Sonoran Desert toads use a fascinating defense mechanism against predators—hallucinogenic toxins. But nature has found a way around it. Amphibians are remarkably resilient creatures. In the 300 ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Monsoon in Tucson typically brings much-needed rain and moisture to the region, but it also ushers in something else—toads. These amphibians can be spotted in streets, near ...

CREAM’s newest design is based off a 1984 pamphlet and promotes environmental stewardship toward the Sonoran Desert Toad. Credit: Courtesy photo The Sonoran Desert Toad faces similar risks as any ...

The warning was a nod to the psychoactive properties in toad secretions that some people smoke. However, licking the toads is dangerous to humans and animals. The National Park Service has warned ...

*** new international study found that *** fungal disease has caused an extreme population decrease in more than 500 amphibian species over the last 50 years. The study was published in the journal ...

Hallucinogenic compounds that activate multiple receptors, found in Colorado River toads, show “promising transdiagnostic therapeutic with rapid and lasting effects” for conditions such as depression ...

Sonoran Desert Toad Psychedelics, 50 Years of Tucson Bonsai, Fossil Collection, Raquel Gutierrez. This week on Arizona Illustrated…how demand for a psychedelic substance could spell trouble for the ...

Two people were caught on video stealing Sonoran Desert toads from the Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area and Maricopa County Parks is asking for your help identifying them. It happened Thursday, July ...

It is becoming increasingly accepted that classic psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca, and mescaline can act as antidepressants and anti-anxiety treatments in addition to causing ...

Longevity guru Bryan Johnson has long had questions about the bounds of human consciousness. He says smoking a psychedelic found in Sonoran toad venom gave him clarity. "I know what it feels like to ...