A project to create a “biological backup” of Spain’s psilocybin mushrooms
Psilocybin, one of the main active compounds in psilocybin mushrooms, is showing promising results in the treatment of mental disorders such as treatment-resistant depression. In this context, the Spanish company Ethno Phyto Tech, based in Córdoba, aims to become a global benchmark in the production of naturally sourced psilocybin. Natural vs. Synthetic Psilocybin Production Unlike […]
Flights from Madrid, Barcelona or London to Fuerteventura for under €50
All roads –whether by air or sea– lead to Fuerteventura. Canary Islands airline Binter connects the island with dozens of destinations: from mainland Spain (Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza or Santander) to Europe (Lisbon, Turin, Venice, Marseille or Nantes), Africa (Marrakech, Dakar, Cape Verde, among others) and, of course, the rest of the Canary archipelago. Fares […]
Czech Republic becomes the third country in the world to approve psychedelics for mental health
The Central European country becomes the third in the world, after Switzerland and Australia, to open the door to psychedelic treatments. Last Friday, the Parliament of the Czech Republic approved—by an overwhelming majority—the use of psilocybin for the treatment of mental health conditions such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. The Central European […]
Ketamine: therapeutic miracle or gateway to the abyss?
Ketamine played a leading role in the last edition of Fuertedélica and will once again take center stage at Fuertedélica 25 — this time with Clínica Synaptica. While some hail it as a psychedelic revolution in mental health, others warn about its compulsive use in recreational settings. Ketamine — an anesthetic, dissociative, psychedelic, and therapeutic […]
Sex and Psychedelics: How they could improve your sexual and emotional life
Recent studies reveal how substances like psilocybin, MDMA, or LSD could enhance sexual experiences, emotional bonds, and communication in relationships. For years, psychedelics were viewed with suspicion, reduced to the stereotype of chaotic “trips,” loss of control, and escapism. But today, science is beginning to look beyond the stigma and uncover the true potential of […]
Exploring the deconstruction of consciousness with 5-MeO-DMT
A groundbreaking scientific article explores the deconstruction of consciousness in 5-MeO-DMT ceremonies A team of researchers has conducted a pioneering observational study to better understand the effects of the psychedelic substance 5-MeO-DMT on subjective experience and brain activity. This molecule, the active compound in the toad Incilius alvarius and known for inducing deeply altered states […]
The intensity of the psychedelic experience predicts its therapeutic effectiveness
A meta-analysis reveals that the intensity of the psychedelic experience predicts its effectiveness in treating depression and anxiety In recent years, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy has emerged as a promising alternative in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders, especially mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. A recent meta-analysis published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews has examined […]
‘Common Side Effects’: any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental
The series ‘Common Side Effects’ combines psychedelia, criticism of the pharmaceutical industry, and brilliant animation in its first season On March 31st, the tenth and final episode of the first season of ‘Common Side Effects’ aired, a fabulous animated series from Adult Swim studio, written by Joseph Bennet, who also created ‘Scavengers Reign’, another amazing […]
“Ketamine changed my life”: The ‘Trojan Horse’ of psychedelics revolutionizes mental health
Ketamine is a mysterious, versatile, and ambivalent substance. It has been used as an anesthetic in operating rooms since the 1960s, as a recreational drug in trance parties since the late 20th century, and more recently, it has become the only legally authorized psychedelic medication for mental health treatments—primarily, but not exclusively, for major depression. […]
“Psilocybin will be legalized in the United States in two to three years”
Psychologist, psychonaut and teacher, Iker Puente will also participate in Fuertedélica, the Psychedelic Conference of Fuerteventura. Around 500 therapists and scientists work in Spain in the field of psychedelics applied to mental health, most of them underground, according to Iker Puente‘s estimates. Iker knows this well, as many of them have trained at the Integrative […]