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MondayApr 24, 2023 1:52 pm

Review Examines Trials on Use of Psychedelics by Older Adults

Scientists suggest that psychedelics are safe for use by older individuals when administered in a controlled setting. It should be noted that this safety profile hasn’t been confirmed for older individuals with chronic illnesses, including cardiovascular disease. Estimates from the CDC show that roughly 60% of older people suffer from at least two chronic illnesses, with 75% of those aged 60 and above being hypertensive. Experts argue that these health challenges may contraindicate the use of psychedelics by older adults. For their study, the researchers reviewed clinical trials from the last three decades that looked into MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapies…

FridayApr 21, 2023 3:09 pm

Psychedelics May Help Manage Long COVID-19 Symptoms

We have seen interest in psychedelics increase significantly these last few years, with more studies highlighting the medical benefits these substances possess. Thus far, research has shown that psychedelics such as psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine may help treat mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance-use disorder. Now, researchers believe that these substances may be useful in the management of long COVID-19 symptoms. Individuals with long COVID-19 often present with coronavirus symptoms that may last months or even years after the infection. The most common symptoms of long COVID-19 include feeling short of breath, extreme fatigue, muscle…

ThursdayApr 20, 2023 11:13 am

Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy May Soon Gain Accreditation Standards

As the prevalence of mental health conditions increases, so does interest in new treatments for these disorders. One particular area of interest is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, which involves the supervised administration of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin and ketamine, in conjunction with therapy. Psychedelics have been used for centuries by Indigenous communities for their spiritual and religious ceremonies. These substances are known to alter an individual’s mood and perception as well as their cognitive processes. This means these treatments possess the potential to make cognitive behavioral therapy and other talk therapies more effective. Given these effects, patients are bound to be…

WednesdayApr 19, 2023 3:32 pm

The Case for Decriminalizing Psychedelics Nationally

Interest in psychedelics has increased these last few years, mainly as a result of numerous studies that have found that the substances possess a range of medical benefits. The decriminalization of psychedelics is also said to benefit society at large, with improvements being seen in public health and wellness. This is backed by findings from a survey done in Portugal, which found a drop in drug-related adverse outcomes and no reported rise in drug use. Portugal decriminalized the private and public use, possession and acquisition of all drugs in 2000 in an effort to reorient policy towards a health-led approach.…

TuesdayApr 18, 2023 1:38 pm

Study Finds DMT May Be Useful in Treatment of MDD

DMT (N,N-Dimethyltryptamine) is a potent hallucinogenic drug that occurs in many plants and animals. It is commonly used as a psychedelic drug and prepared by different cultures for ritual ceremonies as an entheogen. This drug can be ingested, inhaled or injected. A recently concluded trial has found that DMT may be useful in the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD). Major depressive disorder refers to a mood disorder that causes an individual to lose interest in activities that usually elicit joy; the mood also results in persistent sadness. The study was conducted by Small Pharma, a company focused on the…

MondayApr 17, 2023 1:49 pm

New Book Explores Religious Interest in Psychedelics

The psychedelic renaissance is here, with numerous studies showing that psychedelics, including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and ketamine. may be useful in the treatment of mental health conditions, such as addiction, depression, anxiety and psychological distress. Veteran religion journalist Don Lattin recently wrote a book describing how these drugs may prompt a spiritual awakening. In his latest book, “God on Psychedelics,” Lattin looks into how various religious groups are encouraging experiences of human unity and interconnectedness through the substances. He starts by discussing entheogens, which refer to psychoactive drugs that are consumed for spiritual or religious purposes. Lattin talks about priests,…

FridayApr 14, 2023 12:06 pm

Research Finds That People Used Psychedelics in Bronze Age

A new study has found that ancestors in the Bronze Age frequently indulged in psychedelics. The Bronze Age is a historic period that lasted between 3300 BC–1200 BC. This period got its name from the use of bronze, marking the maiden time people started working with metal. The study found that humans living on Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea that belong to Spain, regularly consumed mind-altering substances extracted from plants. Researchers confirmed this by analyzing hair samples retrieved from a burial site thought to be from the Bronze Age. Their discovery represents the first confirmed…

ThursdayApr 13, 2023 3:16 pm

Legal Psychedelics Industry May Be Valued at Half a Trillion by 2030

During the virtually held Sequire investment conference last week, delegates heard various pitches from start-up companies that specialize in legalized psychedelic treatments and drugs designed for the treatment of a range of mental disorders. As spending on mental health increases, investors seek to inject funds into the multibillion-dollar market for legalized psychedelics such as ketamine, MDMA and hallucinogenic mushrooms. In the future, some hope that compounds derived from LSD will also be legalized. Numinus Wellness CEO and president Payton Nyquvest expects that the mental health services market will be valued at $538 billion by the year 2030. The majority of…

WednesdayApr 12, 2023 3:49 pm

Why Psychedelic Trips Cause Geometric Visual Effects

For decades, psychedelics have maintained a niche but dedicated following of users because of their potent hallucinogenic effects. Some people have gone through such intense psychedelic experiences that they have experienced Now that researchers worldwide are studying psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA for their therapeutic potential, scientists, clinicians and even psychedelic enthusiasts are even more interested in how hallucinogenics affect the human mind. One of the most prevalent questions so far is why psychedelic trips often cause users to see geometric visual hallucinations. These kinds of hallucinations involve seeing complex geometric patterns and shapes. They often involve Euclidean symmetry,…

TuesdayApr 11, 2023 2:28 pm

Israeli Firm Starts Testing Psychedelic Nasal Spray as PTSD Treatment

The next few decades will likely see psychedelic treatments go from relative obscurity to playing center stage in the psychiatric space. After decades of prohibition, psychedelics are now emerging as a potential alternative to traditional mental health therapies amid a surge in psychedelic research. Numerous studies have revealed that hallucinogenic drugs can deliver significant mental health benefits when paired with talk therapy. Psychedelics may finally allow people to gain long-term relief from conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression, which often fail to respond to conventional treatments. Although a lot of psychedelic research has occurred in Western countries such…

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