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Psilocybin Mental Health Therapy ‘Not Associated’ With Paranoia Risk, Study Shows
Tired messaging surrounding the use of psychedelics and psilocybin may create the notion that therapeutic use comes with a variety of mental health complications, but a new study exploring adverse effects of psilocybin therapy suggests otherwise.
Study: 9 in 10 Americans Say Psilocybin Use for Therapy, Well-Being Is ‘Morally Positive’
Whether it be for specific therapeutic treatments or a general enhancement in well-being, a new study finds that most Americans approve of psilocybin use in controlled settings.
New Study Shows Cannabis Extract Triggers Death of Melanoma Cells
A new study shows that a cannabis extract slowed the growth of human melanoma cells and helped trigger their self-destruction.
Can Psilocybin Treat Eating Disorders? A New Study Aims To Find Out
New research suggests psilocybin can help with treatment-resistant eating disorders.
California Man Charged with Manslaughter Over “Slapping Therapy” Death
An elderly woman died at a U.K. hotel in 2016 during a controversial form of Chinese therapy which involves repeatedly slapping the patient, or getting them to slap themselves. Seven years later, a California man was charged in relation to her death.
Research Shows Science Behind Psychedelics, Psychotherapy’s Ability To Cause Quick Brain Changes
Human neurons have the capacity to generate their own psychedelic molecule.
First-Ever Study on Psilocybin Therapy for Gambling Addiction To Launch This Fall
The study will be funded with money awarded by Imperial College London out of U.K. government funding.
Doctors To Begin Trial For Psilocybin Therapy To Treat Cancer-Related Anxiety, Depression
“Psychedelics, specifically psilocybin, have shown promise in treating various psychological symptoms including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and end-of-life distress,” they wrote.
President Biden Is ‘Very Open-Minded’ About Psychedelics For Medical Treatment
The president's brother spilled the (psychedelic) tea.
Psychedelic Conversations at Madame ZuZu’s Emporium
Once a month, an eclectic bunch of medical practitioners hang out and talk all things psychedelic at Madame ZuZu’s, a tea emporium owned by famed Smashing Pumpkins’ frontman Billy Corgan.