Sexual Healing and Psychedelics
Medical Editor: Hilary Morris, MA, LPC Sexuality, much like psychedelics, has long been unfairly judged, regulated, and persecuted. As more science emerges on these medicines’ healing potential, society is finally talking about sexual fluidity, gender, and trauma. Unfortunately, sexual assault is extremely prevalent. According to RAINN, 433,648 Americans aged 12 and older are sexually assaulted […]
How Much Do Psychedelics Cost?
Editor’s Note: The content below is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It requires awareness and bravery to seek out psychedelic therapy, as, despite the mounting evidence to its effectiveness, psychedelics are still highly stigmatized. However, even after one decides to embark on a healing journey using psychedelic medicine, the road is filled with […]
Can Ibogaine Treat Depression?
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Ibogaine is substance with deep roots in African tribal ceremonies and recognized for treating addiction or opioid use disorder. Ibogaine presents a compelling case for its potential application in treating depression. This exploration details Ibogaine’s therapeutic possibilities, specifically around treating depression. What Is Ibogaine? Ibogaine is an […]
What is Ketamine Used For?
For depressed patients who do not respond to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) medication and those with lingering suicidal thoughts, ketamine has become something of a miracle drug. Research shows that it not only works in treating depression, but it works quickly. However, that’s not all that ketamine can do. It was originally developed as […]
This Is What Getting A Ketamine Infusion Feels Like
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Ketamine is currently the only FDA-approved psychedelic, in the form of Spravato (esketamine), for treatment-resistant depression. It is also used off-label to treat PTSD, suicidal thoughts, and other medical conditions. Due to its immense potential for healing and psychedelic properties, psychedelic communities and doctors have embraced the drug. However, […]
Everything You Need to Know About Ketamine Infusions
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Ketamine is changing the way the world thinks about psychedelic medicine, and off-label infusions may be the most useful method of intake. Ketamine gained FDA approval in March of 2019, not for infusions, but in the form of the nasal spray Spravato (esketamine), for treatment-resistant depression. With Spravato, […]
How Ketamine Can Help You Cope with Anxiety
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP The most breakthrough depression treatment in recent years is the use of ketamine. But can it also treat anxiety? Nearly one-half of people with depression also experience anxiety. Emerging ketamine research suggests that it could treat both mental health conditions at the same time. However, more research is […]
Boosting Your Brain Cells: Does Ayahuasca Promote Neurogenesis?
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP The sacred ayahuasca brew has long been used by Amazonian peoples for its therapeutic benefits and is now garnering attention from the scientific community for the ways in which it impacts how the brain functions. Ayahuasca is typically made by mixing two Amazonian plants: the ayahuasca vine (Banisteriopsis […]
