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Psilocybin Retreats vs Facilitators vs Clinics: How to Tell the Difference

Retreats, facilitators, and clinics all offer psilocybin support—but they're not the same. Here's how to tell the difference and choose the right model for you.

Maverick Mushroom·9 min read·August 2, 2026

Getting Started

How to Choose a Psilocybin Retreat: A Field Checklist

Retreats range from world-class to worrying, and the websites all look the same. Seven questions that separate the serious operations from the rest.

Maverick Mushroom·2 min read·July 17, 2026

Getting Started

Psilocybin and Mental Health: What the Research Actually Says

Major universities now run dedicated psilocybin research programs. A plain-language tour of the published findings — what looks promising, and what is still unknown.

Maverick Mushroom·2 min read·July 15, 2026