Articles Tagged With: psilocybin
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Novel Psychoactive Substances of Abuse: Part II
This is the second of a two-part series. Part I reviewed stimulants and started the discussion of hallucinogens and psychedelics. Part II will finish the discussion of hallucinogens and conclude with novel sedative drugs.
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Feds Weigh In on Psychedelic Medicine Clinical Trials
FDA issues draft guidance for researchers studying alternative therapies.
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Healthcare on 2022 Midterm Ballots
Reproductive rights, healthcare business, integrative medicine top of mind for voters in several states.
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A Review of Psilocybin in Treating Depression
This literature review examines the research that has gone into the use of psilocybin specifically to treat depression. An examination of the available evidence demonstrates significant promise in psilocybin’s efficacy to treat depression, although more research is needed to make the results generalizable.
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Psilocybin Produces Long-Term Antidepressive Benefits
Some patients sustained positive effects up to one year after treatment.
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NIH Awards Grant for Psychedelic-Related Investigation
First federal investment in decades indicates evolving attitudes on this area of research.
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The Evolving Ethics of Researching Illegal Substances
Interest in clinical research on cannabis and psilocybin is soaring. However, current barriers to studying these controlled substances raise ethical questions.