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Most psychedelic research studies focus on mental health conditions like PTSD, depression, or substance use disorders. Others investigate the mystical-type experience and spiritual dimensions of psychedelic healing rituals. But at the intersections of medical anthropology and psychedelic therapy lies an emerging field of study that some say is the future of psychedelic therapy. If the […]
By Katie Stone
It’s well-known that a psychedelic journey can be a mind-changing experience. But changing one’s mind is only one part of the therapeutic process. On the other hand, changing one’s life can require a little more than a single psychedelic session. Group therapy is a natural ally to psychedelic therapy, and recent research suggests that psychedelics […]
By Katie Stone
It’s Friday night, the weekend of Spring Break. Your teenage son answers the door to find a friend outside on the porch in an altered state of mind. He is in no position to be in public and could end up in serious trouble, so you and your son invite him in to offer a […]
By Katie Stone
In the Andean mountain range of Peru, the use of San Pedro cactus goes back nearly 8,000 years. Archeological evidence suggests that ceremonies using San Pedro tea were held at a massive temple site called Chavin de Huantar. Even today, descendants of these cultures continue to practice ceremony and ritual in what is broadly known […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP The months and years following pregnancy and childbirth are a tender time for everyone involved. Human cultures throughout the world have revered the months following birth, honoring the mother with ceremony, and setting up crucial community and family support networks to offer the mother and father time […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP Before the name “Ecstasy” was ever associated with MDMA and the underground dance scene, another psychedelic amphetamine was making its way through U.S. culture. While MDMA may be more popularly known today, MDA was frequently called the “Mellow Drug of America,” and the original “hug-drug”. Aside […]
By Katie Stone
In the community of cannabis policy reformers and advocates, a common adage is, “all cannabis use is medicinal.” Every human being is equipped with an internal endocannabinoid system tasked with maintaining overall balance in the body, from temperature to blood sugar, pain, and sleep. From this approach, some claim there is no real difference between […]
By Katie Stone
You may recall hearing your parents tell you never to eat wild mushrooms because they could be poisonous or fatal. And while this is a true statement, it is also an overstatement. The reality is that many people in the United States have an underlying level of fear about mushrooms, both magical and culinary. If […]
By Katie Stone
All of us are here today thanks to our ancestors’ knowledge of medicinal plants and fungi. Without awareness of the pharmacopeia of the land, people would have had a much harder time surviving before the development of modern medicine. When we think of psychoactive herbal medicines, ayahuasca, cannabis or magic mushrooms might come to mind. […]
By Katie Stone
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq Ibogaine Analog Research Ibogaine is known to be a powerful medicine for treating people who experience substance dependencies. But for patients with certain pre-existing conditions, ibogaine can be dangerous and possibly fatal. Ibogaine research was halted in the United States last century but continued elsewhere as an […]
By Katie Stone
It is becoming increasingly clear that we are in the midst of a mental health crisis. But what might be less commonly known is that we are also in the midst of a maternal health crisis. Over the past several decades, the maternal mortality rate has been steadily rising, with over 20.1 deaths per 100,000 […]
By Katie Stone
Ibogaine, a naturally occurring psychoactive indole alkaloid from the root bark of Tabernanthe iboga, is well known for its ability to eliminate opiate withdrawal symptoms and to reduce drug-seeking behavior in animal trials and observational studies on humans. And while psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are generally more widely regarded for their psychotherapeutic benefits, […]
By Katie Stone