PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR ADOLESCENTS, CHildren AND ADULTS
Archaeologists have uncovered evidence that psychoactive plants were ceremonially ingested at Philistine temples in the ancient biblical city of Gath, within what is now the state of Israel.
They discovered remnants of the entheogenic plant poison darnel and other non-psychoactive plants that are mainly known to be connected with the worship of female Greek deities.
Read moreAlso the trial’s rate of full remission, or a full cessation of symptoms, was five times greater than the placebo group, a marked and compelling difference in treatment outcomes.
Read moreHere’s an excerpt from the book Tripping on Utopia: Margaret Mead, the Cold War, and the Troubled Birth of Psychedelic Science about the origins of psychedelic science in 1930s through 1960s.
Read moreIn a case report published in the journal Primary Care Companion to Central Nervous System Disorders, three Penn State clinicians describe a patient who experienced serotonin toxicity after combining antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications and psilocybin.
Serotonin toxicity, or serotonin syndrome, occurs when high levels of serotonin build up on the body; the condition can be fatal.
Read moreHere’s an article on how to weave psychedelic experiences into your daily life.
Read moreMDMA is getting ever closer to becoming a legal medicine.
The federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is now expediting review of an application which, if approved, would allow doctors to prescribe the psychedelic for people experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Read moreSmall clinical trials have shown that one or two doses of psilocybin, given in a therapeutic setting, can make dramatic and long-lasting changes in people suffering from treatment-resistant major depressive disorder, which typically does not respond to traditional antidepressants.
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Read moreKeep reading for an interview with regulatory attorney Kimberly I. Chew.
Explore the extended difficulties following psychedelic use uncovered in a recent study.
Learn about long-term distress and coping strategies.
Read moreHere’s an interview with five questions for physician Rachel Rackow, where she discusses the intersection of psychedelic-assisted therapy and palliative care.
Read morePsychedelic nonprofit Unlimited Sciences announced the Psychedelic Info Line providing callers with fact-based information on psychedelics.
People are encouraged to call toll-free 1 (888) 210-3553 (Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. MST or email.
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