The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – July 21
Policy, ResearchHouse committee blocks psychedelic amendments to a defense bill. Texan doctors want to investigate psychedelic psychotherapy’s effectiveness for late-stage cancer distress. Researchers have compared the brain activity of depressive patients on psilocybin vs. antidepressants.
SSRIs and SNRIs Appear to Weaken Psilocybin’s Effects, New Study Finds
ResearchA new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that serotonergic antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs appear to decrease psilocybin’s effects relative to non-serotonergic antidepressants.
Yep – Shrooms Can Cause Diarrhea – Let’s Talk About That
Culture, ResearchWhile shroomers are raving about the promising benefits of psilocybin mushrooms, one cannot simply neglect the fact that wearing white pants may be out of the question for some, because yes, shrooms can cause diarrhea.
If Your Psychedelic Experience Isn’t Going According to Plan, Call a Psychedelic Helpline
ResearchA recent study published in the National Library of Medicine found that a psychedelic helpline is an effective tool in minimizing harms and promoting safe nonclinical psychedelic use.
UK Psychedelic Trials Start-Up Issues National Call for Volunteers to Trial Innovative Medicines for Mental Health Disorders
ResearchClerkenwell Health is today issuing a national call for volunteers to step forward for upcoming trials testing psychedelic drugs.
New Paper Explores How People Process Emotions on Antidepressants vs. Psilocybin
ResearchWhen specific brain areas important for emotions were examined, escitalopram had a more substantial impact on reducing their activity. These regions of the brain became less active in the escitalopram group after treatment, which may explain why individuals taking escitalopram felt less intense emotions.
Psilocybin May Be More Cost-Effective than Current Treatments for Depression, Major New Study Finds
ResearchPsilocybin-based treatment combined with therapy may provide more cost-effective solution to treating Major Depressive Disorder than methods such as CBT.
New Study Reveals Microdosing Could Make You Feel More Authentic
Education, ResearchA new study shows that microdosing could make you feel more authentic and cause you to have greater satisfaction in your daily life.
The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – June 30
Policy, ResearchIn yet another eventful week in the psychedelics sphere, more clear signs depict psychedelics’ popularity and acceptance.
The FDA Issues Guidance on Designing Psychedelic Clinical Trials
ResearchThe Food and Drug Administration published a new draft guidance with the purpose to advise researchers on study design when investigating the potential of psychedelics.