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TuesdayOct 24, 2023 12:47 pm

Why Some People Get Anxious After Taking Psilocybin Mushrooms

Advances in psychedelic research have found that psilocybin mushrooms may be able to treat mental conditions such as depression, cancer-related psychological stress and substance use disorders. Psilocybin-assisted therapy typically involves going through a guided psilocybin experience and using talk therapy to integrate the insights and realizations made during the experience into everyday life. This kind of treatment has proven that it can alleviate mental disorders including depression, but many patients aren’t keen on going through what might be an hours long psilocybin trip. While some people simply aren’t comfortable with the idea of being under the influence of a drug,…

MondayOct 23, 2023 1:02 pm

Harvard Receives $16M Donation for Psychedelics Study Focusing on Culture, Society

A former Tesla director has donated $16 million to Harvard University to fund psychedelic research in culture and society. Antonio Gracias is donating $16 million to the academic institution via the Gracias Family Foundation to further psychedelic research in a newly established Study of Psychedelics in Society and Culture at Harvard University. The study will draw researchers from Harvard Law School, Harvard Divinity School and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The study will focus on producing state-of-the-art scholarship as well as convening faculty, experts and students to discuss the implications of the burgeoning therapeutic psychedelics industry. A recent surge…

FridayOct 20, 2023 3:40 pm

Studies Show Growing Popularity of LSD Among Company Executives

Recent study findings published in the “Substance Use & Misuse” journal indicate that the use of psychedelics such as LSD is becoming especially prevalent among business managers in managerial positions. The study found that while there has been a general increase in psychedelic interest in the public, company executives seem to be using lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) at high rates. Psychedelics have enjoyed significant attention from public and scientific circles in recent years thanks to a growing body of research connecting hallucinogens such as LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca and MDMA to a wide range of mental health benefits. Research has found…

ThursdayOct 19, 2023 3:26 pm

Researchers Investigate How Personality Traits Could Impact Psychedelic Experiences

A surge of psychedelic research has significantly increased the public appeal of psychedelics in recent years. Researchers have discovered that several psychedelics have the potential to treat various mental-health disorders safely and effectively, making them possible alternatives for conventional mental-health treatments. Psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin, ayahuasca and mescaline have shown significant potential against conditions such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), seeming to offer long-term relief with minimal adverse side effects and at relatively low doses. However, we still don’t fully understand how psychedelic experiences impact the brain and lead to profound realizations in psychedelic users. While…

WednesdayOct 18, 2023 2:11 pm

Democratic Presidential Candidate Wants Psychedelics Covered by Healthcare

The federal government should ensure that psychedelic-related treatments are covered by a universal healthcare system, Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson says. According to Williamson, the U.S. federal government should move to “fully legalize” certain psychedelics for medical use and ensure patients can access psychedelic treatments via a universal healthcare system. America is currently in the midst of a drug reform wave that has seen more than 30 states legalize marijuana for therapeutic uses. With a growing body of scientific literature claiming that psychedelics can treat various mental-health conditions, activists, scientists and many mental-health professionals are now looking to psychedelics as…

TuesdayOct 17, 2023 2:59 pm

Could Wearable Tech Manage Anxiety During PTSD Treatment Using Psychedelics

Scientists are working on technology that could alleviate the anxiety related to psychedelic sessions and aid in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Apollo Neuroscience has developed a wearable device called the Apollo wearable that can be worn on the ankle or wrist and produce silent vibrating waves that the company claims can aid in balancing the nervous system. Recent advances in psychedelic research have found that drugs such as LSD, psilocybin and MDMA show significant promise as mental-health treatments and can provide long-term relief against a myriad of mental disorders. However, even though several psychedelics are proving themselves to be…

MondayOct 16, 2023 3:16 pm

Psychedelics May Boost Neuroplasticity by Enabling Synaptic Connection Remodeling

Psychedelics are poised to transform the mental-health landscape in a way conventional mental-health treatments have failed to achieve. Recent research into the potential benefits and risks of psychedelics has uncovered significant evidence of their therapeutic effectiveness against a wide variety of mental-health conditions. In fact, a growing body of scientific literature has revealed that psychedelics are so effective against mental-health conditions such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) that they can deliver long-term benefits at minimal doses and with barely any side effects. Since the psychedelic research field is still in its infancy, scientists still don’t understand the exact…

FridayOct 13, 2023 1:44 pm

Study Suggests LSD Could Treat OCD

Scientists from the Paris Brain Institute have discovered that psychedelic drugs such as LSD and psilocybin (magic mushrooms) may be able to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). French researchers are now investigating whether LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) may also be effective against OCD. As barriers to psychedelic research have reduced in recent years, researchers across the world have begun studying the potential benefits and risks of psychedelic use in increased numbers. Initial research found that psychedelics may be effective mental-health treatments, and a growing body of research has consistently found that they can offer long-term relief against a myriad of…

ThursdayOct 12, 2023 2:02 pm

Bipartisan Congressional Lawmakers File Bill Regulating Kratom Nationally

Congressional lawmakers have filed a bill titled the Kratom Consumer Protection Act to regulate kratom and kratom products nationally. The measure is slated to attract bipartisan support in the Senate and House of Representatives and has a decent chance of reaching President Joe Biden's desk. Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee sponsored the Kratom Consumer Protection Act while New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is expected to join as a cosponsor once Congress resumes session next week. Booker was also a cosponsor for a 2022 bill dubbed the Federal Clarity for Kratom Consumers Act that would have ensured that consumers gain access…

WednesdayOct 11, 2023 3:12 pm

Study Explores Whether Social Workers, Psychiatrists, Psychologists Are Aligned Regarding Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

A recent study from The Ohio State University’s Center for Psychedelic Drug Research sought to determine if psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers are on the same page regarding the swiftly growing psychedelic therapy field. The research team was specifically interested in assessing whether these providers were aligned about deploying psychedelics as treatments for various mental-health conditions. Psychedelic-based therapies are predicted to revolutionize the global psychiatry industry over the next couple of decades, thanks to the purported medical benefits of several psychedelic drugs. A growing body of scientific literature has connected numerous psychedelics to significant improvements in mental health, discovering that…

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