn more about the clinic.

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LEARN: Join Darren Le Baron on October 27 for an interactive presentation on the ancient use of psychedelics in Africa. Learn how fungi and plants have shaped spiritual and community practices for millennia and continue to influence modern psychedelic research. Click here to register through Ancestral Voices.

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🌵 A Beginner’s Guide to San Pedro 🌵

San Pedro has been in use without interruption for thousands of years. This Andean cactus emerged from mysterious rituals beneath ancient pyramids, adapted to survive Spanish colonialism, and has now spread around the globe as a surprisingly common mescaline-containing ornamental plant.

Find out more about this trippy cactus, from the experience to its legality, on our YouTube.