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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…

TuesdayOct 10, 2023 3:43 pm

Newsom Vetoes California Bill Seeking to Legalize Psychedelics

Governor Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed a measure that would legalize a number of psychedelics and establish a pathway for regulated access. In his message regarding the veto, the governor urged the legislature to present a new resolution in 2024 that created guidelines for regulated access to psychedelics for therapeutic use and also consider a possible framework for broader decriminalization in the future. Newsom added that while peer-reviewed research had shown that psychedelics could relieve suffering of individuals with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, guidelines on dosing and rules to prevent exploitation during guided therapy among…

MondayOct 09, 2023 11:02 am

Governor Signs Bill Allowing Doctors to Prescribe Federally Rescheduled Psychedelics

Last week, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a resolution that would allow healthcare professionals in the state of California to prescribe MDMA, psilocybin and any other drugs classified under Schedule I to patients if and when the drugs were approved by the FDA for an exemption or reclassified to a lower schedule. The recently signed measure states that physicians, pharmacists or other authorized individuals who hold healing arts licenses and prescribe or dispense these drugs in accordance with federal regulations would be considered as acting in compliance with state law that governed the aforementioned acts. Currently, drugs classified under Schedule…

FridayOct 06, 2023 12:24 pm

Portland, Maine, Passes Resolution Decriminalizing Psychedelic Fungi and Plants

The city council in Portland, Mine, has passed a resolution to decriminalize psychedelic plants and fungi in the city. The council approved the measure to deprioritize law enforcement efforts against psychedelic fungi and plants in a 6 to 3 vote and adopted the resolution earlier this week. The measure is an amended version of a resolution passed by the Portland City Council Health and Human Services and Public Committee last month. According to the resolution, arresting and prosecuting Portland residents for the cultivation, possession, use or sharing of psychedelics will be of the lowest priority by the city’s law enforcement.…

ThursdayOct 05, 2023 3:56 pm

Scientists Concerned Chronic Psychedelic Microdosing Could Result in Valvular Heart Disease

A recent psychedelic study has left researchers concerned that chronic psychedelic microdosing could cause valvular heart disease. Psychedelics have exploded in popularity in recent years thanks to numerous claims of their medical efficacy, leading to an increase in psychedelic microdosing among the American population. Microdosing is the practice of taking very small doses of a psychedelic to gain some of its purported benefits, such as heightened creativity, better mental well-being and increased productivity, without experiencing any mind-bending effects. With a growing number of studies connecting various psychedelics to significant improvements against mental conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and…

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