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ThursdayJun 20, 2024 10:00 am

UC Berkeley Research to Investigate How Psychedelics Alter People’s Views

Psychedelic fungi and plants have been used by various Indigenous communities in their healing and spiritual ceremonies for millennia. In the 1950s and 1960s, western therapists, psychiatrists and researchers began looking into whether these drugs could be used to manage mental-health conditions. However, the approval of the Controlled Substances Act halted this research, up until about a decade ago. Now, researchers at the UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics are set to begin a study looking into how psychedelic substances shape how humans perceive things. Previous research has determined that the effects of these drugs on an individual’s…

TuesdayJun 18, 2024 10:00 am

Study Suggests Psychedelics Reduce Fear of Death by Impacting Metaphysical Beliefs

Therapeutic interest in psychedelics has grown as researchers learn more about the potential of these substances to manage the symptoms of different mental-health conditions and improve the well-being of individuals. Now, new research has determined that psychedelic experiences can cause a decrease in death anxiety, possibly by changing a person’s metaphysical beliefs. This discovery creates new approaches for understanding how these substances may help people deal with existential fears. For their study, researchers focused on determining if changes in core beliefs on consciousness and the nature of reality could be a key factor in decreasing death anxiety after psychedelics were…

ThursdayJun 13, 2024 10:00 am

Study Finds That Psychedelics, Religion Weaken Link to Risky Behavior and Violence

Classic psychedelics are drugs that induce altered states of consciousness and intense auditory and visual hallucinations when ingested. Common classic psychedelics include psilocybin, LSD, DMT and mescaline. These drugs have been used for centuries by Indigenous peoples in spiritual ceremonies and healing practices. In most countries, psychedelics are illegal. Despite their status, various studies have determined that these drugs hold promise in the treatment of conditions such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Now, new research has determined that the link between violence and risky behaviors is weaker among individuals who report lifetime psychedelic use as well as…

TuesdayJun 11, 2024 10:00 am

Psychedelic Stocks Fall as Advisory Panel Tells FDA Not to Approve MDMA

A number of companies involved in the psychedelic space saw their stocks plummet during premarket trading earlier this week after an advisory panel counseled the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against approving the use of MDMA as a treatment for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). MDMA, commonly known as molly or ecstasy, is a stimulant and psychedelic drug that comes in powder or pill forms. Currently, the drug is classified under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, together with drugs such as LSD, marijuana, heroin and peyote. Drugs under this classification are said to have no accepted medical…

ThursdayJun 06, 2024 10:00 am

Case Study Documents Psychedelics Aiding Patient’s Recovery from Long-COVID

Long-COVID, also referred to as post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection, includes various symptoms that persist even after an individual recovers from the COVID-19. These symptoms include cognitive impairment, fatigue, depression, anxiety, headaches and joint pain. Currently, effective treatment options for long-COVID are limited. However, a new case study has examined how one patient suffering from long-COVID used MDMA and psilocybin to manage her symptoms. Psilocybin is the primary psychoactive compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms. It has been used by indigenous cultures for spiritual ceremonies for centuries. In the last few years, scientific research has discovered that psilocybin has therapeutic benefits…

TuesdayJun 04, 2024 10:00 am

Could Psychedelics Help Individuals Who Stutter?

A new study looking into the effect of psychedelics on individuals who stutter has determined that the drugs may have some benefits. The documented effects of classic psychedelic drugs such as LSD or psilocybin mushrooms are plenty, with researchers noting that their positive effects can be a rich study area. Eric S. Jackson, an associate professor of communicative disorders and sciences, states that investigating the possible effects of psychedelics on stuttering can be positive, particularly since the drugs have already shown potential in the management of conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. Stuttering is basically intermittent disruptions in…

ThursdayMay 30, 2024 10:00 am

Study Offers Insights on Colorado’s Plans to Monitor, Regulate Psychedelics

The state of Colorado is pioneering the way once more as government leaders figure out how to establish and regulate the nascent psychedelics industry. The state was the first to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. This latest move comes after Colorado became one of the first states in the country to legalize psychedelic drugs and establish policy around their therapeutic use. Denver Health and Hospital Authority’s Joshua Black stated that while psychedelics had been used for millennia, this was the first time the substances were being approved for use by trained practitioners. Black is a senior research scientist at…

TuesdayMay 28, 2024 10:00 am

Marital Status Seems to Influence Psychedelic Outcomes, Study Shows

A recently conducted analysis has determined that people who had used psychedelics at some point in their lives experienced less psychological distress. The analysis also revealed that this link was highest in single people and significantly reduced in individuals who were married, divorced or widowed. Psychedelics are psychoactive drugs that are known to alter an individual’s mood and perception, among other things. These drugs often induce introspective experiences and powerful auditory and visual hallucinations. Classic psychedelic drugs include psilocybin, LSD, DMT and mescaline. Different studies have found positive links between psychedelic substances and health, with some highlighting the drugs’ potential…

ThursdayMay 23, 2024 11:15 am

4th Annual Psychedelic Therapeutics and Drug Development Conference Comes to Boston, MA

Researchers and leaders in academia, industry, the non-profit sector, and government organizations are invited to attend the 4th Annual Psychedelic Therapeutics and Drug Development Conference being held May 23-24, 2024, in Boston, MA. The conference focuses on discussing the hurdles as well as challenges in the research and development of psychedelics for various health conditions. Join the experts for this two-day conference that involves exploration, learning, discussion, and networking. Specific areas of discussion will include: Targets for novel drug development Toxicology studies and considerations The dosage debate and new evidence Second generation psychedelic drug design FDA regulatory guidance The speaker…

ThursdayMay 23, 2024 10:00 am

Maryland Governor Enacts Law Creating Psychedelics Task Force

Governor Wes Moore of Maryland recently signed two measures into law that will create a task force to conduct research on legal access to psychedelics such as DMT and psilocybin. This move comes almost a month after legislators forwarded the bills to the governor’s desk. The new law will establish a task force on the responsible use of natural psychedelics that shall be overseen by the state’s Cannabis Administration. The agency will oversee the equitable, broad and affordable access to psychedelics in the state. Members of this body are tasked with assessing and making recommendations on issues such as the…

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