Denver Decriminalizes Mushrooms

Initial polls showed the measure failing, but the final unofficial results have the measure passing.  This would make personal use of psilocybin mushrooms the city's "lowest law-enforcement priority".

MDMA for PTSD may have additional benefits

MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD may have benefits beyond reductions in clinical symptoms.

Qualitative research on one year followups shows that the therapy "led to improvement in their self-awareness and social functioning".

Psychedelic Research Centre opens in London

The world’s first academic establishment dedicated to exploring the therapeutic benefits of psychedelic drugs has opened at Imperial College London.

Psilocin Promotes Neurogenesis

Psilocin Promotes Structural and Functional Neuroplasticity

Psilocin makes neurons grow faster and produce more connections.

Effectiveness of Meditation Retreats

On the effectiveness of traditional meditation retreats, a meta-analysis of 20 studies:

"suggested large effects on measures of anxiety, depression, stress, and moderate effects on measures of emotional regulation and quality of life. As to potential mechanisms of actions, results showed large effects on measures of  mindfulness and compassion, and moderate effects on measures of acceptance."

Oneness beats Religion

"a study published Thursday in the journal Psychology of Religion and Spirituality challenges the idea that being religious is the most consistent way to feel satisfied with life. The researchers behind the study argue that a better predictor of life satisfaction is a sense of oneness with the world — a mindset that people of all creeds can adopt."

Neurotic People Have Noisier Minds

Neurotic People Have Noisier Minds, not as good at the “form of mindfulness task that requires intention, attention and awareness concerning a simple activity”.