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Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Medicine

No, the FDA Didn't Reject MDMA Therapy Because of Big Pharma-It Was Because of Shoddy Science

FDA's rejection of MDMA-assisted therapy signals a need for rigorous trial standards in psychedelic research, despite initial promising results. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Veterans and Lawmakers Lobby in Bipartisan Push for MDMA Therapy

The FDA is nearing a decision on using MDMA for PTSD treatment, with lobbying for approval due to the potential positive impact on mental health, particularly for veterans. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
1 month ago
OMG science

This is how the brain behaves during a psychedelic trip

Psilocybin induces altered states of consciousness, enhancing sensitivity to the environment, visual disturbances, and mystical experiences in a span of 4-6 hours.
Research indicates psilocybin alters brain networks related to introspective thinking, shedding light on the neurobiological basis of psychedelic experiences.
The study of brain changes during psychedelic trances opens doors for therapeutic applications against psychiatric disorders like resistant depression and addictions. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Hallucinogen from Sonoran Desert toad venom shows potential to treat mental disorders

Researchers are investigating the therapeutic potential of 5-MeO-DMT from the Sonoran Desert toad for mental health disorders. [ more ]
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