Unlimited Sciences: Psychedelic Research and Support

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The Power of US

Collective research exploring the unlimited potential of psychedelics

Our Mission

Unlimited Sciences is a research and education nonprofit organization that conducts real-world psychedelic research and provides free psychedelic support to those wanting to learn more about psychedelics. Our aim is to provide evidence-based information on natural and holistic treatments which can complement conventional approaches.


Unlimited Sciences has published several cutting-edge research papers on naturalistic psychedelic use and has worked with the world’s leading experts and institutions in psychedelic science. We believe everyone should be empowered to safely take their health into their own hands. Whether you’re seeking help, a provider, or an advocate for psychedelics, having access to accurate information and data shouldn’t be complicated.

Psychedelic Info Line

Curious about psychedelics and want to learn more? Panning a psychedelic experience and feeling overwhelmed? We can provide evidence-based information to any question you have.

 

Unlimited Sciences is proud to pioneer the Psychedelic Info Line, the world’s first toll-free evidence-based education line for safe psychedelic exploration, operating Monday through Thursday from 8am to 5pm, Mountain Standard Time.

 

Reach out at info@unlimitedsciences.org to schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced educators, send us a message using our Support button, or simply call 1-888-210-3553.

Free Psychedelic Support

 

Unlimited Sciences serves clients around the world, providing exclusive education and harm reduction information for safely using psychedelics. Clients benefit from one-on-one support from our knowledgeable team and educational resources.

 

Anyone is welcome to create a client account and gain access to a wealth of information, from the vast research Unlimited Sciences creates to exclusive guides on ayahuasca and psilocybin usage below.

 

To create your own account and receive Unlimited Sciences’ psychedelic support, click the button below!

 

Our Research

Psilocybin

Our longitudinal research study in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University of real-world psilocybin use is the world’s largest study of magic mushrooms. It enrolled over 8,000 participants around the world.

Ayahuasca

Our longitudinal study of ceremonial ayahuasca use was the world’s first study to examine health outcomes of ceremonial ayahuasca in a group of women refugees and immigrants from the Middle East and North Africa.

Functional Mushrooms

In a joint investigation with the Realm of Caring Foundation and Lily’s Lighthouse, Unlimited Sciences is launching an IRB-approved study examining the therapeutic potential of functional mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane and Reishi.

Engaging with Under-represented Communities

Unlimited Sciences is proud to support research that focuses on communities historically overlooked and under-researched.
 

Whether studying functional mushrooms with adolescents or ayahuasca with Queer and Middle Eastern communities, Unlimited Sciences believes that increasing our understanding of how these groups engage with psychedelic substances will enable us to better connect with and serve them.

In the Media

How Are People Using Psychedelics out in the World?

In an industry dominated by company-sponsored clinical trials, the group studies populations few others do: they’ve published research on naturalistic psilocybin use, meaning how people take the drugs outside formal research settings. They’re also studying ayahuasca use in immigrants and refugees and in the LGBTQ+ community, and they recently launched a Psychedelic Info Line to provide evidence-based information about psychedelics to callers.

5 Things We Learned From the World’s First Psychedelic Hotline

The informational phone line, a free service provided by Colorado Springs nonprofit Unlimited Sciences, offers guidance to people interested in using psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, and other psychedelics. Now, anyone interested in hallucinogenic mushrooms, ayahuasca, or other psychedelic substances can call 1-888-210-3553 and be connected directly with a trained navigator.

Psilocybin Boosts Mind Perception but Doesn’t Reduce Atheism

A recent study published in Journal of Psychoactive Drugs found that while psychedelic experiences increased mind perception across various entities, they did not significantly change individuals’ Atheist-Believer status. The relationship between psychedelics and belief systems has long fascinated researchers, particularly the possibility that psychedelics like psilocybin might alter spiritual or religious beliefs.

Our Partners and Collaborators

Frequently Asked Questions

Click through the FAQs on the right and browse our resources to learn more about how Unlimited Sciences can support you.

