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MEO-DMT: HOW ITS EFFECTS ON THE BRAIN WORK, WHAT ARE THE RISKS OF ITS USE AND HOW ITS USE AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS ARE BEING RESEARCHED

By Gabriel García on September 11, 2023

MeO-DMT, or methoxy-dimethyltryptamine, is a psychoactive substance belonging to the tryptamine group, molecules that have neuromodulatory effects on the brain. MeO-DMT is found naturally in some plants, such as Anadenanthera peregrina or Acacia maidenii, and can also be synthesized in laboratories. Its consumption produces intense hallucinogenic effects, which can last between 5 and 30 minutes, depending on the route of administration. What happens when you consume MeO-DMT MeO-DMT’s effects on the brain are due to its ability to bind to serotonin receptors, a neurotransmitter that regulates mood, perception, sleep and cognition.

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Portugal decriminalizes synthetic drug use: what does this imply for medical and scientific research on psychedelics?

By Gabriel García on September 6, 2023

On August 31, the Portuguese government announced a historic measure: the decriminalization of the consumption of synthetic drugs, including psychedelic substances such as LSD, MDMA or ketamine. This decision is in addition to the one taken by the country in 2001, when it stopped considering drug use as a crime and treated it as a public health problem. The measure has been applauded by many sectors that defend the therapeutic and scientific use of psychedelics, which have been researching their potential benefits for mental health for decades.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU CONSUME MESCALINE? CAN PEYOTE BE USED FOR MEDICAL TREATMENTS?

By Gabriel García on August 30, 2023

Mescaline is a psychedelic substance found in some cacti, such as peyote and San Pedro, and has been used since ancient times by various indigenous cultures for religious, ritual and therapeutic purposes. But how does mescaline act in the human brain and what effects does it produce? What potential does this molecule have for the treatment of some mental disorders? In this article we will try to answer these questions based on the available scientific evidence.

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What happens in your brain when you have a psychedelic trip?

By Gabriel García on August 23, 2023

Psychedelic trips are experiences that alter consciousness and perception of reality, caused by the consumption of substances such as LSD, psilocybin, mescaline or DMT. These drugs act on serotonin receptors in the brain, producing effects such as hallucinations, synesthesia, temporal distortion and ego-dissolution. Ego dissolution is a feeling of losing the boundaries between oneself and the environment, of merging with the universe and transcending individuality. It has been compared to mystical or spiritual experiences described by some religious or cultural traditions.

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