Psychology

…an LSD analog, L S D (Lysergide D-Tartrate) was given “breakthrough therapy” designation by the FDA for treating anxiety. …this analog… a tartrate salt form… called MM-120. A single oral administration (100 µg) of this psychelic analog, MM120, maintained a clinically and statistically significant reduction in symptoms compared to placebo at 12 weeks — with…

The current context into which psychedelics emerge finds its backdrop in the late 1960s and early 1970s, a defining era in American history. This period was marked by President Nixon’s War on Drugs and a significant economic shift as the U.S. officially departed from the gold standard in 1971. …links these two historical decisions, “Classifying…

“Our study explored whether those who engaged in recreational psilocybin use also had lesser psychological distress,” he said. “It also explored whether the effect of psilocybin in reducing distress appeared to differ according to the level of childhood adversity.” In short, the answer is yes to both outcomes. To measure distress, researchers asked participants to…

The Psychedelic Preparedness Scale (PPS)… represents a significant contribution to the field of psychedelic research. The scale, validated through a comprehensive three-study approach, assesses various dimensions of preparedness for psychedelic experiences. The findings suggest that individuals who score higher on the PPS tend to have more positive acute and long-term outcomes associated with psychedelic use.…

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