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Researchers Concerned About Whitewashing of Psychedelic-Assisted Mental Health Research

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As psychedelic therapy trials approach FDA approval, researchers express the urgent need to ensure effectiveness and accessibility to communities of color. Madison Natarajan, MS. – August 5, 2021.

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The Evolution of Medical Marijuana: From Stigma to Acceptance in Ohio

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This article explores the history of medical marijuana in Ohio, analyzes the changing attitudes and acceptance, and delves into the impact of stigma on its journey to legalization. Scientific research, patient testimonials, and a broader understanding of the plant’s medicinal properties have fundamentally altered public views.

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

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Now, psychedelic research is booming. And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders. 19 20 21 22 23.

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Psilocybin Patenting and the Threat to Patient Access

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Oregon’s developing psilocybin program is nothing short of revolutionary and provides an opportunity to investigate the potential of psilocybin in treating a myriad of mental health conditions. An especially worrisome development is the efforts of pharmaceutical companies to patent psilocybin products. By Brett Mulligan.

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New Research Says Psychedelic Use Is ‘Weakly’ Associated With Symptoms of Psychosis

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However, new research has found that psychedelic use is only “weakly associated with psychosis-like symptoms.” New Research Published on Serotonergic Psychedelic Use and Psychosis. New Research Published on Serotonergic Psychedelic Use and Psychosis. The research team under the leadership of Alexander V.

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Arizona Senate Approves Bill That Could Legalize Therapeutic Psilocybin

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The board will work on projects like designing the training program for psychedelic facilitators, tracking psychedelic policy development, studying ongoing science related to psilocybin, and making recommendations to lawmakers regarding the bill. People will not have to meet specific qualifications to access care.

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Hamilton Morris joins COMPASS Pathways to research new psychedelic compounds

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Mr Morris will be advising COMPASS on research related to new psychedelic compounds that could be developed into therapies in areas of unmet mental health need. Mr Morris will be advising COMPASS on research related to new psychedelic compounds that could be developed into therapies in areas of unmet mental health need.