Psychedelic Integration

Recommended Psychedelic Resources: Articles

Anderson, A. (2016, April 13). LSD may chip away at the brain’s “sense of self” network: Brain imaging suggests LSD’s consciousness-altering traits may work by hindering some brain networks and boosting overall connectivity. Scientific American. Retrieved from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lsd-may-chip-away-at-the-brain-s-sense-of-self-network/

Burns, J. (2018, June 7). Study: Men who tried psychedelics are less likely to be violent toward their partners. Forbes. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/janetwburns/2018/06/07/study-men-who- tried-psychedelics-are-less-likely-to-be-violent-toward- partners/#293fdb835191

Carhart-Harris, R. L., & Nutt, D. J. (2017). Serotonin and brain function: A tale of two receptors. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 31(9), 1091–1120. Retrieved from http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/0269881117725915

Carhart-Harris, R. L., Roseman, L., Bolstridge, M., Demetriou, L., Pannekeok, J., Wall, M. ... Nutt, D. (2017, October 13). Psilocybin for treatment- resistant depression: fMRI-measured brain mechanisms. Scientific Reports, 7, Article 13187. Retrieved from https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-13282-7

Coppola, M., Beyione, F., Mondola, R. (2022). Psilocybin for Treating Psychiatric Disorders: A Psychonaut Legend or a Promising Therapeutic Perspective? Xenobiot. 12(1), 41-52. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35225956/

Cormier, Z. (2016, April 11). Brain scans reveal how LSD affects consciousness. Nature News: Q & A. Retrieved from http://www.nature.com/news/brain-scans-reveal-how-lsd-affects-consciousness-1.19727

Danforth, A. L., Grob, C. S., Struble, C., Feduccia, A. A., Walker, N., Jerome, L. ... Emerson, A. (2018, September 8). Reduction in social anxiety after MDMA-assisted psychotherapy with autistic adults: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study. Psychopharmacology, 235(11), 3137–3148. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00213-018-5010-9

Ducharme, J. (2023, March 14). Psychedelics Could Revolutionize Couples Therapy. Retrieved from https://time.com/6262291/psychedelics-mdma-couples-therapy/?utm_source=roundup&utm_campaign=20230202&mc_cid=1bda5ba15a&mc_eid=b4a41bcefb

Ghose, T. (2014, October 24). Magic mushrooms create a hyperconnected brain. Live Science. Retrieved from https://www.livescience.com/48502-magic-mushrooms-change-brain-networks.html

Hartman, S. (2018, November 9). Psilocybin could be legal for therapy by 2021. Rolling Stone. Retrieved from https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/psilocybin-legal- therapy-mdma-753946/

Henriques, M. (2017, September 15). Two parents' fight to set up the largest ever magic mushroom trial for depression is nearly over. International Business Times. Retrieved from https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/two-parents-fight-set- largest-ever-magic-mushroom-trial-depression-nearly-over-1639438

Hutten, N., Mason, N., Dolde,r P., Kuypers, K. Self-Rated Effectiveness of Microdosing With Psychedelics for Mental and Physical Health Problems Among Microdosers. Retrieved from https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00672/full

Keim, B. (2014). Science graphic of the week: How magic mushrooms rearrange your brain. Retrieved from https://www.wired.com/2014/10/magic-mushroom-brain/

Ly, C., Greb A. C., Cameron L. P., Ori-McKenney K.M., Gray J.A., Olson D. E. (2018, June 12). Psychedelics Promote Structural and Functional Neural Plasticity. Retrieved from https://www.cell.com/cell- reports/fulltext/S2211-1247(18)30755-1

Malone, T. et al. (2018). Individual Experiences in Four Cancer Patients Following Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy. Retrieved from https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2018.00256/full

Mason, N. L., Mischler, E., Uthaug, M. V., Kuypers, K. P. C. (2019). Sub-Acute Effects of Psilocybin on Empathy, Creative Thinking, and Subjective Well-Being. Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02791072.2019.1580804