Unlimited Sciences is a psychedelic research nonprofit that uses the power of data to serve the community, educate the public, and inform common-sense practices and policies regarding psychedelic use. At Unlimited Sciences, we’re focused on driving psychedelic research forward, and our goal is to capture observational data in real-world settings and share these results with the public. It’s estimated that over 32 million people have used some form of psychedelics in the U.S. alone. Our goal is to access this knowledge, mitigate harm and reduce stigma through education.

Unlimited Sciences conducts IRB (Institutional Review Board) approved observational studies on psychedelic medicine and provides one-on-one direct support through our email-based Community Support platform. We partner with leading research institutions such as Johns Hopkins University (JHU), the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and Imperial College London (ICL) to gather real-world data on how psychedelics are being used, and the benefits and risks associated with them. Whether you’re seeking help, an advocate working in psychedelic legislation, or a health care provider seeking evidence-based research to inform best practices around psychedelics use, we’re here to support you.

With the primary goal of improving outcomes and reducing harm by offering comprehensive information on natural psychedelics, the Psychedelic Info Line navigators share knowledge from an extensive research library of peer-reviewed studies with data sourced from thousands of participants worldwide, including the world’s largest naturalistic psilocybin study sponsored and conducted by Unlimited Sciences. Serving as a critical resource that no other organization provides, the Psychedelic Info Line offers informed answers to help people with their inquiries and make decisions before psychedelic use.

It’s estimated that in the United States alone, around 10% of the population, or over 32 million people, have used psychedelics. By even the most conservative estimate, over 99% of these uses have taken place in a naturalistic setting (outside of clinical research). Observational studies observe participants in their normal environment (outside of a clinical setting) and observe how participants’ actions affect their health in real-world situations.

 

The data collected in observational research is often used to identify patterns or associations between different variables and to generate hypotheses or ideas that can be tested in clinical trials. In other words, observational research is often a first step in the research process. Observational research does not involve intervention or manipulation of variables, while clinical trials do.  This means that observational research can be less invasive and less risky for participants.

 

Observational research is not just retrospective, but can be used to observe changes in health outcomes over time. Results from observational studies are regarded as a critical indicator of how outcomes translate to clinical practice. Both observational research and clinical trials are important tools for advancing scientific knowledge and understanding the world around us. 

Psychedelics can benefit many individuals. Prior to widespread regulatory restrictions in the 1960s and early 1970s, serotonergic psychedelics such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin were studied extensively. This included investigation of possible therapeutic uses of psychedelics to treat a variety of conditions, including alcohol dependence, neurosis, and existential distress. By 1965, there were more than 2,000 published articles involving over 40,000 patients that noted positive effects with various psychedelics. In recent years, research has reemerged and has begun to recognize the therapeutic potential of psychedelics to produce lasting improvements in mental health symptoms related to anxiety, depression, and substance misuse. Beyond its potential for treating psychiatric conditions, research in healthy volunteers suggests psychedelics may hold benefits more generally for psychological well-being and to enhance spiritual practices such as meditation.

In collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, Unlimited Sciences conducted the largest real-world, longitudinal study of psilocybin in the world. This study followed participants through their psilocybin journey, beginning with baseline measures capturing health outcomes prior to psilocybin use, and continuing for up to 3 months after psilocybin use. Our results show that a single moderate dose of psilocybin mushrooms was associated with significant improvements in mental health, well-being, and psychological functioning. In addition to our psilocybin study, Unlimited Sciences conducted the first study of its kind to examine health outcomes of ceremonial ayahuasca use in a group of primarily women refugees and immigrants.  

If you’re trying to learn more about psychedelics to educate yourself, make more informed decisions around your health, or prepare for a safe journey, our team can help. Using our own data and an extensive library of evidence-based research, we can help guide you to find answers for your questions through reliable research from peer-reviewed scientific publications. This support service is intended for educational purposes only, and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. Unlimited Sciences always recommends when and wherever possible that licensed local healthcare professionals be consulted.

 

In addition to our research, we our proud to offer the world’s first toll-free information line for education on psychedelic preparation.

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