Oregon Psychedelic Institute
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Unlocking human potential using #science and #psychedelics 🔬 🧠
👨🏫 Class begins July 1, 2025
🔗 www.oregonpsych.com
👨🏫 Class begins July 1, 2025
🔗 www.oregonpsych.com
Applications close tomorrow, August 29!
August 28, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Applications close tomorrow, August 29!
Join us for OPI’s next psych*delic intensive, starting July 1.
OPI’s science-based curriculum covers all aspects of facilitation as well as the neuroscience that underlies it—all taught by experts in the field.
OPI’s science-based curriculum covers all aspects of facilitation as well as the neuroscience that underlies it—all taught by experts in the field.
May 15, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Join us for OPI’s next psych*delic intensive, starting July 1.
OPI’s science-based curriculum covers all aspects of facilitation as well as the neuroscience that underlies it—all taught by experts in the field.
OPI’s science-based curriculum covers all aspects of facilitation as well as the neuroscience that underlies it—all taught by experts in the field.
You are a divine being. You matter. You count.
May 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
You are a divine being. You matter. You count.
Joseph, Oregon offers so much in the way of exploring and connecting with nature…alpine lakes, endless miles of trail, and access to some of the most stunning forests and canyons are just a few of the gifts this little mountain town has to offer.
We are so lucky to call this place home!
We are so lucky to call this place home!
May 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Joseph, Oregon offers so much in the way of exploring and connecting with nature…alpine lakes, endless miles of trail, and access to some of the most stunning forests and canyons are just a few of the gifts this little mountain town has to offer.
We are so lucky to call this place home!
We are so lucky to call this place home!
Carl Jung believed that healing requires us to face our unconscious selves—the parts of we don’t yet understand. His work laid the foundation for much of modern psychology and deeply influences the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
May 1, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Carl Jung believed that healing requires us to face our unconscious selves—the parts of we don’t yet understand. His work laid the foundation for much of modern psychology and deeply influences the field of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
While OPI’s curriculum is grounded in research and evidence, it’s also shaped by the wisdom of nature.
April 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
While OPI’s curriculum is grounded in research and evidence, it’s also shaped by the wisdom of nature.
In 2006, a landmark study at Johns Hopkins led by Dr. Roland Griffiths found that psilocybin can lead to deeply meaningful, mystical-type experiences. Two months after their session, most participants described the experience as one of the top five most meaningful of their lives.
April 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
In 2006, a landmark study at Johns Hopkins led by Dr. Roland Griffiths found that psilocybin can lead to deeply meaningful, mystical-type experiences. Two months after their session, most participants described the experience as one of the top five most meaningful of their lives.
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Highly recommended: An Evening with Paul Stamets, April 12, 2025 5:00PM | Ticket Office @ Zellerbach Hall secure-tickets.berkeley.edu/27415
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March 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Highly recommended: An Evening with Paul Stamets, April 12, 2025 5:00PM | Ticket Office @ Zellerbach Hall secure-tickets.berkeley.edu/27415
1/4: Roland Griffiths (1946-2023) was a pioneer in psychedelic research, dedicating his career to studying psilocybin’s therapeutic potential. His work at Johns Hopkins challenged conventional views, showing its ability to treat depression, addiction, and end-of-life anxiety.
March 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
1/4: Roland Griffiths (1946-2023) was a pioneer in psychedelic research, dedicating his career to studying psilocybin’s therapeutic potential. His work at Johns Hopkins challenged conventional views, showing its ability to treat depression, addiction, and end-of-life anxiety.
We’ve heard it said that psychedelic therapy can be thought of as a subcategory of music therapy. While that might underplay the importance of the medicine, it points to the importance of intentionally selected soundtracks!
📣 FREE SCREENING ALERT! My dear friend East Forest created Music for Mushrooms, a documentary about the power of music and psychedelics to heal, transform, and guide us through challenging times. 🍄✨
🎬 Watch it for FREE before March 30th : eastforest.org/rch
#psychedelics #mentalhealth
🎬 Watch it for FREE before March 30th : eastforest.org/rch
#psychedelics #mentalhealth
March 25, 2025 at 8:12 PM
We’ve heard it said that psychedelic therapy can be thought of as a subcategory of music therapy. While that might underplay the importance of the medicine, it points to the importance of intentionally selected soundtracks!
“…you’re actually seeing a smaller placebo effect for psychedelics than with antidepressants, which is interesting because typically people are worried that the placebo effects for psychedelics are too high”
The power of “know-cebo”: 5 Questions for data scientist Balázs Szigeti themicrodose.substack.com/p/the-power-...
