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Which States Are Voting on Psychedelics?

Veriheal

Using psilocybin in small doses, or microdosing, has been shown to aid in the treatment of various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Smith cited results from clinical trials showing that MDMA holds promise in the treatment of PTSD. Minnesota Rep. Missouri Rep.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

The Cannigma

Turning down activity in the DMN allows better access to new areas of the brain, which can boost creativity and improve problem solving. What is microdosing? A microdose is a dose that does not elicit a perceivable intoxicating or trip-like effect. This is the mechanism for healing depression and learning new ways of thinking.

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Press Release: Toronto Addiction Center Gets First-Ever Federal Grant to Study Effects of Magic Mushroom on Depression

Cannabis Law Report

Researchers will explore whether the psychoactive effects are necessary to relieve treatment-resistant depression in adults. It’s clear that alternative treatment options are necessary to combat depression and other mental illnesses, which is where companies developing psychedelic-based treatments like Optimi Health Corp.

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Research Shows Strong Support for Natural Therapeutics

Veriheal

Veriheal does not support illegally consuming alternative therapeutic substances but acknowledges that it transpires because of the current illicit status, which we strive to change by advocating for research, legal access, and responsible consumption. Always consult a physician before attempting psychedelic therapy. Talk about mixed signals.

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St Vincent & Grenadines Allowing Med Plant Science Ltd to produce psychedelic compounds

Cannabis Law Report

The team at Microdose, the world’s biggest medical psychedelic conference , said the country’s move to permit Med Plant Science Ltd to produce psychedelic compounds makes it the first country to legalize all psychedelic medicine. . Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Bureau of Standards.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

With a medical marijuana card you can also receive preferential treatment at some combined medical/adult use dispensaries. Access to healthcare professionals. Finally, if you have a green thumb, certain states will allow home cannabis cultivation – but only for licensed medical cannabis patients.

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Here’s What Neuroimaging Can Tell Us About the Psychedelic Experience

SpeedWeed

Psilocybin and LSD have shown a remarkable potential to help treatment-resistant depression. In her study published in the April 2020 issue of Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging , Bershad wanted to investigate the recent trend of microdosing LSD and analyze if there’s any scientific merit to the practice.