Mushroom cultivation has gained widespread popularity, with hobbyists and commercial growers exploring different methods to achieve healthy, robust crops. Two of the most common methods for inoculating substrates are liquid culture and spore syringes. But which method is correct for you? In this guide, we’ll explore the key differences between liquid culture vs spore syringe, […]
Mushrooms are often seen as quirky additions to recipes or mysterious organisms in the forest, but their role in the food chain is far more extraordinary. These fungi are not just fascinating natural wonders—they are vital players in the ecosystems that sustain life on Earth. From recycling nutrients to supporting entire ecosystems, mushrooms are key […]
In Australia, MDMA/Ecstasy is also known as E, pills, caps, pingers, M&M, doopa, love drug, disco biscuits, XTC, X, and eccy. “Party Drugs” is a term used to describe a range of illegal drugs sold as tablets (“pills”) or capsules (“caps”). Ecstasy is the common name for a drug called MDMA, which is usually sold […]
Australian authorities have announced that they will allow MDMA and psilocybin — the respective active ingredients of ecstasy pills and magic mushrooms — for medical treatments. Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) on Friday said it was approving the psychedelic substances MDMA and psilocybin for medical use. From July, psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the two substances […]
Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. FILE – Artwork on display is seen at the Psychedelic Science conference in the Colorado Convention Center on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Denver. Australia is the first country to allow psychiatrists to […]
It is now legal in Austria to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin to treat some mental health issues. Are other countries likely to follow suit? Australia has become the world’s first country to regulate psychedelic drugs MDMA and psilocybin as medical treatments for conditions including PTSD, depression, alcoholism and eating disorders. As of July 1, “psychiatrists […]
Ketamine has “shown promise” in the rapid treatment of major depression and suicidal thoughts, a US study says. Ketamine has a reputation as a party drug but is licensed as an anaesthetic. The study found use of the drug via a nasal spray led to “significant” improvements in depressive symptoms in the first 24 hours. […]
A drug based on a compound in hallucinogenic mushrooms can improve the symptoms of severe depression for up to 12 weeks, a trial shows. A 25mg tablet of psilocybin puts patients in a dreamlike state, making psychological therapy more likely to succeed. But the short-term side-effects could be frightening and support must always be on […]
Earlier this year, researchers raised eyebrows when Australia’s traditionally conservative medicines regulator approved the use of psychedelics to assist therapy sessions. The decision will see psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, used for treatment-resistant depression. It will also allow MDMA, known as ecstasy in tablet form, for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The changes come into effect […]
Australia has become the first country in the world to legalize the use of psychedelics to treat some mental health conditions. Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA to those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and magic mushrooms for some types of depression. The controversial move has been hailed as a game-changer by many scientists and […]
