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Addressing Tetany aka Hand Cramps During a Psychedelic Experience: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Beginners, TreatmentIn the event you begin experiencing signs of tetany during a trip and a simple bottle of water isn't sufficient to reduce symptoms, you should consider:eplenishing your electrolytes right away: The easiest, although not the healthiest solution, will be a bottle or two of Gatorade. However, in the event you have forgotten to bring your electrolytes, you can opt for adding ¼ tbsp salt and 1-2 tbsp of honey in a cup of water, coconut water and lemon juice.
Staying calm: Anxiety will only worsen the symptoms. Consider breathing exercises and changing your setting.
Massaging and stretching your extremities: This will help with blood circulation.
Asking your trip sitter to check your heart rate: Most psychedelic retreats have an ENT on stand-by who can diagnose the need for medical assistance. Oftentimes, it is not necessary if you’re able to replenish your electrolyte levels.
Efficacy of Ketamine for Depression and Other Mental Health Conditions: Top 10 Studies of 2023
Research55.4% of patients in the ketamine group exhibited a significant reduction in depressive symptoms.
In comparison, 41.2% of patients undergoing ECT showed similar improvement.
The Biggest Psychedelic News This Week: December 18 – 22
Policy, ResearchWhile yet another study shows psilocybin's efficacy in treating depression in cancer patients, and 2024 presidential candidates push for a psychedelics reform from all sides, Colorado public health officials fight over manure.
Cause of Matthew Perry’s Tragic Passing Brings to Light the Stigma Still Tied to Ketamine and Other Psychedelics Being Used to Save Lives
CultureAs the news surrounding Perry’s cause of death spread across social media this past weekend, so too did waves of misinformed, speculative-driven comments about ketamine and in the process bringing to light the stigma that is still very much tied to ketamine and other psychedelic drugs that are being used exclusively for therapeutic purposes.
Provincetown Votes to End Arrests for Natural Psychedelics, Calls for State Lawmakers to Rewrite the Ballot Question
PolicyPsilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelic plants will now be the lowest priority for law enforcement in Provincetown.
Why Do Magic Mushrooms Bruise Blue? Mystery Solved
BeginnersThe blue coloration of magic mushrooms is a chemical reaction triggered by damage or stress. This process, similar to how an apple turns brown when cut, is due to the oxidation of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in these mushrooms.
Stacking Psychedelic Microdoses with ADHD Medication? New Study Hints “Both And” Could Work
ResearchA new study exploring real-world psychedelic microdosing for ADHD could help reimagine the way we perceive and treat the condition.
Massachusetts Governor Proposes Bill to Study Psychedelic Treatments for Vets, Advocates Call for Legalization
PolicyMassachusetts advocacy groups have indeed been sounding the alarm about a potential ballot question that would create an unelected five-person control commission to write rules for facilitation services by the year 2028.
FDA Sparks Debate Over the Role of Psychological Support In Psychedelic Clinical Trials
CultureWhile clinical research furthers its quest in proving psychedelics’ potential in treating a variety of psychiatric disorders, the debate now is the importance of psychological support in trials investigating psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Is Ibogaine & 5-MeO-DMT the ultimate 1-2 punch for PTSD? This study suggests that it might be for Special Operation Forces Veterans
ResearchThe potential benefits of combined ibogaine & 5-MeO-DMT assisted therapy include,
significant and very large improvements in self reported symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, insomnia severity, and anger, a significant and medium reduction in suicidal ideation, and more.