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Psilocybin mushrooms contain numerous chemical compounds that researchers have not yet studied. Smitt/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Psilocybin mushrooms are going mainstream, but scientific research and regulation lag behind

Psilocybin falls into a regulatory gray zone, with strict limitations around how it can be studied. As a result, very little is known about its health risks, despite its surging popularity.
Congregants at Colorado’s first psychedelic church, in Colorado Springs, on Feb. 18, 2025. Jason Connolly/AFP via Getty Images

Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament

Several religious groups have historically used psychedelics for healing. Now, a growing number are pushing for their use as a way to mystical experiences.
Once stigmatized and illegal, psychedelics are having a moment and being used for medical therapies. Big Pharma is moving quickly to capitalize on it, and years of community knowledge. (Shutterstock)

The rise of psychedelic capitalism: Work harder and be happy about it?

Psychedelics are marketed as a way for the general population to extract more work out of their already overworked lives, and to be happy about it in the process.

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