July 2024 - PsychedelicNewsWire (PNW)

TuesdayJul 30, 2024 10:00 am

New Report Discusses Policy Options on Psychedelic Sales, Use

Psychedelic policies at the state level have been evolving as more states decriminalize these substances. This has highlighted the need for conversation on how psychedelic sales would operate in a way that retains safety measures and essential regulation while still broadening access to their therapeutic benefits. RAND Drug Policy Research Center recently released a report discussing potential policy options for psychedelic sales. The think tank’s report begins by emphasizing that the time has come for federal policymakers to decide how psychedelics would be supplied, especially since legislation for retail psychedelics are already being discussed in some states. It highlights that…

ThursdayJul 25, 2024 10:00 am

New Studies Uncover Fascinating Findings on Psilocybin

Over the last couple of years, interest in psychedelics and their therapeutic potential has risen significantly. Psychedelics such as psilocybin have shown to be useful in treating a variety of conditions, including anxiety, addiction and depression. Psilocybin is the primary psychoactive compound found in some species of hallucinogenic mushrooms. When administered, this compound synthesizes into psilocin and interacts with an individual’s serotonin receptors, altering their state of consciousness and giving way to changes in their mood as well as their perception of things. Researchers have uncovered a lot about how psilocybin affects an individual’s behavior and brain. Below, we look…

TuesdayJul 23, 2024 10:00 am

Study Explores How Psilocybin Triggers Brain Plasticity, Therapeutic Effects

New research has determined that psilocybin may impact the brain. Psilocybin is the primary psychoactive compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. When ingested, it distorts an individual’s perception of time, among other changes. Researchers have observed that in animals, psilocybin causes neuroplasticity in the hippocampus and cortex. The new study was carried out by investigators at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. For their study, the researchers used functional MRI scans to observe brain activity in seven healthy individuals prior to, during and after they consumed methylphenidate or psilocybin. During the trial, 40 mg of methylphenidate and 25…

ThursdayJul 18, 2024 10:00 am

Study Shows Older Adults Benefit Psychologically from Psychedelic Retreats

Psychedelics such as DMT, LSD and psilocybin have demonstrated promise in the treatment of affective symptoms of a range of disorders. These drugs work by inducing an altered state of consciousness, which includes intensified perceptions and emotions, which have been associated with therapeutic outcomes. However, older individuals haven’t been included in most psychedelic studies, which leaves the effectiveness and safety of these therapies for this age group in limbo. Now, new research has offered new insights into the impact that psychedelics administered during retreats have on older adults. The research demonstrated that older adults recorded improvements in well-being after attending…

TuesdayJul 16, 2024 10:00 am

New Study Shows Psilocybin Cuts Cluster Headache Frequency in Half

Cluster headaches are headaches characterized by severe pain that often occurs on a side of the head or behind one eye. These headaches may last anywhere between 15 minutes to 3 hours and usually strike suddenly, often recurring more than once a day. The pain experienced by patients is often intense and is sometimes accompanied by other symptoms such as restlessness, nasal congestion and redness in the eye. Preliminary studies and anecdotal reports suggest that psilocybin may provide relief for this headache type. However, until now there wasn’t enough scientific evidence to back these claims. New research has determined that…

ThursdayJul 11, 2024 10:00 am

Studies Find Tripping, Microdosing Psilocybin Mushrooms Is Growing

Recently released reports suggest that hallucinogenic mushrooms may be the most popular psychedelic drug of choice for the public. The reports also determined that most individuals preferred microdosing over a full trip, with one study observing a 1,250% increase in internet search history on microdosing. The study, which also found that psilocybin searches began outpacing LSD in 2019, was conducted by epidemiologist Eric Leas. The study also determined that the increase in curiosity on microdosing correlated with changes in policies related to both psychedelics and marijuana. In his study, Leas observed that the more liberal a state became related to…

TuesdayJul 09, 2024 10:00 am

Study Highlights How Psilocybin Impacts Auditory Cortex, Causing Perception Changes

New research has generated new insights into how psilocybin influences the auditory cortex in mice models. Psilocybin is a natural psychedelic compound that is found in more than 200 species of fungi. The compound is known to induce altered states of consciousness when ingested, including changes in cognition, mood and perception. Various studies have investigated the compound’s effectiveness in treating mental-health disorders, including anxiety and depression. While its therapeutic potential is evident, the exact mechanisms via which this psychedelic alters perception and brain function aren’t well understood. Prior studies have shown that psilocybin alters activity patterns in the brain and…

TuesdayJul 02, 2024 10:00 am

CU Denver Unveils Psychedelic Research Center

The University of Colorado Denver recently launched the CU Denver Center for Psychedelic Research. This center is focused on improving the quality of life of individuals by conducting research on the potential benefits psychedelics may possess in the treatment of various mental, neurological, emotional and other health conditions as well as their possible use in the management of chronic, debilitating illnesses such as cancer. Professor Jim Grigsby, executive director and the center’s chief science officer, revealed that a national study was going on and the center was also planning a number of other studies. Grigsby, who teaches psychology at CU…

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