Magic mushrooms could help depression

[zengrifter]

Magic mushrooms could help depression, say scientists
11th July 2006 | Daily Mail

Scientists are to investigate a hallucinogenic chemical in "magic mushrooms" as a possible new treatment for depression, anxiety and drug dependence.

The move follows an unusual study which showed that the compound, psilocybin, can prompt long lasting positive changes in mood and behaviour.

Researchers also found that people who took the chemical experienced genuine mystical experiences, as defined by psychologists.

A third of the 36 study participants described their psilocybin experience as the "most spiritually significant" of their lives.

Some likened it to the importance of the birth of their first child or the death of a parent.

Magic mushrooms, or "shrooms", come in several varieties, all of which contain psilocybin. Until last year a loophole in the law meant they were not illegal in their natural state in the UK.

Under the Drugs Act 2005 they are now classified as a Class A drug, like heroin or cocaine.

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[zengrifter]

Magic mushrooms could help depression, say scientists...

...though personally I prefer LSD, but thats just me. --zen(depression)

[ScottH]

Originally Posted by zengrifter

...though personally I prefer LSD, but thats just me. --zen(depression)

The occasional DMT trip also does the trick!

[supercoolmancool]

Originally Posted by zengrifter

...though personally I prefer LSD, but thats just me. --zen(depression)

You said not to experiment with psychedelics until you have done a lot of research. I was wondering if you have any recomendations of good educational books or websites?

[zengrifter]

Originally Posted by supercoolmancool

You said not to experiment with psychedelics until you have done a lot of research. I was wondering if you have any recomendations of good educational books or websites?

I didn't say "a lot" of research - I said "sufficient" research. Start here (below). zg



The Joyous Cosmology

Adventures in the Chemistry of Consciousness

Alan W. Watts
Foreword by Timothy Leary and Richard Alpert

Contents
Foreword
Preface
Prologue
The Joyous Cosmology
Epilog

The Joyous Cosmology ©1962 by Pantheon Books,
a division of Random House.

[zengrifter]

Non-Therapeutic Uses of LSD

Stanislav Grof, M.D.

Chapter 8, LSD Psychotherapy, ©1980, 1994 by Stanislav Grof
Hunter House Publishers, Alameda, California, ISBN 0-89793-158-0

Training Sessions of Mental Health Professionals
Administration of LSD to Creative Individuals
Drug-Induced Religious and Mystical Experiences
Role of LSD in Personal Growth and Self-Actualization
Use of LSD in the Development of Paranormal Abilities

HERE - http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/lsd/grofnnth.htm

[mdlbj]

Originally Posted by supercoolmancool

You said not to experiment with psychedelics until you have done a lot of research. I was wondering if you have any recommendations of good educational books or websites?

Mushrooms by far in my book.. When I lived in The NW, they grew everywhere. Shrooming is amazing.

[supercoolmancool]

Sweet. I'm totally going to read that book. As Joe Rogan said, "Life is a big ****ing mystery, and the best way to explore that mystery is through psychedelics." He said something like that.

[zengrifter]

Originally Posted by supercoolmancool

Sweet. I'm totally going to read that book. As Joe Rogan said, "Life is a big ****ing mystery, and the best way to explore that mystery is through psychedelics." He said something like that.

OK, here you go -

MAPS Psychedelic Library
(check out "The Secret Cheif Revealed' & 'Storming Heaven' among others)
http://www.maps.org/freebooks.html

Schaffer Psychedelic Library
http://www.druglibrary.org/schaffer/lsd/lsdmenu.htm

[sagefr0g]

Originally Posted by supercoolmancool

You said not to experiment with psychedelics until you have done a lot of research. I was wondering if you have any recomendations of good educational books or websites?

best not to mess with psychedelics period.
there is no substitute for a clear normal functioning brain.