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The ayahuasca business is booming. While this means that more people than ever are experiencing the healing powers of the brew, its newfound popularity has also ushered in a slew of charlatans pretending to be shamans. As an ayahuasca shaman not only facilitates the ceremony but often sources and brews the medicine, this person may […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
MDMA is a substance that earned the street name ‘Ecstasy’ for a reason: It affects the feel-good chemicals of the brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, which makes it a popular recreational drug. However, ‘focusing on the party side undermines the developing science behind MDMA, particularly its potential in treating PTSD. For whatever the reason […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Those considering using MDMA therapeutically may have questions about what the difference is between MDMA, molly, and ecstasy, as well as the three most common forms: crystals, pills, and powder. Which is cleaner? What is MDMA? At its core, MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is both a stimulant and a psychedelic substance. It creates a feeling of euphoria […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Ayahuasca is a powerful and sacred plant medicine. This psychedelic brew has changed the lives of thousands, including indigenous people. It has been used for centuries and aids modern-day Westerners in their search for spiritual development. Additionally, new research on ayahuasca’s role in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression is emerging and expanding the […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editor: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq In the 1970s, MDMA played a useful role in couples therapy, but was banned by the DEA in 1985 and listed as a Schedule I substance. However, by 2023, MDMA-assisted therapy could be FDA-approved for the treatment of PTSD. Currently, due to prohibition and the war on […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editors: Dr. Lynn Marie Morski, MD, Esq and Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP You’re too anxious to fall asleep, and when you do, you’re plagued with nightmares acting out your most terrifying memories. Flashbacks of a battle, an assault, or a terrible car crash you survived interrupt your daily life. Interpersonal relationships start to […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editor: Dr. David Cox, PhD, ABPP Editor’s note: Psychable does not promote or encourage the use of illegal substances. All the information presented is for informational purposes only, to help the reader make smart choices when using psychedelic medicines. Depending on who you talk to, a k hole is either the worst, most terrifying […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
Medical Editor: Dr. Benjamin Malcolm, PharmD, MPH, BCPP It may sound counterintuitive to treat alcoholism or alcohol use disorders with other substances. However, as our understanding of addiction, alcoholism, and psychedelics evolve, many medical professionals and persons affected by addiction are realizing that psychedelics have serious therapeutic potential in treating addictive disorders. According to the […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
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 […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
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 […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
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 […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas
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 […]
By Sophie Saint Thomas