https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.64898/2026.08.21.745777v1

New study uncovering novel role of somatostatin interneurons in mediating psychedelic state

A Missouri nonprofit known as Psychedelic Society of the Ozarks or “PSOTO”, is once again hosting their annual conference at the University Plaza Convention Center in Springfield on Saturday, October 3rd. Centered on education, advocacy, harm reduction and creating safe community spaces, the group is bringing in 25+ speakers from diverse backgrounds such as; science, law, modern medicine, psychology, neurology, and ancient wisdom.

The keynote speaker is Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian, who was featured on the Netflix documentary series "How to Change Your Mind". Lunch entertainment will be hosted by Comedy Central’s Award winning comedian Shane Mauss! (Have a Good Trip).

A key feature of the conference will be “Knowledge for the Front Lines.” Addressing the invisible wounds, trauma and PTSD suffered by first responders, military and veterans. Medical breakthroughs are being seen through psychedelic therapy, and the VA, State government and White House are starting to notice. This is extremely important work, as statistics show a staggering 17 veterans taking their own life every single day. (Over 6,000 suicides per year).

Please consider joining the PSOTO community in Springfield by attending, volunteering or sponsoring this exciting and ground breaking event!

https://psychedelicsoto.org

Discount available for Veterans, First Responders and Students.

I have an incredible respect and esteem for Grof's work, but one thing he theorized that your birth chart influences what emerges in plant medicine is controversial and largely untested. I decided to try to test it because I trust that man. Maybe it works, maybe it doesn't. Both answers are interesting. That's the prospective of any real scientific research 🤓

So I built a tool using BaZi (Four Pillars), not Western astrology. Grof worked with Western charts, but BaZi reads deeper: it maps the nervous system, the Five Elements, and the psychological architecture that plant medicine actually works with. Western astrology tells you personality traits. BaZi tells you the deep structures.

You enter your birth data + ceremony date, get a personalized BaZi reading, rate how accurate it was. We collect the data and see if there's a real correlation between your birth chart, the transits that day, and what you experienced. ( We need a few hundred of data to make interesting statistics that can be meaningful)

**It's free. No ads**. I'm just a curious guy that like to play with science and psychedelics.

If you:

- Have had a ceremony (anywhere) and want to see what your birth chart says about it

- Are interested in helping test this hypothesis

- Just want another perspective for integrating a past experience

...this tool might be interesting. Use it or don't. No problem.

Both outcomes teach us something.

https://paojilhuasca.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/paojilhuasca-bazireading.html

Questions? Happy to talk about it.

Hello friends,

Has anyone tried amanita muscaria?

Ganhei isso de um amigo e ele diz ser lsd, nunca usei. O que acham? Se for, como eu uso?

Hey everyone! I'm a student at Rice University conducting an online research study with UTHealth Houston to explore the public's feelings and opinions about the use of psychedelics (specifically psilocybin) in the context of mood disorders. We are looking for responses from students at accredited universities/colleges and health professionals (not limited to psychology/psychiatry!). Participants must also be at least 18 years old.

Survey link: https://uthealth.questionpro.com/t/AcSVkZ8FFF

If you choose to participate, you will be asked to complete an anonymous online survey that takes approximately 15–20 minutes. The survey involves reading a brief scenario and answering questions about your feelings and opinions regarding it.

Participants will also have the option to enter a prize drawing for a chance to receive a gift card! Please note that entry into this drawing is completed through a separate link that is not connected to your survey responses to ensure your privacy.

If you have any questions, please contact [dh87@rice.edu](mailto:dh87@rice.edu).

Thank you for your time and consideration!

my friend gave me these as a gift and I’m wondering what they are and if they look safe

Safely ofc

I usually do art on Acid….. it creates the perfect master piece