#psychedelic-research tag

Joe Rogan Reveals What Trump Told Him During Much-Scrutinized Exchange at UFC Fight

Joe Rogan and Donald Trump discussed psychedelic research and ibogaine during a UFC event, leading to an executive order on easing research restrictions.

fromLos Angeles Times

6 months ago

Newsom signs veteran-backed bill to accelerate study of psychedelics for PTSD, mental health

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed a bill to fast-track the study of psychedelic drugs, which a coalition of veterans say hold enormous potential to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. More veterans die from suicide in America on a daily basis than average daily combat deaths in Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan combined, according to data collected by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A growing number of former service members are now turning to psychedelics to treat the mental health conditions caused by wartime trauma and traumatic brain injury.

Mental health

Science

fromFuncheap

9 months ago

Radio Pacific: "MDMA & The Bay" Panel Discussion (SF)

MDMA's therapeutic potential is being revisited through new scientific research after decades of prohibition.

Health

fromFast Company

9 months ago

Forget Botox: scientists say tripping on mushrooms might keep you young

Psilocybin from psychedelic mushrooms has shown significant anti-aging effects on both human cells and lab mice.

Cannabis

fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008

10 months ago

House Approves VA Cannabis Recommendations and Psychedelics Research in Major Veteran Bill | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The U.S. House approved amendments enhancing veterans' access to medical cannabis and psychedelics research.

This vote indicates possible reforms in federal healthcare policy for veterans.

fromPsychology Today

11 months ago

Building a History: Mind Control Research in Kentucky

From 1947 to 1974, incarcerated Black men and other vulnerable inpatient groups were exploited in research studies held at the Addiction Research Center in Kentucky.

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