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WednesdayMay 17, 2023 3:07 pm

Study Identifies Where Psychedelics Users Find Reliable Information

Interest in psychedelics has increased greatly in the last decade or so, as new studies into the treatment of various mental health conditions using these drugs are conducted. As more positive benefits are discovered, we have seen changes to laws that previously prohibited access to the use of psychedelics as well as the emergence of psychedelic NGOs and psychedelic startups. In an effort to inform harm reduction and education programs that address illicit and legal use of psychedelics, researchers looked into information-seeking behaviors of individuals who used psychedelics. The study was led by Dr. Daniel Kruger, a researcher at the…

TuesdayMay 16, 2023 3:48 pm

Beckley Psytech Commences Phase 2a Trial for Treatment-Resistant Depression

Beckley Psytech is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on improving the lives of individuals living with neuropsychiatric disorders through the development of psychedelic drugs. In its latest press release, the company revealed that it has administered a new intranasal psychedelic using an FDA-approved delivery device to a patient with treatment-resistant depression during a phase 2a trial. The objective of the phase 2 trial is to assess the effectiveness, safety and pharmacokinetics of the company’s BPL-003 formulation when administered together with psychological support, to patients experiencing moderate to severe symptoms of treatment-resistant depression. BPL-003 is a synthetic formulation of the 5-MeO-DMT…

MondayMay 15, 2023 3:54 pm

Vermont Legislators Discuss Plans to Approve Legalization of Psilocybin

Legislators in Vermont recently discussed a bill to legalize psilocybin and begin offering regulated access to the drug. The state of Vermont is one of many states where legislators have shown interest in advancing psychedelic reform. The bill in question, H. 371, was sponsored by Representatives Chip Troiano and Brian Cina. While the members of the House Judiciary Committee did seem to agree to the bill’s overall merits, the chair noted that there wasn’t enough floor time left before legislators adjourned. This means that the legislation will be advanced at the start of next year. Cina stated that he had,…

FridayMay 12, 2023 3:03 pm

Dietary Tips to Consider Before, During, After a Psychedelic Trip

Interest in psychedelics has increased greatly in the recent years, with numerous studies finding that these substances hold the therapeutic potential to treat a range of mental health conditions. Some are also turning to the drugs to help explore their consciousness and improve their creativity. However, like any other recreational substance, the trip may not always be good. Psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and peyote can deplete the body’s nutrient stores. If an individual is running low on crucial vitamins and minerals, one may feel ill during or after their psychedelic trip. To help prepare for a psychedelic trip,…

ThursdayMay 11, 2023 3:46 pm

Case Study Highlights Potential of Psilocybin to Improve Color Blindness

Studies have, in the past, associated the dilation of pupils, unexpected saccades and trippy details with the consumption of drugs such as DMT, psilocybin mushrooms and LSD. Now, a new case study has established a link between human vision and psychedelic substances. This may be the first study to offer comprehensive proof of a psychedelic drug reversing a color blindness diagnosis, albeit temporarily. Color blindness is a condition that causes individuals to see colors differently than most people. This congenital condition is brought on by gene mutations that change cones, which are structures in the eye that detect and covert…

WednesdayMay 10, 2023 3:36 pm

Oregon Licenses First Psilocybin Service Facility to Administer Psychedelic Therapies

Regulators in Oregon have awarded a license for the first psilocybin service center in the nation to EPIC Healing Eugene. The facility will allow individuals in need to receive the psychedelic in a facilitated and supervised environment. With this move, the state has now officially approved a license for each of the four business categories established by the psilocybin law. In a press release, Oregon Psilocybin Services Section Manager Angie Allbee stated that this was a historic moment with psilocybin services becoming more available in the state. The Oregon Health Authority has, in the last few weeks, approved various permits…

MondayMay 08, 2023 3:38 pm

Study Looks into Neurobiology of Psychedelics

Since the late 19th century, physicians have used laughing gas as an anesthetic. Laughing gas, or nitrous oxide as it is scientifically known as, was first discovered by Joseph Priestly, an English scientist in 1793. This colorless, odorless and nonflammable gas is known to produce mind-altering experiences when administered in small amounts, similar to states induced by psychedelics such as ketamine and LSD. New research has looked into how nitrous oxide affects brain activity and how similar its effects are to those of psychedelics. The study was led by Richard Harris and George Mashour of the Michigan Psychedelic Center at…

FridayMay 05, 2023 12:44 pm

New Collaboration Makes Brain Scanning Technology Available for Psychedelics Trials

Clerkenwell Health, a psychedelic-specialist clinical research firm, recently partnered with MYndspan, which will give medical researchers access to magnetoencephalography (MEG) scanners. MYndspan is a brain analytics firm that allows users to evaluate and monitor brain health to extend the healthy lifespan of the mind. This may be the first time MEG brain scanning technology has been availed for use in commercial clinical trials at Clerkenwell Health’s facility in central London. Clerkenwell Health has been carrying out clinical trials on psychedelics since last autumn to support the development of pharmaceuticals. Psychedelics are known to alter neural networks in the human brain,…

ThursdayMay 04, 2023 1:57 pm

Challenges That May Make Psychedelic Therapies Unaffordable

Earlier this year, Australia became the first country globally to legalize the medical use of psychedelics. This comes after the country’s Therapeutic Goods Administration approved the use of MDMA and psilocybin by individuals with eligible mental health conditions. This agency reclassified psilocybin as well as MDMA as Schedule 8 substances, prior to which they were considered prohibited substances. Beginning July 1, 2023, authorized practitioners will be allowed to prescribe psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression and MDMA for PTSD, together with psychotherapy. Despite this huge step forward, however, there are still issues to resolve before this can benefit those who need it…

WednesdayMay 03, 2023 3:03 pm

Video Series Explores Psychedelics, Boundaries of Society

A recent study has found combining psychedelics and sex may offer individuals an enhanced mental and physical pleasure experience. A new series, titled “PSYC Taboo,” will explore the potential for mind-blowing orgasms and solo psychedelic experiences, as more people try alternative forms of intimacy. The first episode, dubbed “Pleasure Is Your Divine Right,” looks into the relationship between psychedelics and sex. Despite the taboo topic, the pilot examines testimonies and personal experiences from an individual living with type 1 diabetes, who shares how psychedelics improved their sexual life and introduced them to new pleasure levels. Esteemed experts such as Dr.…

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