Psychedelics News January 2020

Another exciting month in which there was a lot of reporting on the new FDA approvals (for Compass, Eleusis). Also news on the long-term follow-up of existential fear relief for cancer patients. And interestingly many news stories from the cannabis industry which is seeing new opportunities.

Places to Check for News

In the search for the latest and greatest in psychedelics (research) news, we’ve compiled all of the active sources we could find. They are organized by the frequency they normally publish news.

Metabolism of Psilocybin in the Human Body

This article explains how psilocybin (and then psilocin) is metabolized in the body. From your stomach, it finds a way to your liver and then your brain. There it mimics serotonin to make the psychedelic experience happen and changes the way your brain communicates.