The power of “know-cebo”: 5 Questions for data scientist Balázs Szigeti
Szigeti discusses expectancy effects, unblinding, and how researchers might design better studies on psychedelics.
themicrodose.substack.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
“…you’re actually seeing a smaller placebo effect for psychedelics than with antidepressants, which is interesting because typically people are worried that the placebo effects for psychedelics are too high”
1/2: Grof understood that psychedelics, when carefully administered, could dramatically deepen our understanding of the human mind and mental health—just as the microscope revolutionized biology or the telescope transformed astronomy by enabling discoveries that were previously impossible.
March 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
1/2: Grof understood that psychedelics, when carefully administered, could dramatically deepen our understanding of the human mind and mental health—just as the microscope revolutionized biology or the telescope transformed astronomy by enabling discoveries that were previously impossible.
1/2: Optimizing set & setting is the most important step a person can take before embarking on a psych*delic experience.
March 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
1/2: Optimizing set & setting is the most important step a person can take before embarking on a psych*delic experience.
🧠 If psilocybin could make its way to the brain, it would have no effect.
That’s because psilocybin is a PRODRUG, a molecule that needs to be converted (by the body) into an active drug.
That’s because psilocybin is a PRODRUG, a molecule that needs to be converted (by the body) into an active drug.
March 14, 2025 at 10:53 PM
🧠 If psilocybin could make its way to the brain, it would have no effect.
That’s because psilocybin is a PRODRUG, a molecule that needs to be converted (by the body) into an active drug.
That’s because psilocybin is a PRODRUG, a molecule that needs to be converted (by the body) into an active drug.
1/2: “Doblin seemed hopeful for Lykos’s future, and confirmed that he had brokered a recent deal where billionaires Antonio Gracias and British hedge fund manager Christopher Hohn will become majority owners of the company…
Not everything’s bigger in Texas - by jane c. hu themicrodose.substack.com/p/not-everyt...
Not everything’s bigger in Texas
I went to SXSW and learned about “the mullet” approach to psychedelics
themicrodose.substack.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:16 PM
1/2: “Doblin seemed hopeful for Lykos’s future, and confirmed that he had brokered a recent deal where billionaires Antonio Gracias and British hedge fund manager Christopher Hohn will become majority owners of the company…
1/2: Ahead of his time, Bernardino de Sahagún documented the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Nahua peoples—including their use of sacred mushrooms, teonanácatl, the “flesh of the gods.”
March 8, 2025 at 9:29 PM
1/2: Ahead of his time, Bernardino de Sahagún documented the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of the Nahua peoples—including their use of sacred mushrooms, teonanácatl, the “flesh of the gods.”
1/3: At OPI, our mission is to elevate psychedelic practices through evidence-based education.
That mission is made possible thanks to our passionate team of instructors, like Dr. Matthew Lowe, who bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.
#psychedelics #research #education #psilocybin
That mission is made possible thanks to our passionate team of instructors, like Dr. Matthew Lowe, who bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.
#psychedelics #research #education #psilocybin
March 5, 2025 at 6:54 PM
1/3: At OPI, our mission is to elevate psychedelic practices through evidence-based education.
That mission is made possible thanks to our passionate team of instructors, like Dr. Matthew Lowe, who bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.
#psychedelics #research #education #psilocybin
That mission is made possible thanks to our passionate team of instructors, like Dr. Matthew Lowe, who bring a wealth of knowledge to the table.
#psychedelics #research #education #psilocybin
Reposted by Oregon Psychedelic Institute
Johns Hopkins launched a new clinic for individuals experiencing difficulties following a psychedelic experience. Led by psychiatrist Dr. Azin Elizabeth Bekhrad, MD, this is the first clinic of its kind in the US! For all inquiries, email Dr. Bekhrad (abekhra1@jhmi.edu).
February 20, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Johns Hopkins launched a new clinic for individuals experiencing difficulties following a psychedelic experience. Led by psychiatrist Dr. Azin Elizabeth Bekhrad, MD, this is the first clinic of its kind in the US! For all inquiries, email Dr. Bekhrad (abekhra1@jhmi.edu).
New podcast with OPI’s Scientific Advisor and Lead Educator Dr. Matthew X. Lowe, who—with Prof David Nutt—discusses the role of observational and longitudinal research when it comes to the medicalisation of cannabis and psychedelics!
open.spotify.com/episode/7M6x...
open.spotify.com/episode/7M6x...
