Mirjam Sprenger

Addictions are complex problems that are difficult to overcome. Can adaptogens play a supportive role in the recovery process? Adaptogens are substances used in traditional medicine that are believed to help balance the body and mind. In this blog, we discuss how adaptogens can potentially complement a healthy recovery process.

The effects of psilocybin, an active ingredient in magic mushrooms and truffles, are increasingly being studied by scientists. Although the use of psilocybin dates back thousands of years, it is only recently that researchers are trying to better understand how this drug affects the brain. Recent studies explore possible changes in brain activity caused by psilocybin use and what these changes might mean for mental health.

The use of mind-altering substances goes back thousands of years. What motivates people to use such substances? Although many people use drugs recreationally, there are other motivations too. Here we discuss four common reasons why people may use drugs. Keep in mind, however, that this article is informative only, with no recommendations for use.

'Stepping out of the matrix' or 'breaking through the matrix'. The idea behind this is that you detach yourself from the system. The most extreme example is people who declare themselves sovereign, which makes them think they no longer have to abide by Dutch laws and tax obligations. Now we certainly won't recommend the latter to you, as it is guaranteed to cause misery. Still, it certainly can't hurt to explore whether you suffer any disadvantages from the proverbial matrix. Read here how you can free yourself from the rules and beliefs of others and choose more your own path.

Rigid and inflexible thought patterns can limit your freedom of being and even contribute to the development of mental symptoms, but magic mushrooms can have a positive impact on mental flexibility. Psilocybin can help loosen these thought patterns. In this blog, we discuss the results of a landmark study on this.

Have you been asked to be a trip sitter for someone? You might be wondering what exactly that entails. When you go tripsitting, you are watching a person who is tripping. It is an important role and therefore it is helpful if you know what is expected of you. In this blog, we explain all the things you need to watch out for.