Psychedelic Safety & Research

Clinical trials, drug testing, pregnancy safety, contraindications, and scientific research.

Can You Smoke Blue Lotus Flower?

Last reviewed and updated: June 20, 2026. Key Takeaways Federal legal status Not DEA-scheduled; FDA doesn’t approve it as a

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Researchers: The Focus on Mystical Experiences is Holding Psychedelic Therapy Back

How important are mystical experiences when it comes to psychedelic therapies and research? Not very these researchers argue.

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This Ancient Civilization Used Psychedelic Beer to Make Friends and Forge Alliances

Archaeologists have unearthed remnants of a psychedelic beer brewed in the highlands of Peru over 1,000 years ago.

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New Grants Are Pushing Psychedelic Therapy Into End of Life Care

Seven organizations across the country received a combined $566,260 to advance research and training in this emerging field.

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Why Ketamine Dose Depends On What It’s Treating

A new narrative review argues that ketamine dosing should be rethought. An anesthesia dose, a pain dose and a psychiatric

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Mount Sinai Figures Out How Psychedelics and Serotonin Receptors Work Together for Therapeutic Benefits

Mt. Sinai's researchers may have found a groundbreaking connection between psychedelics and serotonin receptors and how they impact therapy.

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Interest in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies Is Exploding Since the Election

We have seen a huge surge in interest in psychedelic-assisted therapies post-election. Will this trend actually result in new policy?

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Breakthrough Study Reveals Unexpected Allies in Eating Disorder Treatment

In a large study, cannabis and psychedelics emerged as the most highly rated treatments for treating eating disorders.

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Ketamine Study Points to a More Integrated Approach for Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder

Could ketamine help patients overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD)? A new study shows promising results with an integrated approach.

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These are the Leading Psychedelic Integration Therapists in Philadelphia, PA

Looking for treatment? These are the leading Psychedelic Integration Therapists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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