Positive changes were observed across all 17 outcome items, with the strongest benefits on items related to insight and mood. Negative effects were reported by 22.5% of respondents.

High intensity of psychedelic experience, seeking advice before treatment, treating with psilocybin mushrooms and treating post-traumatic stress disorder were associated with higher scores on the self-treatment outcome scale after averaging values across all 17 items.

Younger age, high intensity of experience and treating with LSD were associated with increased number of negative outcomes.

Binaural Beats

March 18, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

Despite a lack of evidence, people seek to alter their mind state using so-called 'digital drugs,' or binaural beats, which are often associated with using other psychedelic substances.

A Non-Hallucinogenic LSD Analog?

March 17, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

BetterLife Pharma Inc., an emerging biotech company focused on the development and commercialization of cutting-edge treatments for mental disorders, announced that findings from a study on its lead candidate BETR-001 (2-bromo-LSD) titled “A Non-Hallucinogenic LSD Analog With Therapeutic Potential For Mood Disorders” has been published in the peer-reviewed journal of Cell Report.

What do you think?

Iboga and Cashing In

March 16, 2023 Lynne Nardizzi

Iboga plants smuggled out of Gabon provide most of the world’s ibogaine, a drug that can help heal trauma and addiction.

As the plant enters fair trade, officials hope regulation ensures equity and sustainability.

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