Moreno, F. A., Wiegand, C. B., Taitano, E. K., Delgado, P. L. (2006). Safety, tolerability, and efficacy of psilocybin in 9 patients with obsessive- compulsive disorder. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17196053

Pokorny T., Preller K. H., Kometer M., Dziobek I., Vollenweider FX. (2017, September 1). Effect of Psilocybin on Empathy and Moral Decision- Making. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28637246

Prochazkova, L., Lippelt, D. P., Colzato, L. S., Kuchar, M., Sjoerds, Z., Hommel, B. (2018). Exploring the effect of microdosing psychedelics on creativity in an open-label natural setting. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00213-018-5049-7

Psychedelic Support. (2021, August 2). Psilocybin Substance Guide. Retrieved from https://psychedelic.support/resources/psilocybin-assisted-therapy-guide/

Psychedelic Support. (2021, August 2). MDMA Assisted Therapy Guide. Retrieved from https://psychedelic.support/resources/mdma-assisted-therapy-guide/

Renter, E. (2014) Psychedelic mushroom compound found to grow and repair brain cells. Retrieved from http://naturalsociety.com/research-suggests-psychedelic-mushrooms-offer-valuable-brain-treatments/

Riba, J. (2016) Ayahuasca stimulates the birth of new brain cells: Latest findings from the Beckley/Sant Pau Research Programme. Retrieved from http://beckleyfoundation.org/2016/06/16/ayahuasca-stimulates-the-birth- of-new-brain-cells-latest-findings-from-the-beckleysant-pau-research-programme/

Rootman, J.M., Kryskow, P., Harvey, K. et al. (2021). Adults who microdose psychedelics report health related motivations and lower levels of anxiety and depression compared to non-microdosers. Retrived from https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-01811-4

Rootman, J. M., Kiraga, M., Kryskow, P., Harvey, K., Stamets, P., Santos-Brault, E., Kuypers, K. P., & Walsh, Z. (2022). Psilocybin microdosers demonstrate greater observed improvements in mood and mental health at one month relative to non-microdosing controls. Retrieved from https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-14512-3

Schmidt, E. (2023, September 14). Can Psychedelics Help Heal a Dysregulated Nervous System? Retrieved from https://thethirdwave.co/psychedelics-dysregulated-nervous-system/

Sifferlin, A. (2016, December 1). Just One Dose of This Psychedelic Drug Can Ease Anxiety. Retrieved from https://time.com/4586333/psilocybin-cancer-anxiety-depression/

Wigton, K. (2016). The brain on LSD revealed: First scans show how the drug affects the brain. Retrieved from https://www.beckleyfoundation.org/the-brain-on-lsd-revealed-first-scans-show-how-the-drug-affects-the-brain/

Recommended Psychedelic Resources: Books

Bache, C. (2019). LSD and the mind of the universe: Diamonds from heaven. Rochester, VT: Park Street Press.

Ball, M. W. (2006). Mushroom wisdom: Cultivating spiritual consciousness with entheogens. Berkeley, CA: Ronin Publishing.

Bourzat, F., & Hunter, K. (2019). Consciousness medicine: Indigenous wisdom, entheogens, and expanded states of consciousness for healing and growth. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books.

Brown, D. (2013). The new science of psychedelics: At the nexus of culture, consciousness, and spirituality. Rochester, VT: Park Street Press.

Dass, R. (1971). Be here now. New York, NY: Crown Publishing Group.

Doblin, R. & Burge, B. (Eds). (2014). Manifesting minds: An anthology from the multidisciplinary association for psychedelic studies: A review of psychedelics in science, medicine, sex, and spirituality. Berkeley, CA: Evolver Editions.

Goldsmith, N. (2010). Psychedelic Healing: The promise of entheogens for psychotherapy and spiritual development. Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press.

