Harnessing Psychedelics

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97% of your thoughts are hidden. Hypnosis can unlock them
This hypnotherapist claims he can replicate the feeling of cocaine, alcohol, and even sex within anyone’s mind.
Building homes with hemp
Cannabis was an ancient building material. Now it’s legal again – and coming to a home near you.
Cannabis as a natural treatment for autism 
When typical medications simply aren’t doing enough to manage their children’s symptoms, mothers like Jenni Mai are turning to medical marijuana. But with current regulations, parents are having to become pharmacists for their own families, and some are even moving across the country so they can legally access cannabis.
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We now have the tools to control evolution. How will DIY biology improve our brains and our bodies, and what impacts will this have on society?

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Are near-death experiences just psychedelic trips? 
One possible explanation of near death experiences is that our brains are flooded with a hallucinogenic, DMT.
Meth addiction treatments are finally on the horizon
New antibody and drug therapies may soon help treat meth patients, who currently have no pharmacological interventions.
Psychedelic research returns to Veterans Affairs 
After decades, the Department of Veterans Affairs is once again investigating psychedelic therapies.
AI maps psychedelic “trip” experiences to regions of the brain – opening new route to psychiatric treatments 
To better understand how these effects manifest in the brain, we analyzed over 6,000 written testimonials of hallucinogenic experiences.
Withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants can last over a year
A scientific review found that withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants and antipsychotics can last for over a year.
Fighting Depression

I use ketamine for depression – here’s how it works

Ketamine’s reputation is moving away from “party drug” and into one of the newest and most effective forms of depression treatment.

I use ketamine for depression – here’s how it works

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Cannabis as a natural treatment for autism 
When typical medications simply aren’t doing enough to manage their children’s symptoms, mothers like Jenni Mai are turning to medical marijuana. But with current regulations, parents are having to become pharmacists for their own families, and some are even moving across the country so they can legally access cannabis.
Microdosing LSD may provide pain relief 
Since the 1960s, LSD has been seen as a potential painkiller. Now, new research suggests microdosing LSD may indeed provide relief.
MDMA has long-lasting benefits as a PTSD treatment 
The benefits of MDMA therapy as a PTSD treatment appear to last for at least a year, according to a newly published paper.
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The Drug Users Bible: A guide to safe drug use
Over a 10 year period, Dominic Milton Trott self-administered 157 psychoactive drugs and documented his experiences on each one. He then created the book, The Drug Users Bible, to inform curious minds about safe drug use.
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MDMA for PTSD just crushed its phase 3 trial
Phase 2 trial finds psychedelic works as well as common drug 
Fireside Project is a support line for your bad trip
NYU is launching a center for psychedelic medicine
First-of-its-kind pilot study uses MDMA for alcohol addiction
Oral ketamine treatment reduced suicidal thoughts: Pilot study
Friendly little mice are helping us understand the effects of LSD 
Mount Sinai is opening a psychedelic research center
Tweaked psychedelic drug could treat addiction, depression 
MDMA couples therapy could help couples dealing with PTSD