Adele LaFrance: Healing Eating Disorders With Psychedelics
TreatmentClinical psychologist Adele LaFrance is working with psychedelics like ayahuasca to help treat eating disorders.
World’s First Psychedelic Psychotherapy Clinic to Open in January
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The world’s first psychedelic-assisted therapy clinic of its kind is set to open its doors in the UK. AWAKN uses Ketamine, MDMA, and psilocybin alongside psychotherapy to treat mental health disorders.
Run by Dr. Ben Sessa, AWAKN was formerly…
How Ibogaine Treatment Could Wipe Out Opioid Addiction
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Ibogaine treatment facilities are popping up all around the world offering those addicted to opioids hope at long-lasting recovery without enduring painful withdrawal. Yet, the therapy is outlawed in the United States, a country in the throes…
Allison Feduccia: Breaking Down Barriers to Psychedelic Medicine
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“Career suicide!”
That’s what Allison Feduccia’s graduate advisor told her when she told her in 2009 she wanted to use her PhD to explore the therapeutic possibilities of psychedelic medicine.
“She was like, ‘Are you sure?…
Can Psychedelics Help Treat Eating Disorders?
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Psychedelics have been touted for their untapped therapeutic potential. Recent clinical trials have shown that they can help treat depression, OCD, alcoholism, and even help to kick the habit. Now, a new study released from Imperial…
What Is Ketamine Therapy?
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In March 2019 the FDA approved ketamine, under the trade name Spravato (esketamine), for clinical use in treatment-resistant depression therapy. This is the first hallucinogen approved for therapeutic usage in the United States.
Technically,…
Are Psychedelics the Most Cost-Effective Way to Treat Mental Health Issues?
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Psychedelics are proving to be effective alternatives to conventional drug treatments for mental health issues. And they may be more cost-effective, too. This combination could change mental health care as we know it.
According to data from…
The Healing Power of Ayahuasca: An Ancient Medicine for Modern Times
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People say Mother Ayahuasca calls you when you’re ready. Her voice begins as an intuitive whisper. It reaches a crescendo until you finally take notice and come to her. And when you do, she does her magic and your life is changed forever.
That’s…
Journey Colab Raises $3 Million for Mescaline Therapy
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Journey Colab, a platform developing a pipeline for psychedelic therapy, has announced $3 million in funding.
The funding comes from Apollo Project, founded by Sam Altman, the former Y Combinator president. The platform, which he runs with…
Psychedelics and Depression: What You Need to Know
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Depression and psychedelics? Do they go together? Depression rates are spiking. Here’s how psychedelics may help.
While seasonal depression is a reality for millions of people, this year is unique due to the pandemic. More than…