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Kava Study Explores Promising Trauma Treatment for PTSD New Zealand researchers are conducting a pioneering study on using kava, a traditional Pacific plant, to treat trauma, specifically PTSD. The study examines the efficacy of kava consumption combined with talanoa, an open and respectful dialogue, in alleviating trauma symptoms. Led by Dr Apo Aporosa and Dr Sione Vaka from the University...

Australia Leads the Way with World-First Psychedelic Therapy In a groundbreaking move earlier this year, Australia's medicines regulator made a landmark decision to approve the use of psychedelics for therapeutic purposes. The decision allows for the use of psilocybin, found in magic mushrooms, to treat treatment-resistant depression and MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This decision,...

Unlocking the Therapeutic Potential of Psilocybin: Insights from Dr. Andrew Huberman's Latest Podcast Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain species of mushrooms. It has been used for centuries in various spiritual and cultural contexts, but in recent years, it has gained attention for its therapeutic potential in treating mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and...

High Alert has released an alert about the detection of MDMB-4en-PINACA, a potent synthetic cannabinoid, in a yellow powder that has been misrepresented as DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine).

2022 Data reveals startling results: Only 57% of tested drugs Matched peoples expectations, with 33% containing other drugs and 12% containing unidentified substances.

Cannabis possession discretion laws appear to benefit Pākehā most The 2019 law change that granted greater police discretion over cannabis possession charges has led to a significant drop in cannabis convictions, with Pākehā benefiting the most, according to recent reports. Despite an overall reduction in cannabis possession convictions, decriminalization advocates point to the fact that Pākehā convictions have dropped at...

In collaboration with the most progressive marae he could find, entrepreneur Manu Caddie has been investigating the potential of Weraroa (Psilocybe weraroa), an indigenous magic mushroom known to contain psilocybin, to support Whanau addicted the meth (methamphetamine, speed, P).

The Therapeutic Products Bill intended to replace the Medicines Act 1981 and the Dietary Supplements Regulations 1985 to provide for the comprehensive, risk-proportionate regulation of therapeutic products, such as medicines, medical devices, natural health products, and active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Fantastic news from our friends across the ditch: From July, authorized Australian psychiatrists will be able to prescribe the MDMA and Psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and severe depression.

The New Zealand Drug foundation says it's "shocking" that 90 charges have been laid for magic mushroom possession in five years given the drug's relatively low harm profile.

Ecsplore is an all new dietary supplement that may support increased energy and elevated mood.     Over a decade in the making, Ecsplore™ is an advanced dietary supplement that utilizes a clever synergy between the active ingredients found in mood-foods like saffron and cacao and designer phyto-chemicals like caffeine and amino-acids, to naturally support your mood and energy. Ecsplore contains natural...

Big nights often mean bad mornings. Hundy™ is a new dietary supplement containing active ingredients, including herbal extracts from the Japanese Raisin Tree, which helps to support healthy liver function.Helping you get back to Hundy™ in record time.The Benefits of Taking Hundy™Hundy’s™ unique formula supports the body’s recovery, and the liver’s natural detoxification process by eliminating toxic by-products, (caused by...

Drug checking services will be available at Auckland stadiums for the first time from Friday, following a law change last year. Nearly 295,000 people are expected to attend spring events at Auckland stadiums over the next few months. Having drug checking services available is a logical way to reduce drug harm and help keep people safe.A KnowYourStuff report found that...

"How To Change Your Mind" is officially streaming on Netflix!Author Michael Pollan leads the way in this docuseries exploring the history and uses of psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline.This important docu-series based on the best-selling book by Michael Pollan, brings even more focus to the exciting psychedelic renaissance we are living in.You can watch the trailer below:

Without shipping, MindFuel would not be able to do what we do. Shipping allows us to get your favoutite products from our warehouse to your place, regardless of how far away you are. Shipping unfortunately has a significant environmental impact MindFuel understands that eCommerce contributes to carbon emissions that negatively affect our planet. But, with the support of AI, we...

A new poll shows most New Zealanders support changing the country's outdated drug laws to remove criminal penalties and instead offer education, treatment, and other health-based approaches. The new polling, conducted by The Navigators for the NZ Drug Foundation, shows 68 percent of New Zealanders support replacing the country's antiquated 1975 Misuse of Drugs Act with a health-based approach. Sixty-one...

High Alert have released an urgent warning after a substance misrepresented as cocaine has been linked to serious harm events in the Wairarapa region over the weekend. The substance is sold as a white powder and contains a Fentanyl type substance. Fentanyl is not a stimulant like cocaine, but rather an extremely powerful opioid that has been linked to thousands...

An analysis of a large international drug survey suggests that psilocybin, one of the active ingredients in Magic Mushrooms is a relatively safe drug, with only 0.2% of magic mushroom users having sought emergency medical care after use. The findings, published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, further suggest that such adverse incidents are most often psychological in nature and resolved within 24...

There could be one million medicinal cannabis plants in Southland in the next decade if Southern Medicinal’s momentum keeps on building. From the former Mataura paper mill, the company is growing and processing medicinal cannabis and hemp. However, this summer three Southland farmers and one Otago farmer bought hemp seeds to take part in a trial with the company. Southern...

The Thai government will distribute one million free cannabis plants to households across the nation in June to mark a new rule allowing people to grow cannabis at home, its health minister has said. Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced the move in a Facebook post on May 8th 2022 in which he expressed his intention for cannabis plants to be...

British start up Clerkenwell Health have opened Europe's first commercial facility for psychedelic drug trials with the goal of making the United Kingdom a global leader in psychedelic research and innovation.They aim to begin clinical trials at their central London facility in August, initially focusing on psilocybin for anxiety associated with diagnoses of terminal illness. Here at MindFuel we wish...

Oregon will legalise psilocybin therapy in 2023. This is what we know so far about the proposed new rules regarding magic mushroom cultivation. Suppliers will not be permitted to create psilocybin synthetically or by using GMOs All psilocybin products must be stored in a locked area and be entered into the state’s Psilocybin Tracking System. Residents will be able to...

High Alert has issued a notification to let you know that a new synthetic cathinone has been detected in New Zealand. Dimethylpentylone was found in two samples tested by KnowYourStuffNZ in Dunedin, including in a pink ‘Playboy’ tablet that was sold as MDMA.  Very little is known about dimethylpentylone. Its harm profile is unknown, and as such its dosage, effects and...