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  1. Psychedelic experience - Wikipedia

    For example, an acid trip is a psychedelic experience brought on by the use of LSD, while a mushroom trip is a psychedelic experience brought on by the use of psilocybin.

  2. Psychedelic Experiences: A Scientific Explanation

    Jul 28, 2025 · Psychedelic experiences are altered states of consciousness characterized by significant changes in perception, mood, and thought, typically induced by specific compounds.

  3. What Is the Psychedelic Experience Really Like? - Psychology Today

    Aug 10, 2022 · People who take psychedelics often experience the effects as a “trip” lasting several hours, but this word doesn’t really sum up the strangeness of the experience, which can vary widely.

  4. Understanding the Psychological Phases of Psychedelic Experiences ...

    Nov 18, 2024 · Explore the psychological phases of psychedelic experiences, from ego dissolution to emotional healing, and their therapeutic potential.

  5. 'Beyond gender': Psychedelics are revealing hidden sides to people's ...

    3 days ago · Shaina Brassard Some psychedelic experiences can affirm a person's gender identity, but also make them think differently about others, as happened to Shaina Brassard (Credit: Shaina …

  6. How psychedelic drugs alter the brain - National Institutes of Health …

    Aug 13, 2024 · Researchers found that psilocybin temporarily disrupts a brain network involved in creating a person’s sense of self. The findings help explain the neurobiology of psychedelic …

  7. What Happens to Your Brain on Psychedelics Could Help Explain …

    4 days ago · Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Researcher David Luke has been studying psychedelic experiences for most of his career. He found that many people were reporting …

  8. Yale Program for Psychedelic Science | Psychiatry

    The Yale Program for Psychedelic Science supports a dynamic community of researchers investigating the effects of psychedelic agents on the mind and brain, their therapeutic potential, and their place in …

  9. What Makes a Psychedelic Experience? Not Always a Drug, It Turns Out

    Jul 3, 2024 · Heifets recently had a conversation with Scientific American about his years-long quest to define the essence of the psychedelic experience. An edited transcript of the interview follows.

  10. A Beginner's Guide to Psychedelic Experiences: What to Expect

    May 14, 2025 · Embarking on a psychedelic journey can be both intriguing and transformative. For those new to this realm, understanding what to expect is crucial for a safe and meaningful experience.