Can Magic Mushrooms Curb Your Substance Use Disorder and Addiction?
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP The umbrella term “magic mushrooms” refers to over 100 species that contain a psychoactive ingredient called psilocybin, most of which fall within the genus Psilocybe. The effects vary for each individual but (depending on circumstances like dosage) can result in some kind of mystical experience defined by improved […]
Why Are Veterans Turning to MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy?
Mentions of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) date back to 490 B.C. when a Greek Historian named Herodotus mentioned the psychological symptoms experienced by soldiers who fought in the Battle of Marathon. PTSD has been identified in United States history as early as the Civil War, fought from 1861-1865, and has been referred to using different […]
Can You Microdose MDMA?
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq As microdosing becomes increasingly popular, more and more questions arise about the practice and its potential influence on mood, creativity, and productivity. Information is abundant in media and community forums regarding microdosing psychoactive substances such as LSD and psilocybin. MDMA, while sometimes regarded as psychedelic, is hardly […]
Locating a Practitioner For Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq As a growing number of people seek help for conditions like treatment-resistant depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety, there has been a renewed interest in psychedelic substances while researchers explore new therapies. This has many people asking questions about psychedelic-assisted therapy and how to find trustworthy […]
Ayahuasca: Effects, Risks, and Considerations
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Ayahuasca is a psychedelic brew used by indigenous people of the Amazon for spiritual ceremonies and personal transformation. It causes deep introspection, hallucinations, and visions, and has indicated transformative psychological healing properties. Ayahuasca has become a subject of interest for western cultures amidst a recent resurgence of […]
LSD Versus Psilocybin – What’s the Difference?
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Following the highly restrictive policies of the Controlled Substances Act that made psychedelics Schedule I drugs in 1970, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin (magic mushrooms or shrooms) have gone through waves of popularity. While LSD and psilocybin have been the most well-known and widely embraced psychedelics (albeit […]
Decriminalization and Legalization of Psychedelics: What’s the Difference?
Psychedelics like Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD or “acid”), 4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), and psilocybin (magic mushrooms) have been illegal under state and federal laws for decades. These substances have been stigmatized for years due to widespread misinformation and misconceptions, like the common (but false) assumption that psychedelics cause permanent brain damage. In recent years, there has been […]
How to Take Ketamine: Dosage, Methods, Effects, & Safety
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Curious about how to take ketamine and what it feels like? There’s been increasing awareness of ketamine since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Spravato as a treatment for major depressive disorder. Ketamine has been used off-label for treating related mental health conditions for years […]
Discover the World of Ayahuasca Healing Retreats
Ayahuasca is a brewed tea made from the Banisteriopsis Caapi vine and leaves from the Psychotria Viridis plant. It has been used in sacred ceremonies by the indigenous people of the Amazon and certain countries in South America for centuries. The tradition has continued and has become increasingly more popular among westerners in recent years. […]
What Are the Long Term Effects of MDMA?
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a psychoactive drug researched as an aid to the psychotherapeutic process. In August 2017, the FDA designated MDMA as a Breakthrough Therapy for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and studies are underway for other potential uses. Personal recreational use is common, but MDMA is […]
Guide to Microdosing LSD
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq There has been a surge of interest in psychedelics recently as researchers and those exploring alternatives to traditional pharmaceuticals seek to understand their benefits. One psychedelic used in studies and personal experiments is lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). LSD has demonstrated positive effects for psychotherapeutic purposes at full […]
Myths and Rumors Around Psychedelics
There are many myths and misconceptions surrounding the use of psychedelic drugs like LSD, MDMA, and psilocybin. The world of psychedelic drugs is constantly changing as scientists continue to research the risks and benefits of using these drugs in clinical settings and for health purposes. Much of the misinformation about psychedelics comes from media campaigns […]
