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Metabloom Staff Writer Bio
Abby Gale — Writer and Researcher on Psychedelics and Spirituality

The Profound Potential of Psychedelics
For millennia, indigenous cultures have harnessed the power of psychedelic plants and fungi for spiritual and therapeutic purposes. However, only in the last century has Western science begun to explore, understand, and validate the experiences indigenous communities have held sacred for ages.
One of the most intriguing substances in this field is psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms. Initial studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that when taken in controlled and supportive settings, psilocybin can aid in alleviating depression, anxiety, PTSD, and even addiction.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Psychedelic-assisted therapy is an emerging field that combines the use of substances like psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD with traditional therapeutic techniques. Early research suggests that these compounds can act as catalysts, allowing patients to explore and heal psychological wounds in a more profound manner than traditional therapy alone might offer.
When the brain undergoes a psychedelic experience, it enters a highly plastic state. It’s akin to a “reset” button being pressed, allowing old neural pathways, some of which might be causing distress or negative behavioral patterns, to disintegrate and new, healthier ones to form.