VA to Fund Studies on Psychedelics for Mental Health
The Department of Veterans Affairs issued a request for applications (RFA) for proposals from its network of VA researchers (in collaboration with academic institutions) to study the use of certain psychedelic compounds in treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.
Read more10 Tips for Supporting Indigenous People and the Plants
Here’s a great article with ten tips for standing in solidarity with indigenous people and plant medicines.
Read moreThe Club Scene, Drug Use and Public Health
Here’s an interesting interview on what the club scene can tell us about drug use and public health.
Read moreSynchronicity
This article looks at sound frequency and entrainment as a potential pathway to synchronicity.
Read morePotential Risk Factors for Bad Trips
New research has found that stressful or unsafe environments, negative expectations and a lack of social support during and after the psychedelic experience were all associated with negative outcomes when taking psychedelics.
Read morePsychedelics and Chronic Pain
This research article looks at some preliminary clinical findings that suggest potential efficacy of psychedelics for chronic pain, and the need for further research.
Read moreKetamine and the Brain
A new study has mapped the effects of ketamine on the brain, finding that repeated use over extended periods creates widespread structural changes in the brain’s dopamine system.
Read moreIboga and the Bwiti
Here’s a lovely piece on artist Chor Boogie, the tradition of the Bwiti and the healing potential of iboga.
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