Biotech Check Up: US FDA approves first clinical trial of naturally derived psychedelic drugs
The Australian, July 21, 2022
In a groundbreaking development, the US FDA has just approved a clinical trial studying the effects of naturally derived psychedelic medicines.
Brains, genes and chemical imbalances – how explanations of mental illness affect stigma
The Conversation, July 20, 2022
For three decades, people have been deluged with information suggesting that depression is caused by a “chemical imbalance” in the brain – namely an imbalance of a brain chemical called serotonin. However, our latest research review shows that the evidence does not support it.
Psychedelics for mental health treatment
ABC Nightlife, July 11, 2022
Writer Michael Pollan discusses how psychedelics are being used now and into the future, to successfully treat people with a range of disorders, addictions and mental illnesses.
Can microdosing psychedelics improve your mental health? Here’s what the science says
ABC News, July 3, 2022
Early results from trials on the therapeutic potential of large doses (macrodosing) of psychedelics have been promising.
Psychedelics Give a Glimpse of Enlightenment
Psychology Today, July 3, 2022
Our brains may be filters that are inhibiting us from experiencing reality.
Mark Turner MLA speaks at the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory
Mark Turner MLA: Member for Blain, June 28, 2022
Mark Turner MLA advocates for access to psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies at the Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory.
ACT government agrees to decriminalise small amounts of illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin and cocaine
ABC News, June 9, 2022
The ACT is set to become the first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small amounts of commonly used illicit drugs, such as ice, heroin, cocaine and speed.
‘As legal as garlic’: High times in Thailand as marijuana is decriminalised
The Sydney Morning Herald, June 8, 2022
Thailand will on Thursday become the first country in Asia to effectively legalise marijuana in a landmark move its government hopes will supercharge its wellness and tourism industries and generate as much as 10 billion baht ($400 million) per year.
How psychedelic drugs might treat depression
BBC, June 7, 2022
Hallucinogenic mushrooms have shown promise for their medical benefits, but we are only now beginning to understand how they might help to treat depression.
New Study To Evaluate Psilocybin’s Therapeutic Potential On Autistic Adults
Neuroscience News, June 4, 2022
A new study will explore how psilocybin affects different networks and serotonin function in the brains of autistic adults.
Psychedelic retreats target stressed-out corporate executives
Australian Financial Review, June 2, 2022
New businesses are focusing on jurisdictions where drugs such as psilocybin and ketamine are legal, betting they’ll be able to expand when more places decriminalise popular substances.
‘We spark curiosity’: how the psychedelics industry is taking on Davos
The Guardian, June 1, 2022
The Psychedelic House of Davos, a satellite event happening in conjunction with the World Economic Forum, was a ‘genius strategy’ to build credibility, say experts.
A Balm for Psyches Scarred by War
The New York Times, May 29, 2022
MDMA-assisted treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder “represents real hope for long-term healing,” health experts say.
Israeli company reveals nasal spray of psychedelic mushrooms
A-H Monitor, May 9, 2022
Madrigal Mental Care says the spray treats post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and other mental challenges. Some experts believe magic mushrooms have health benefits, though they come with risks.
COMP360 psilocybin therapy shows potential in exploratory open-label studies for anorexia nervosa and severe treatment-resistant depression
Globe News Wire, May 3, 2022
Positive early signals seen in two investigator-initiated studies presented at the Society of Biological Psychiatry Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
Australian researchers trialling magic mushroom active ingredient as antidepressant
9 News, April 27, 2022
Sydney researchers are testing psilocybin as an alternative to antidepressants.
Trending Clinical Topic: Psychedelics
MedScape, April 22, 2022
A new study examined changes in specific neurotransmitter systems and brain regions that may be responsible for various experiences associated with a psychedelic “trip”.
GoDaddy Billionaire Bob Parsons Believes Psychedelics Can Heal Trauma—And He’s Putting His Money (And Brain) On The Line
Forbes, April 17, 2022
The Marine infantryman still suffers from PTSD from his tour in Vietnam but credits LSD and MDMA with helping him “come home.” Now he’s on a mission to help other veterans.
‘Magic mushrooms’ for PTSD therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
LA Times, April 16, 2022
Matthew Butler spent 27 years in the Army, but it took a day in jail to convince him that his post-traumatic stress disorder was out of control.
Mushrooms’ magic compound latest hope to relieve depression
The Australian, April 12, 2022
Early tests show lasting effects of brain ‘rewiring’ following controlled ‘trips’