121. What is Naturalistic Research? with Dr Matthew X. Lowe
The Drug Science Podcast · Episode
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January 17, 2025 at 10:02 PM
New podcast with OPI’s Scientific Advisor and Lead Educator Dr. Matthew X. Lowe, who—with Prof David Nutt—discusses the role of observational and longitudinal research when it comes to the medicalisation of cannabis and psychedelics!
open.spotify.com/episode/7M6x...
open.spotify.com/episode/7M6x...
We are beyond excited to announce that our inaugural cohort begins Tuesday, January 21!
The application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, January 14. All students accepted into OPI‘s first cohort will receive a $1200 discount off the cost of tuition.
Oregonpsych.com
The application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, January 14. All students accepted into OPI‘s first cohort will receive a $1200 discount off the cost of tuition.
Oregonpsych.com
Oregon Psychedelic Institute | Facilitator Training Program
Oregon Psychedelic Institute offers premier science-based training to psilocybin facilitators.
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January 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
We are beyond excited to announce that our inaugural cohort begins Tuesday, January 21!
The application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, January 14. All students accepted into OPI‘s first cohort will receive a $1200 discount off the cost of tuition.
Oregonpsych.com
The application deadline has been extended to Tuesday, January 14. All students accepted into OPI‘s first cohort will receive a $1200 discount off the cost of tuition.
Oregonpsych.com
Huge congratulations to our Scientific Advisor and Lead Educator Matthew X. Lowe, PhD, who was named a top 25 leader in psychedelic research & modern theory. His passionate dedication to advancing mental health at OPI is truly inspiring!
www.webdelics.com/top-25-emerg...
www.webdelics.com/top-25-emerg...
Top 25 Emerging Leaders in Psychedelic Research and Modern Theory
www.webdelics.com
December 20, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Huge congratulations to our Scientific Advisor and Lead Educator Matthew X. Lowe, PhD, who was named a top 25 leader in psychedelic research & modern theory. His passionate dedication to advancing mental health at OPI is truly inspiring!
www.webdelics.com/top-25-emerg...
www.webdelics.com/top-25-emerg...
This paper does a great job of breaking down how psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and DMT impact consciousness, brain connectivity, and serotonin pathways. A must-read for anyone curious about (or needing a refresher course on) the science behind these substances! #Psychedelics #Research
"Synergistic, multi-level understanding of psychedelics: three systematic reviews and meta-analyses of their pharmacology, neuroimaging and phenomenology" 🧪
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Synergistic, multi-level understanding of psychedelics: three systematic reviews and meta-analyses of their pharmacology, neuroimaging and phenomenology - Translational Psychiatry
Translational Psychiatry - Synergistic, multi-level understanding of psychedelics: three systematic reviews and meta-analyses of their pharmacology, neuroimaging and phenomenology
www.nature.com
December 6, 2024 at 4:08 AM
This paper does a great job of breaking down how psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and DMT impact consciousness, brain connectivity, and serotonin pathways. A must-read for anyone curious about (or needing a refresher course on) the science behind these substances! #Psychedelics #Research
Word of the day: #Psychoplastenogen
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December 4, 2024 at 10:42 PM
Word of the day: #Psychoplastenogen
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1/5; Exploring the depths of consciousness should be carried out with both precision and care. When it comes to enhancing the psychedelic experience, there are two primary controls at our disposal. Those are:
1) Dose
2)Safety
1) Dose
2)Safety
December 3, 2024 at 8:42 PM
1/5; Exploring the depths of consciousness should be carried out with both precision and care. When it comes to enhancing the psychedelic experience, there are two primary controls at our disposal. Those are:
1) Dose
2)Safety
1) Dose
2)Safety
We love this graph, which shows the combined harm score, defined as harm to user (blue) + harm to others (red), of 20 psychoactive compounds.
Before zooming in on the names, can you guess which compounds were found the highest & lowest harm scores?
(Source in comments)
Before zooming in on the names, can you guess which compounds were found the highest & lowest harm scores?
(Source in comments)
December 3, 2024 at 3:34 AM
We love this graph, which shows the combined harm score, defined as harm to user (blue) + harm to others (red), of 20 psychoactive compounds.
Before zooming in on the names, can you guess which compounds were found the highest & lowest harm scores?
(Source in comments)
Before zooming in on the names, can you guess which compounds were found the highest & lowest harm scores?
(Source in comments)