Landmark trial to treat grief from cancer loss with psychedelics

The death of a loved one following a cancer battle can trigger prolonged grief that can seemingly cause life to come to a standstill. It can also be difficult to treat with traditional medication and therapy, leaving the griever ‘stuck’ in this stage f… Continue reading Landmark trial to treat grief from cancer loss with psychedelics

Trial finds psilocybin to be a promising treatment for anorexia

A new phase 1 clinical trial has found that a single dose of psilocybin combined with psychotherapy may be a promising treatment for anorexia nervosa, a mental illness that is notoriously difficult to treat and for which there are currently no approved… Continue reading Trial finds psilocybin to be a promising treatment for anorexia

Australia becomes first country to allow MDMA and psilocybin treatment

Two illicit substances best known for their ‘recreational’ use have been given the tick of approval by Australian authorities to be prescribed for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, … Continue reading Australia becomes first country to allow MDMA and psilocybin treatment

Oregon’s magic mushroom move is ever closer to being open for business

Oregon is getting ever closer to being able to call itself the psilocybin state, with the latest moves seeing trained therapy facilitators granted licenses, several manufacturers awarded permits to grow the mushrooms, and the first laboratory coming on… Continue reading Oregon’s magic mushroom move is ever closer to being open for business

Busted! Evidence of ritualistic drug use found at Bronze Age site

Mandrake, henbane, thorn apple. The names alone conjure up images of witch’s brews and secret rituals. In fact, new evidence points to the fact that plants like these were likely used about 3,000 years ago on the Spanish island of Menorca, to induce ha… Continue reading Busted! Evidence of ritualistic drug use found at Bronze Age site

Trial finds increasing CBD levels does not make cannabis safer

Research indicates high levels of CBD in cannabis will not buffer a user from the potential adverse effects of THC intoxication

The results of a fascinating clinical trial challenge popular assumptions regarding “safer” strains of cannabis. The research found higher levels of cannabidiol (CBD) do not negate any potential adverse effects from smoking cannabis.

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The ideological war at the heart of the psychedelic renaissance

The year is 2035. The weekend is looming. You’re thinking maybe some fun down at the beach with friends is on the cards. It’s not really looking like an alcohol-fueled gathering so instead of going to the liquor store you swing by a psychedelic clinic … Continue reading The ideological war at the heart of the psychedelic renaissance

The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

Research into clinical uses for psychedelics has proliferated in recent years, but despite the constant stream of “psychedelic renaissance” news, the vast majority of studies remain in early, preliminary stages. Apart from one notable modality (MDMA-as… Continue reading The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence

Research into clinical uses for psychedelics has proliferated in recent years, but despite the constant stream of “psychedelic renaissance” news, the vast majority of studies remain in early, preliminary stages. Apart from one notable modality (MDMA-as… Continue reading The world’s first Phase 3 psilocybin clinical trial is about to commence