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FridayMay 06, 2022 12:18 pm

New Psychedelic Therapy Center Launched in Texas

Data from the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that millions of individuals in America have already battled or will battle addiction to drugs, with 85% of them relapsing within one year of treatment. A recently launched program is hoping to lower this number significantly. The program, which was launched in Austin, Texas, will be administering ketamine therapy to eligible patients. The center, which has been christened Within, plans to combine psychedelic medicine with functional wellness and holistic healing in the treatment of addictions and mental disorders, including depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse. Ryan Saldanha, a resident of…

ThursdayMay 05, 2022 2:19 pm

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Believes Psychedelics Are Better Than Pharmaceutical Medications

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently stated on Twitter that psychedelic substances and other plant-based drugs were effective as treatments for a number of mental health conditions. Musk has in the past smoked a joint during a livestream video. The tweet in question is an excerpt from a conversation between a pair of Twitter users, one of whom referred to a feature on the New York Times, which discussed Adderall. The other user replied to the tweet, noting that prescribed psychedelic drugs would soon replace selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and amphetamines, probably in the next decade. SSRIs are antidepressants commonly…

WednesdayMay 04, 2022 3:40 pm

Studies Find Link Between ADHD, Fibromyalgia

Various studies have found a link between fibromyalgia and ADHD, with some urging clinicians to evaluate the presence of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in individuals who have a history of fibromyalgia. ADHD is a condition characterized by persistent impulsivity, hyperactivity, impaired concentration and inattention, as well as disorganized behavior, anxiety and emotional instability. The CDC estimates that while more than 8% of children have been diagnosed with this condition thus far, less than 1% of adults have received the same consideration. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder linked to modified activity of the neurotransmitters involved in pain sensitivity, with…

TuesdayMay 03, 2022 3:52 pm

Research Finds That Mushrooms May Have Their Own Language

New research has found that mushrooms have their own language that they use to talk to each other. The study, which was conducted by Professor Andrew Adamatzky of the University of the West of England, published its findings in the “Royal Society.” For their study, the researchers in Adamatzky’s laboratory focused on four different fungi: caterpillar, ghost, split gill and enoki fungi. They monitored the electrical signals that fungi send to each other via the underground tubes that connect them in a fungal colony, known as hyphae. The researchers then analyzed these signals, discovering that the signals pulsed in patterns…

MondayMay 02, 2022 2:29 pm

Experts Convene in Seattle to Discuss Future of Psychedelics

Psychedelics are increasingly being studied as therapies for various mental health conditions, including treatment-resistant depression. Last week, advocacy workers, doctors, researchers and farmers gathered in South Lake Union to discuss how psychedelics could be used in the treatment of addiction and substance-use disorders. So far, Seattle is the biggest city in the United States to decriminalize psilocybin, which is the active ingredient of hallucinogenic mushrooms. This gathering marked the launch of a new research hub devoted to the use of psychedelics in treating addiction and substance-use disorders. The chair of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Psychiatry at the School…

FridayApr 29, 2022 12:48 pm

Vancouver Island University to Expand Psychedelic Mental Healthcare Program

Vancouver Island University has plans to expand its psychedelic-assisted therapy program by providing a graduate certificate program in the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, in mental health care. This will make it the pioneer accredited university in Canada to do so. This program was developed by Professor Pamela Kryskow and Shannon Dames, a nursing professor at the institution; both individuals have years of experience with a separate program that uses psychedelic-assisted therapy to manage end-of-life distress. Dames’ interest in these therapies arose after her experience using psychedelics to process her own childhood trauma. Dames revealed that she had…

ThursdayApr 28, 2022 2:25 pm

Advocates Urge Use of Alternative Treatments to Curb Veteran Suicides

Recently released federal data shows that in the state of Texas, approximately 10 veterans are taking their lives every week. Various veterans’ organizations and advocates are calling for the state government to find alternative ways, such as psychedelics, to tackle this issue. In an interview, Navy veteran Marcus Capone revealed that he’d been diagnosed with depression after leaving the military. Capone, who is cofounder of the VETS not-for-profit organization, explained that he turned to psychedelic drugs after current treatments proved to be ineffective. The VETS nonprofit was established to allocate funding for psychedelic therapy and help run as well as…

WednesdayApr 27, 2022 1:03 pm

Risks Prospective Psychedelic Investors Need to Consider

Various studies have found that psychedelic treatments have the potential to treat mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, among others. This, coupled with the ineffectiveness of current treatments, has made investing in psychedelics appear even more lucrative. However, before rushing to invest in this burgeoning industry, there are a couple of things that one should consider before purchasing psychedelic stocks. We discuss them below. Competitiveness of the market This may be the biggest risk to investors of psychedelic stocks. Currently, more than 50 publicly trading firms are working with psychedelics, including DMT, LSD, MDMA and psilocybin. While there…

TuesdayApr 26, 2022 2:42 pm

Study Finds That Psychedelics Free Up Brains of Individuals with Depression

New research has discovered that psilocybin may free up the brains of individuals suffering from depression more effectively, in comparison to antidepressants. Psilocybin is the active hallucinogenic compound found in magic mushrooms, and it belongs to a class of drugs known as psychedelics. Psychedelic substances usually affect an individual’s senses, altering their emotions and perception of time as well as their thinking. Psychedelics such as LSD, psilocybin and MDMA are currently being studied for use in treating various mental health conditions. This particular study’s results show that these substances could help treat severe depression. However, the researchers warn against consuming…

MondayApr 25, 2022 1:00 pm

Three Kinds of Trauma Psychedelics Hope to Treat

Currently, there are a number of ongoing and planned clinical trials looking into the use of psychedelic therapies in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Most of these trials focus on one particular psychedelic, MDMA, which is commonly known as ecstasy. However, other psychedelic compounds have also shown therapeutic potential, especially with regard to treating trauma. Given that trauma comes in different forms, researchers are focused on addressing the primary/root causes of trauma using psychedelics. Here we discuss broad categorizations of trauma being targeted by psychedelics. Trauma and sexual and emotional abuse Research has found that psychedelics may be…

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