Tag Archive for: addiction
4 Ways Psychedelics Can Positively Transform Women’s Mental Health
ResearchJessika Lagarde, the co-founder of Women on Psychedelics, explores how various psychoactive substances can treat mental health issues including depression, eating disorders, PTSD, and addiction.
Psychedelics Aiding Recovery with Arrowyn Ambrose
PodcastsIn this episode, Arrowyn speaks on how psychedelics are integrated into recovery and addiction, how community can profoundly impact those in recovery, and how we can assist those who are in need of psychedelic therapy but may not have access.
Psilocybin Reduces Heavy Drinking in Patients with Alcohol Use Disorder
ResearchA new study indicates that psilocybin-assisted therapy may reduce heavy drinking in patients with alcohol use disorder, with up to half of patients quitting altogether
Exploring the History and Therapeutic Potential of Ayahuasca
Culture, EducationResearchers are exploring the therapeutic potential of ayahuasca, a visionary brew containing DMT. Here's everything you need to know.
Psychedelic Business Spotlight – June 3
Business, Stock ReportsThis week in psychedelic business news: Cybin moves towards clinical trials; Braxia releases data on treating depression with psilocybin; Clearmind files for a new patent; and much more!
British Columbia to Decriminalize Possession of Most Drugs
PolicyThose caught with under 2.5 grams of illicit drugs, including heroin and fentanyl, will not face jail time when the regulations go into effect.
New Study Links Psilocybin to Lower Risk of Opioid Addiction
ResearchResearchers attempt to replicate findings from a 2017 study that found classic psychedelic use conferred reduced risk of past-year opioid dependence and abuse.
Spotlight in Focus: Opioid Crisis Demands Psychedelic Innovation, Yesterday
CultureThis month's "Spotlight in Focus" features candid conversation with an opioid addict, and the director writes how psychedelic therapy can help.
Johns Hopkins and Mydecine Partner to Further Psychedelic Therapy for Smoking Addiction
Research“Cigarette smoking remains one of the most difficult addictions to treat and contributes to more deaths than all the other substances combined, making this research vital," says Mydecine Innovations Chief Medical Officer Dr. Rakesh Jetly.
Awakn Life Sciences CEO Details ‘Groundbreaking’ MDMA Discovery in Quest to Treat Addiction
Business, Research, TreatmentAnthony Tennyson tells the Psychedelic Spotlight Podcast that his company has "discovered receptor sites that MDMA interacts with that we believe nobody else in the world knows about."