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MDMA Stays in Your System. The image features two main elements: a collection of pink, heart-shaped pills, some inside a small transparent plastic bag and others scattered on a white surface, and a toned female figure wearing a sports bra, depicted in a blue-tinted overlay. The composition is balanced, with the pills occupying the left side and the woman on the right. The color palette consists primarily of pink and blue, creating a contrast between the two subjects. The background is mostly white with a soft gradient of blue at the bottom, adding depth to the image. The visual style suggests themes related to effects on the body.

MDMA Stays in Your System. The image features two main elements: a collection of pink, heart-shaped pills, some inside a small transparent plastic bag and others scattered on a white surface, and a toned female figure wearing a sports bra, depicted in a blue-tinted overlay. The composition is balanced, with the pills occupying the left side and the woman on the right. The color palette consists primarily of pink and blue, creating a contrast between the two subjects. The background is mostly white with a soft gradient of blue at the bottom, adding depth to the image. The visual style suggests themes related to effects on the body.

How Long Does MDMA Stay in Your System?

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

Harm Reduction

- April 11, 2025

Psychedelics and Fibromyalgia. The image features a woman with dark hair tied back, seen from behind, wearing a beige ribbed sweater. She is touching her shoulder and neck with one hand, where a red overlay suggests pain or discomfort. The background is blurred, with soft blue and purple hues. Additionally, there is an abstract swirl of pastel colors—green, blue, and pink—giving a dreamlike or psychedelic effect. The composition focuses on the upper back and neck area, visually emphasizing pain relief or alternative treatments.

Psychedelics and Fibromyalgia. The image features a woman with dark hair tied back, seen from behind, wearing a beige ribbed sweater. She is touching her shoulder and neck with one hand, where a red overlay suggests pain or discomfort. The background is blurred, with soft blue and purple hues. Additionally, there is an abstract swirl of pastel colors—green, blue, and pink—giving a dreamlike or psychedelic effect. The composition focuses on the upper back and neck area, visually emphasizing pain relief or alternative treatments.

Psychedelics and Pain: Fibromyalgia

Aysu Naz Atalay, MSc

Research

- April 3, 2025

Ayahuasca didn't work. This image juxtaposes two distinct elements: on the left, a close-up of ayahuasca ingredients, including twisted vines and green leaves, along with a bowl of dark brown liquid; on the right, a young woman with long dark hair in casual clothing sits against a wall, looking pensive. The composition uses a collage effect with textured, torn-paper edges separating the two sides, creating a visual representation of contrast—perhaps between expectation and reality or nature and emotion. The earthy greens and browns on the left contrast with the muted indoor lighting on the right, reinforcing the division.

Ayahuasca didn't work. This image juxtaposes two distinct elements: on the left, a close-up of ayahuasca ingredients, including twisted vines and green leaves, along with a bowl of dark brown liquid; on the right, a young woman with long dark hair in casual clothing sits against a wall, looking pensive. The composition uses a collage effect with textured, torn-paper edges separating the two sides, creating a visual representation of contrast—perhaps between expectation and reality or nature and emotion. The earthy greens and browns on the left contrast with the muted indoor lighting on the right, reinforcing the division.

Ayahuasca Did Nothing for Me…

Nina Izel

Integration

- April 1, 2025

Psychedelics and Dreams. The image features a person standing on a rocky shoreline with arms outstretched, facing a serene seascape at sunrise or sunset. The sky transitions from soft pink and purple hues near the horizon to deeper blues higher up, while the ocean reflects these colors. Surrounding the central scene are multiple rectangular frames in pale yellow, creating a layered, tunnel-like effect that adds depth and a surreal quality. Wisps of orange clouds blend into the background, enhancing the dreamy, ethereal atmosphere. The composition balances the human figure as a focal point with geometric framing elements and a tranquil natural setting.

Psychedelics and Dreams. The image features a person standing on a rocky shoreline with arms outstretched, facing a serene seascape at sunrise or sunset. The sky transitions from soft pink and purple hues near the horizon to deeper blues higher up, while the ocean reflects these colors. Surrounding the central scene are multiple rectangular frames in pale yellow, creating a layered, tunnel-like effect that adds depth and a surreal quality. Wisps of orange clouds blend into the background, enhancing the dreamy, ethereal atmosphere. The composition balances the human figure as a focal point with geometric framing elements and a tranquil natural setting.

Dreams and Psychedelics: Non-Ordinary States of Consciousness

Aysu Naz Atalay, MSc

Research

- March 28, 2025

Trauma and Ecstasy. The image features a man with neatly combed hair and a bright smile, wearing a purple shirt. He is set against a swirling orange and yellow background that creates a warm, energetic feel. To his left, a floating book cover titled Trauma and Ecstasy showcases a childhood photo of a boy on a beach, wearing a cap and smiling. The book’s title is in bold white text, and the subtitle, How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living, is in a smaller font below. The overall composition balances the portrait and book, with the background adding a dynamic, radiant effect.

