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A compendium of terms for the modern psychonaut.

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Ayahuasca

A South American psychoactive brew used both socially and as ceremonial spiritual medicine among the indigenous peoples of the Amazon basin.

D

Default Mode Network (DMN)

A large-scale brain network that is active when a person is not focused on the outside world. Psychedelics are known to temporarily reduce its activity.

I

Integration

The process of exploring and sharing insights and lessons from a psychedelic experience to incorporate them into one's life.

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Neuroplasticity

The ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization.

P

Psilocybin

A naturally occurring psychedelic prodrug compound produced by more than 200 species of fungi.

S

Set and Setting

The mindset of the user (set) and the physical/social environment (setting) in which the drug usage takes place.