Frequently Asked Questions about Ayahuasca
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP What is ayahuasca? Ayahuasca is a psychedelic tea or brew that originates from the traditions of tribes in the Amazon basin and Central America. Research has shown that ayahuasca has the potential to treat depression, PTSD, addiction, and more. This ancient healing tradition is currently going through […]
Is Ketamine Addictive When Used for Therapy?
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Ketamine is a landmark drug that gained fame on the battlefield, in dance clubs as a party drug, and more recently, as a novel treatment for depression. Like many psychedelics, its reputation as a medicine has been out-shadowed by propaganda from the War on Drugs. Focusing on misconceptions […]
Ketamine for Chronic Pain – Is It Really a Thing?
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP From the battlefield to the operating room to the dance floor, ketamine is something of a legend. It made history when the FDA approved its use for treatment-resistant depression, becoming the first FDA-approved psychedelic drug. While this passed in the form of a nasal spray, the majority of […]
Ibogaine: A Potential Parkinson’s Treatment?
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Does Ibogaine work for Parkinson’s Disease? Does Ibogaine work for Parkinson’s Disease? Ibogaine has been used for years in the treatment of Substance Use Disorders, which are often associated with drugs that directly or indirectly increase dopamine. It appears ibogaine can provide a ‘resetting’ effect to mesocortical […]
The New Era of Ibogaine Treatment and Opiates: What You Need to Know
Ibogaine for Opioid Addiction Ibogaine and Substance Abuse Disorder Ibogaine is well known for its role in opiate addiction treatment. Ibogaine has been shown to eliminate acute opiate withdrawal symptoms and diminish or eliminate post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS) often in a single treatment. Ibogaine is also known for its visionary state. Ibogaine’s dream-like state is […]
Can Ayahuasca Help Treat Depression?
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq It’s no secret that the world’s population is in a mental health crisis. Studies report that rates of depressive symptoms in the US tripled over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic. In the US alone, it’s estimated that 16.2 million adults experience one major depressive episode each […]