Trauma and Ecstasy. The image features a man with neatly combed hair and a bright smile, wearing a purple shirt. He is set against a swirling orange and yellow background that creates a warm, energetic feel. To his left, a floating book cover titled Trauma and Ecstasy showcases a childhood photo of a boy on a beach, wearing a cap and smiling. The book’s title is in bold white text, and the subtitle, How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living, is in a smaller font below. The overall composition balances the portrait and book, with the background adding a dynamic, radiant effect.

Trauma and Ecstasy: How Psychedelics Made My Life Worth Living (Book Review)

Adam Miezio

Integration

- March 25, 2025

Non-ordinary reality. This image was posted on Jude's clinic's website. The image features a vibrant and intricate collage of floral and abstract patterns. Bold, colorful flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and brown are scattered throughout, interspersed with various green leaves. The composition includes an eye-catching peacock-like design with bright red, blue, and yellow hues. The background is a dark brown, creating a contrast that makes the colors pop. Some areas appear to have paper cutouts or overlapping layers, adding texture and depth to the overall design, which combines organic shapes and intricate details.

Non-ordinary reality. This image was posted on Jude's clinic's website. The image features a vibrant and intricate collage of floral and abstract patterns. Bold, colorful flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and brown are scattered throughout, interspersed with various green leaves. The composition includes an eye-catching peacock-like design with bright red, blue, and yellow hues. The background is a dark brown, creating a contrast that makes the colors pop. Some areas appear to have paper cutouts or overlapping layers, adding texture and depth to the overall design, which combines organic shapes and intricate details.

Multi-Dimensional Integration—The Mystical Perspective

Jude O’Higgins

Integration

- March 21, 2025

Addiction Recovery. The image features a person with a shaved head lying on their back with their head tilted upside down, eyes closed, and wrapped in a textured gray robe. Surrounding them is an array of coffee cups filled with dark liquid, scattered in an organic arrangement on a wooden surface. Among the cups, a vibrant, iridescent, and wavy path in shades of blue, green, purple, and gold flows through the scene, adding a surreal and dreamlike quality. The contrast between the warm, earthy tones of the wood and coffee and the glowing, psychedelic colors creates a visually striking composition.

Addiction Recovery. The image features a person with a shaved head lying on their back with their head tilted upside down, eyes closed, and wrapped in a textured gray robe. Surrounding them is an array of coffee cups filled with dark liquid, scattered in an organic arrangement on a wooden surface. Among the cups, a vibrant, iridescent, and wavy path in shades of blue, green, purple, and gold flows through the scene, adding a surreal and dreamlike quality. The contrast between the warm, earthy tones of the wood and coffee and the glowing, psychedelic colors creates a visually striking composition.

How Psychedelics Are Changing CBT for Addiction Recovery

Chris Harley

Research

- March 20, 2025

How psychedelic works. The image features a surreal, digitally illustrated composition with a laptop on a dark blue surface. Above the laptop, a floating hand holds a stylized YouTube video window with a red play button. The background is a dreamy gradient of purples and pinks with subtle star-like sparkles. Surrounding the scene are psychedelic elements, including glowing mushrooms, vibrant green leaves, and iridescent plants. The overall composition combines technology with a mystical, psychedelic aesthetic, emphasizing an imaginative and visually engaging theme.

How psychedelic works. The image features a surreal, digitally illustrated composition with a laptop on a dark blue surface. Above the laptop, a floating hand holds a stylized YouTube video window with a red play button. The background is a dreamy gradient of purples and pinks with subtle star-like sparkles. Surrounding the scene are psychedelic elements, including glowing mushrooms, vibrant green leaves, and iridescent plants. The overall composition combines technology with a mystical, psychedelic aesthetic, emphasizing an imaginative and visually engaging theme.

12 YouTube Videos That Explain How Psychedelics Work

Katharine Chan, MSc, BSc, PMP

Research

- March 13, 2025

Healing with psychedelics. The image depicts a woman in a flowing white dress, suspended underwater. She is positioned in the center of the frame, with her body leaning backward and her hair flowing upwards. The background features a series of concentric circular patterns, giving a sense of depth and movement. The water is a gradient of deep blues and greens, with bubbles scattered throughout, contributing to the fluid, dreamlike atmosphere. The overall composition highlights the subject’s graceful motion within the aquatic environment.

Healing with psychedelics. The image depicts a woman in a flowing white dress, suspended underwater. She is positioned in the center of the frame, with her body leaning backward and her hair flowing upwards. The background features a series of concentric circular patterns, giving a sense of depth and movement. The water is a gradient of deep blues and greens, with bubbles scattered throughout, contributing to the fluid, dreamlike atmosphere. The overall composition highlights the subject’s graceful motion within the aquatic environment.

Breaking the Stigma: Real Stories of Healing with Psychedelics

Alisa Stone

Self-Discovery

- March 11, 2025

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