Tag Archives: Psychedelics

Healing (the Spirit) Through Plants

Ayahuasca is one of many Amazonian plants with tremendous healing potential, which is why people are talking about it
Posted on April 16, 2015 by Greer Barker (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

What is the difference between a drug and a medicine? We use the terms interchangeably, though drugs are more readily labeled as illicit substances that lead people down a path of psychological addiction and abuse. Medicine is viewed as a synthetic, … Continue reading →

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Tune In: Could Psychedelics ‘Break Down’ Depression?

Doctors at London's Imperial College are exploring the potential of LSD and other psychedelics to heal depression and potentially save lives
Posted on October 6, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In the wake of the 1960s, the US government cracked down on its message to the public regarding the use of psychedelics. They hoped to create an image of it as a damaging, dangerous drug. On one hand, their concerns … Continue reading →

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LSD Research Makes Biggest Headway in 40 Years

Clinical trials reveal therapeutic effects of psychedelics on those nearing death
Posted on March 12, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Timothy Leary may be dead, but research into the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics is thriving once again. Specifically, recent studies have explored the potential for LSD to ease anxiety and depression for those overcoming addiction, or nearing death. In the early … Continue reading →

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