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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

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.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

You are a divine being. You matter. You count.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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!

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

While OPI’s curriculum is grounded in research and evidence, it’s also shaped by the wisdom of nature.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

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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Michael Pollan @michaelpollan.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

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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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

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.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

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!

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

“…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”

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

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.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

1/2: Optimizing set & setting is the most important step a person can take before embarking on a psych*delic experience.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

🧠 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.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

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…

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

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.”

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

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

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Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center @jhpsychedelics.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

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).

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

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...

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121. What is Naturalistic Research? with Dr Matthew X. Lowe

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

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

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute | Facilitator Training Program

Oregon Psychedelic Institute offers premier science-based training to psilocybin facilitators.

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 20/12/2024

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...

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Top 25 Emerging Leaders in Psychedelic Research and Modern Theory

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

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

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

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

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

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)

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

1/3: Psilocybin and other psychedelics are showing results where traditional meds fall short. Source: www.thelancet.com/journals/ecl... #psychedelics #depression #research #ssris

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Oregon Psychedelic Institute @opi-psychedelic.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

We’re very interested to see the results of this survey!

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