Grof, S. (1998). The cosmic game: Explorations of the frontiers of human consciousness. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.

Grof, S. (2000). Psychology of the future: Lessons from modern consciousness research (Suny series in Transpersonal and humanistic psychology). Albany, NY: State University of New York Press.

Grof, S. (2006). When the impossible happens. Adventures in non-ordinary realities. Boulder, CA: Sounds True.

Grof, S. (2015). Modern consciousness research and the understanding of art, including the visionary world of H. R. Giger. Santa Cruz, CA: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.

Grof, S. (2019a). The way of the psychonaut, Vol. 1: Encyclopedia for inner journeys. Santa Cruz, CA: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies.

Grof, S. (2019b). The way of the psychonaut, Vol. 2: Encyclopedia for inner journeys. Santa Cruz, CA: Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

Hill, S. (2013). Confrontations with the unconscious: Jungian depth psychology and psychedelic experience. London, England: Muswell Hill Press.

Holland, J. (Ed.). (2001). Ecstasy, the complete guide: A comprehensive look at the risks and benefits of MDMA. Rochester, VT: Park Street Press.

Jesso, J. W. (2013). Decomposing the shadow: Lessons from the Psilocybin mushroom. Calgary, Canada: Soulslantern Publishing.

McQueen, D. (2019). Psychedelic Cannabis: Breaking the Gate.

Metzner, R. (2015). Allies for Awakening: Guidelines for Productive and Safe Experiences with Entheogens. Berkeley, CA: Regent Press.

Miller, R. L. (Ed.) (2017). Psychedelic Medicine: The Healing Powers of LSD, MDMA, Psilocybin, and Ayahuasca. Rochester, Vermont: Park Street Press.

Pollan, M. (2018). How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence. New York, NY: Penguin Group.

Roberts, T. (2013). The psychedelic future of the mind: How entheogens are enhancing cognition, boosting intelligence, and raising values. Rochester, VT: Park Street Press.

Stamets, P. [Ed] (2019). Fantastic fungi: How mushrooms can heal, shift consciousness & save the planet. San Rafael, CA: Earth Aware.

Waldman, A. (2017, January 10). A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life. New York, NY: Anchor Publishing.

Recommended Psychedelic Resources: Movies and Videos

Barnhart, R. J. (Producer), & Dauber, R. (Director). (2019). A new understanding: The science of psilocybin [Documentary]. Retrieved from https://www.anewunderstanding.org/

Chandler, T. (2019). Dosed. Retrieved from https://www.dosedmovie.com/

Cooke, J. (2020). What is a psilocybin session like? with Bill Richards. Living Mirrors. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH8aQN3Bg8g

Gibney, A. (Executive Producer). (2022). How to Change Your Mind. [TV series]. Netflix. https://www.netflix.com/watch/81164526?trackId=255824129

Huberman, A. (May 8, 2023). How Psilocybin Can Rewire Our Brain, Its Therapeutic Benefits & Its Risks | Huberman Lab Podcast. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=eIxVfln02Ss&t=12s&ab_channel=AndrewHuberman

Huberman, A. (May 22, 2023). Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris: The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Huberman Lab Podcast. Retrieved from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcxjwA4C4Cw

MAPS. (2017, May 11). Paul Stamets: Psilocybin Mushrooms & The Mycology of Consciousness. [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFWxWq0Fv0U&feature=youtu.be

Psychedelic Support. (2022, May 13). Psilocybin and Antidepressants: What Patients Need to Know. [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1r5u71JT2k&t=1058s

Strauss, A. (2019). The Mushroom Cure. [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.themushroomcure.com/

Third Wave. (2023). How To Safely Dose Psilocybin Mushrooms. [Video]. https://vimeo.com/847022796

Your Mate Tom. (2023, Jan. 20). The 5 Levels of the PSYCHEDELIC Experience. [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0gtd9OuXZI