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[Book] Entheogens and the Future of Religion

15
Feb
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[Book] Entheogens and the Future of Religion
Back in print! Yeah!! “Collectively, these essays constitute the best single inquiry into the religious significance of chemically occasioned mystical experiences that has yet appeared.” --Huston Smith, Ph.D., author of The World’s Religions We live in a time when a great many voices are calling for a spiritual renewal to address the problems that face humanity, yet the way of entheogens--one of the oldest ...more»
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‘I Wanted To Live’: New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases

7
Feb
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‘I Wanted To Live’: New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases
A club drug called "Special K" is generating a lot of buzz among researchers who study depression. That's because "Special K," which is actually an FDA-approved anesthetic named ketamine, can relieve even suicidal depression in a matter of hours. And it works on many patients who haven't responded to current antidepressants like Prozac. Those traditional drugs, which act on the brain's serotonin ...more»
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Marijuana Genome Sequenced For Health, Not Highs

22
Aug
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Marijuana Genome Sequenced For Health, Not Highs
Stoners and scientists alike may be stoked to learn that a startup biotech company has completed the DNA sequence of Cannabis sativa, or marijuana. But here's something that could ruin a high: The company hopes the data will help scientists breed pot plantswithout much THC, the mind-altering chemical in the plant. The goal is instead to maximize other compounds that may have ...more»
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Interview: Dennis McKenna

11
Jun
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Interview: Dennis McKenna
Dr. Dennis McKenna has conducted research in ethnopharmacology for over 30 years. He currently teaches in the Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota. Avi Solomon: Tell us a bit about yourself Dennis McKenna: I'm 60 years old, born in Paonia Colorado, a small town in Western Colorado in 1950. I experienced my teenage years in the turbulent 60's, ...more»
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