Psymposium, Nexus, and Fuertedélica: The Psychedelic Revolution
In Madrid and on the coast of Malaga, two distinct scenes have shaped, barely a week apart, the outline of a unique historical moment for psychedelics in Spain. On the one hand, Psymposium, three days of science, clinical practice, and community at the Official College of Physicians of Madrid. On the other, Nexus 2025, a […]
Canary Islands on Red Alert: Record Mental Health Absences
The Canary Islands have found themselves in the eye of a perfect storm combining precariousness, emotional overload, and a healthcare response that is unable to meet demand. Working days lost due to temporary incapacity caused by psychological disorders have increased by 112% in five years, the highest increase in the country, according to Diario de […]
ShamanGPT: When AI Guides Your Psychedelic Journey
Can an AI accompany you on a psychedelic trip? Generative artificial intelligence is starting to be used as a trip sitter, but what risks and limits does this emerging trend present? An Unexpected Companion for the Inner Journey The rise of psychedelic experiences—whether for therapeutic, recreational, or self-exploration purposes—has opened a new realm where technology […]
Ketamine and Mental Health: Training for Safe and Ethical Practice
This November, in the midst of Fuertedélica Week, the island of Fuerteventura will witness an unprecedented training initiative in the Spanish-speaking world: an intensive workshop on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, organized by Clínica Synaptica, a pioneering team in psychedelic-assisted therapies in Spain. The event will take place on Thursday, November 6, at Surfing Colors (Corralejo), and is […]
Ayahuasca Tourism in the Amazon: Healing or Spiritual Colonialism?
Ayahuasca, an ancient drink used by numerous Amazonian peoples for generations, has transcended borders and become a driver of tourism in Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil. More than four million people have tried it worldwide, with more than 820,000 new users in 2019 alone. What in its communities of origin is a ritual deeply integrated into […]
“Drugs Saved Me From Sport”
In a world where drugs are viewed through the prism of prohibition, Eduardo Hidalgo emerges as a discordant voice that invites us to rethink our relationship with psychoactive substances. Known for his work as coordinator for more than a decade in the Madrid delegation of Energy Control and for his controversial work Sustainable Hedonism, Eduardo […]
The United States Rejects the Approval of Therapeutic MDMA Use
In a controversial decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided not to approve the therapeutic use of MDMA for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychiatric disorders. This decision represents a significant setback in the field of mental health, limiting the therapeutic options available to millions of people suffering […]
Microdosing LSD for the Treatment of Anxiety in Dogs
Lucas Fernández Borkel participated in the first edition of Fuertedélica in 2022. This year, this Philosophy professor returns to Corralejo, this time as a founding member of the Psychedelic Scientific Association, based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In this interview, Borkel shares some of the research being conducted by the association, including a pioneering […]