Natural Medicine
Psilocybin-assisted therapy in Colorado, the Natural Medicine Health Act, and how regulated psychedelic therapy fits into mental health care.
32 articles
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Psilocybin for Alcohol and Addiction: What the Research Shows
The 2026 meta-analyses, the trials behind them, and the negative results most summaries leave out — for alcohol, smoking, and cocaine. -
Psilocybin and SSRIs: Do You Have to Stop Your Antidepressant?
Whether to taper an SSRI or SNRI before psilocybin therapy is unsettled. The evidence on both sides, and how to decide with your prescriber. -
Psilocybin Contraindications: Who Natural Medicine Is Not a Good Fit For
A plain-language list of who should not do psilocybin therapy — the firm rule-outs, the situations that need a longer conversation, and how to read your own. -
Preparing for Your First Psilocybin Session
A practical guide to physical, emotional, and logistical preparation for your first psilocybin-assisted therapy session in Colorado. -
Psychedelic Therapy for Couples: What the Research Says
What the research says about psychedelic and psilocybin therapy for couples — relationship satisfaction, intimacy, integration, and the limits. -
Is Psilocybin Therapy Right for You?
Not sure if psilocybin therapy is right for you? Walk through key questions on readiness, contraindications, timing, and goals to decide. -
Where Is Psilocybin Legal in the U.S.? A State-by-State Guide (2026)
Where is psilocybin legal in the United States? A 2026 state-by-state guide to legal psilocybin therapy, decriminalization, and your options. -
Colorado Natural Medicine Act
A plain-language breakdown of Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act — what's legal, who can participate, and what changes after June 2026. -
Psilocybin Alongside DBT & CBT
Psilocybin therapy doesn't replace your existing treatment — it can deepen it. How psilocybin works alongside DBT, CBT, and other approaches. -
Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Suicidal Ideation: What a New Trial Shows
A new open-label trial tested single-dose psilocybin for chronic, treatment-resistant suicidal ideation. Here is what it found — and what it doesn't yet prove. -
Somatic Integration: Working with the Body After a Psilocybin Experience
Why the body holds insights the mind misses: somatic experiencing, breathwork, yoga, and movement as integration tools after a psilocybin session. -
How Psilocybin Changes the Brain: Neuroplasticity & DMN
How psilocybin changes the brain: an accessible explainer of default mode network disruption and structural neuroplasticity, and what they mean for treatment. -
Psilocybin Ceremony vs. Facilitator-Led Therapy
Psilocybin ceremony vs licensed facilitator-led therapy in Colorado: how each works, what they offer, and how to think about choosing the right path for you. -
What Is a Natural Medicine Facilitator? Colorado's New Profession, Explained
What natural medicine facilitators do under Colorado's Natural Medicine Health Act: training, licensing, scope of practice, and the facilitator role. -
Psychedelic Therapy in the Denver Metro: Community, Resources, and Next Steps
The Denver psychedelic ecosystem: integration circles, community organizations, practitioner networks, and how Denver became a hub for this work. -
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Psilocybin: Complementary Paths
Research suggests combining psilocybin with meditation may produce more enduring outcomes. How the practices complement each other in integration. -
Psilocybin Retreats vs. Facilitator-Led Therapy in Colorado: How to Choose
Psilocybin retreats vs licensed facilitator-led therapy in Colorado: how they differ, when each makes sense, and what to ask before committing to either. -
Psilocybin Therapy in Colorado
A complete guide to legal psilocybin therapy in Colorado — the three-phase process, who it's for, safety screening, costs, and what to expect. -
What Psilocybin Therapy Costs in Colorado — And What to Know About Insurance
What psilocybin therapy costs in Colorado, whether insurance covers it, how to evaluate the investment, and what the future may hold for coverage. -
The Neuroscience of Rumination: How Psilocybin Breaks the Loop
The neuroscience of rumination: default mode network hyperconnectivity, and how psilocybin may break the rigid loops behind depression and PTSD. -
Why Psychedelic Therapy Is Different from Traditional Treatment
How psilocybin-assisted therapy differs from conventional psychiatric treatment: the neuroscience, therapeutic model, timeline, and why it works for some. -
Building a Support System for Your Psychedelic Therapy Journey
How to build a support system before psilocybin therapy: talking to family, finding integration circles, and working with a therapist alongside. -
Indigenous Roots and Ethical Considerations in Modern Psychedelic Therapy
Honoring the indigenous traditions that preceded modern psychedelic research, plus the field's evolving approach to commercialization and reciprocity. -
Journaling for Psychedelic Integration: A Practical Guide
Why journaling is one of the most effective psychedelic integration tools: when to write, prompts for each phase, and how to revisit entries to deepen. -
How to Choose a Psilocybin Facilitator in Colorado
How to choose a Colorado psilocybin facilitator: licensing requirements, questions to ask, red flags to watch for, and finding the right fit for your work. -
Harm Reduction and Safety: What You Should Know Before Considering Psilocybin
An evidence-based safety overview of psilocybin therapy: contraindications, common side effects, screening, and how safety profiles compare. -
The Mystical Experience: What It Is and Why It Predicts Therapeutic Outcomes
The 'mystical experience' is a measurable construct (MEQ30) — and the strongest predictor of lasting therapeutic benefit from psilocybin therapy. -
The Role of Set and Setting in Psychedelic Therapy
Why context matters as much as the substance: what 'set' (mindset) and 'setting' (environment) mean in clinical psilocybin practice, explained. -
Finding a Psychedelic Clinic Near You in Colorado: What to Look For
How to find a licensed psilocybin therapy clinic in Colorado: how to verify licensure, what to ask, and how to tell legitimate providers from red flags. -
Integration 101: How to Make Your Psilocybin Experience Last
What psychedelic integration is, why it matters more than the session itself, and practical approaches: journaling, somatics, mindfulness, and creativity. -
Music for Psilocybin Sessions: Why It Matters and How It's Chosen
Music isn't background during a psilocybin session — it's an active therapeutic tool. Why music matters and the research behind session playlists. -
A Brief History of Psychedelic Therapy: From Ancient Ritual to Modern Medicine
How psychedelic therapy evolved from indigenous ritual through 1960s research, the long shutdown, and the modern renaissance leading to legal Colorado.