Ayahuasca vs DMT: What’s the Difference?
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Mainstream media sometimes uses the terms ayahuasca and DMT interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. While DMT is a crucial ingredient in ayahuasca, its effects are quite different, particularly in experience intensity and duration. Research suggests that both show promise or are being investigated for […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Psychedelics
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Many people are becoming dissatisfied with traditional treatment methods for everything from PTSD to substance use disorders and are looking to psychedelics for help. Evidence suggests that psychedelics can not only treat such conditions but do so quickly. This comes as potentially life-saving news, especially for those experiencing […]
Everything You Want to Know About Sex and Psychedelics
Ecstasy earned its name for a reason. There is the feeling of euphoric ecstasy that can come with consuming the substance, but there is also an association with not only sex, but love. Before the DEA announced an emergency Schedule I classification for MDMA in May of 1985, psychotherapists used the substance in couples counseling […]
The Complicated Relationship Between Psychedelics and Entrepreneurs
The U.S. is in a psychedelic renaissance. Following the boom of the cannabis industry, entrepreneurs are eager to get in on psychedelics while they still can. In tech culture, psychedelics and microdosing play a prominent role, so for many, the interest stems from personal experience. From research to cultivation, to events and travel, to media […]
5 Common Conditions Psychedelics Can Treat
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Most psychedelics, such as LSD and MDMA, have anecdotal reports regarding their success assisting with many different diagnoses such as anxiety and substance dependency. While anecdotal reports are useful, psychedelic therapy requires sound science to help make the medicine safely accessible in treating medical conditions. Luckily, the […]
