![Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71601009873_MUSHROOM.jpg)
Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use
The two drugs are currently "prohibited substances" and can only be used in closely controlled clinical trials.
Sat Feb 04 2023
![Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668164426_toads.jpg)
Please don't lick psychedelic toads, warn US park officials
Anyone seeking a hallucinogenic high from the wart-covered amphibians is more likely to end up seriously ill.
Sun Nov 13 2022
![Mexico lures visitors on new age tourism trail Mexico lures visitors on new age tourism trail](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/51661851605_MEXICO.jpg)
Mexico lures visitors on new age tourism trail
Some of its residents once came for a short stay and found it hard to leave.
Tue Aug 30 2022
![The NFT artist who sold a trashcan image for $252,000 The NFT artist who sold a trashcan image for $252,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644031820_NFT.jpg)
The NFT artist who sold a trashcan image for $252,000
The image, called "64 gallon toter", depicts a large plastic trashcan with glitching effects, giving it a psychedelic appearance.
Sat Feb 05 2022
![In Canada, psychedelics re-emerge in treatment of depression In Canada, psychedelics re-emerge in treatment of depression](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81618805370_CANADA.jpg)
In Canada, psychedelics re-emerge in treatment of depression
Psychedelics is seeing a sudden re-emergence in Canada as a possible treatment for mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
Mon Apr 19 2021
![Magic mushroom compound at least as good as antidepressant in UK study Magic mushroom compound at least as good as antidepressant in UK study](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618462579_MUSHROOM.jpg)
Magic mushroom compound at least as good as antidepressant in UK study
The findings suggest the psychoactive ingredient has promise as a potential mental health treatment.
Thu Apr 15 2021
![Psychedelic hues of Tokyo's 'kawaii' cafe doused by pandemic Psychedelic hues of Tokyo's 'kawaii' cafe doused by pandemic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41612163256_JAPAN.jpg)
Psychedelic hues of Tokyo's 'kawaii' cafe doused by pandemic
Kawaii Monster Cafe drew overseas A-listers, such as reality star Kim Kardashian, singer Dua Lipa and Jenny of K-pop's Blackpink.
Mon Feb 01 2021
![Magic-mushroom compound boosts cancer patients' mindset Magic-mushroom compound boosts cancer patients' mindset](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/41480693136_LaboratoryGeneric.jpg)
Magic-mushroom compound boosts cancer patients' mindset
Cancer patients often experience mental anguish and stress, but a single dose of a hallucinogen found in psychedelic mushrooms, along with psychological counseling, improved their mindset,.
Fri Dec 02 2016
![Joplin's psychedelic Porsche sells for record $1.8 mn Joplin's psychedelic Porsche sells for record $1.8 mn](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-12/61449800461_SothebysPorche.jpg)
Joplin's psychedelic Porsche sells for record $1.8 mn
Sotheby's said Janice Joplin's Porsche sold for a record price of $1.8 million in a frantic five-minute bidding war.
Fri Dec 11 2015
![Jack Bruce, bassist with rock legends Cream, dies aged 71 Jack Bruce, bassist with rock legends Cream, dies aged 71](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/71414281554_295x200.jpg)
Jack Bruce, bassist with rock legends Cream, dies aged 71
Jack Bruce, a founding member of British psychedelic band Cream, died on Saturday aged 71 after a long battle against liver disease, his family announced.
Sat Oct 25 2014
![Jefferson Airplane drummer Covington dies at 67 Jefferson Airplane drummer Covington dies at 67](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-06/41370602690_295x200.jpg)
Jefferson Airplane drummer Covington dies at 67
Joey Covington, former drummer with 1960s US psychedelic band Jefferson Airplane, has died in a car crash in California, officials say.
Fri Jun 07 2013