Psychedelic Spotlight

The Benefits of Peyote: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Medicine
The benefits of peyote have been prized by Indigenous cultures for millennia. Now they’re showing promise in modern medicine, too.

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11 Celebrities Whose Lives Were Changed By Psychedelics
These celebrities all credit psychedelics with changing their lives.

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Ketamine Therapy Shows Benefits in Treating Depression Related to Childhood Abuse
Adults with depression who were abused or neglected as children responded better to intravenous ketamine therapy than depressed adults who were not mistreated, study finds.

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May 17, 2021

The Essence Institute Explores Psilocybin Truffle Medicine In the Netherlands

In the heart of the Netherlands, legal psilocybin truffle retreats help seekers explore the benefits of psychedelics at the Essence Institute.

Industry

May 13, 2021

Psychedelic Business News Spotlight: May 14, 2021

This week in psychedelic business news: Therapeutic uses of salvinorin A, a 5-MeO-DMT retreat, and World Boxing Council explores psychedelics.

Policy

May 3, 2021

Maine Bill Seeks to Legalize Therapeutic Use of Psilocybin

Maine could soon become the second U.S. state to legalize the use of medicinal psilocybin for therapeutic use.

Podcast

May 12, 2021

Interview With Timothy Ko

CEO of Entheon Biomedical, Timothy Ko, discusses how the company plans to utilize the psychedelic compound, DMT, to treat a variety of addictions.

Research

May 13, 2021

Silo Wellness to Host Psychedelic Retreat Exclusively for LGBTQIA+ Community

In honor of Pride Month, Silo Wellness is launching its first-ever LGBTQIA+ psychedelic retreat in Jamaica.

Treatment

May 11, 2021

Psychable Promotes Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy During Trauma Awareness Month

For Trauma Awareness Month the online platform Psychable is promoting psychedelic-assisted therapy for treating a number of conditions.

VIDEOS

April 28, 2021

Psychedelic Business Roundup- Is California Next For Legalizing Psychedelics?

April 26, 2021- This week's Psychedelic Business News Round…

VIDEOS

April 27, 2021/by Alex Mora

Psychedelic Spotlight Interview with Douglas K. Gordon

April 14, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

The Spotlight Round Up Video, April 14th

March 31, 2021/by Sarah Abelsohn

The Spotlight Round Up Video, March 31st

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PODCASTS

May 4, 2021

Interview With Joshua White

Fireside Project’s Co-Founder and Director, Joshua White, speaks about the creation and the future of the organization.

Podcast

April 28, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

Interview With Joshua Bartch

April 21, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

Interview With Rabbi Zac Kamenetz

April 21, 2021/by Psychedelic Spotlight

Interview With Douglas K. Gordon

April 16, 2021/by Alex Mora

Interview With Stephen Murphy

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CULTURE

May 10, 2021

Mike Tyson Invests In Psychedelic Wellness Company Wesana Health

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson announced he's an investor in psychedelic wellness company Wesana Health.

Culture

Advocating for Psychedelic Medicine Is Personal for Ashley Lukens

May 7, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Psychedelics Helped Her Beat Cancer. Now Ashley Lukens Is Paying It Forward.

May 3, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Former NFL Player Kerry Rhodes Discusses Ayahuasca Experience With Tamron Hall

April 28, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Should Psychedelics Be Legal? Experts Weigh In

April 27, 2021/by Evan Lewis-Healey

Who Is Stanislav Grof? Meet the Psychedelic Pioneer and Father of Holotropic Breathwork

INDUSTRY

Daniel Carcillo's Wesana Health Goes Public on CSE

May 12, 2021

Daniel Carcillo’s Psychedelic Life Sciences Company Wesana Health Goes Public on CSE

Daniel Carcillo's psychedelic life sciences company is now trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange.

Industry

May 11, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

DMT-Focused Psychedelic Company Small Pharma Launches on TSX Venture Exchange

May 10, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Psychedelic Investment Platform Clarify Pharma to Go Public With £10.5 Million Valuation

May 7, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Psychedelic Business News Spotlight: May 7, 2021

May 5, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Canada Approves New Leaf’s Bid to Build First-Of-Its-Kind Psilocybin Lab

POLICY

April 20, 2021

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Champions Psychedelic Therapy for PTSD

Former Texas Governor, the Republican Rick Perry, is supporting legislation for psychedelic therapy to help veterans with PTSD.

Policy

May 13, 2021/by Jill Ettinger

The World Boxing Council Is the First Global Sports Governing Body to Research Psychedelic Treatment for Brain Injuries

Oregon’s Democratic Party Endorses Legalization of Psilocybin

May 13, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Wake Receives First-Ever Approval for Psilocybin Microdose Study for Anxiety and Depression

May 12, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

MDMA Study Finds More Than 60% Success Rate in PTSD Patients

May 10, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

Singapore Begins Administering Ketamine-Type Therapy for Depression

RESEARCH

NIMH Addresses Critical Need for Fast-Acting Interventions for Severe Suicide Risk

May 6, 2021

NIMH Supports 8 Interventions for Severe Suicide Risk Including Ketamine, Esketamine

New treatment interventions approved by NIMH for use with high-suicide risks include two novel ketamine therapies.

Research

May 13, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

May 6, 2021/by Jennifer Walker-Journey

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The Benefits of Peyote: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Medicine

11 Celebrities Whose Lives Were Changed By Psychedelics

Ketamine Therapy Shows Benefits in Treating Depression Related to Childhood Abuse

How Psychedelics Helped Riley Cote

How Psychedelics Saved Former NBA Star Lamar Odom

Mike Tyson Credits 5-MeO for His Return to Boxing

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