Psychology

Replacing alcohol with marijuana may prevent dementia

A separate study published earlier this year from the University of Colorado-Boulder found that alcohol is more of a detriment to brain health than marijuana. Researchers found that booze lowers the levels of grey and white matter tissue, while marijuana does not cause any long-term structural changes in the brain. The study concluded that pot…

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Medicine/Healing

Two movements converge in Mexico at cryptopsychedelic

*Age-standardised disability-adjusted life year (DALY) rates from Post-traumatic stress disorder by country (per 100,000 inhabitants).​ “We can do legalization and decriminalization, but we need a reparative component to these policies” … Betty Aldworth, the Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy continued with a plea for more compassion in different drug use contexts. “I…

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Psychology

Arguments in support of the proposed legislation : Oregon Psilocybin Society 2020 proposed ballot initiative

The Psilocybin Service Initiative of Oregon, a ballot initiative aimed at the 2020 election cycle, outlines a detailed regulatory framework and a supervised service modality involving licensed centers staffed by certified facilitators. Arguments in Support of the Proposed Legislation: Safety arguments: “While the effects on consciousness are huge, Psilocybin is non-toxic and non-addictive. It’s less…

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Psychology

Basic talking points : Oregon Psilocybin Society 2020 proposed ballot initiative

The Psilocybin Service Initiative of Oregon, a ballot initiative aimed at the 2020 election cycle, outlines a detailed regulatory framework and a supervised service modality involving licensed centers staffed by certified facilitators. The Oregon initiative attempts to reflect evolving best practice standards in relation to safety and effectiveness as established by scientific research at top…

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Psychology

[Substance] consumption rooms: an overview of provision and evidence

Supervised… consumption facilities, where [currently] illicit drugs can be used under the supervision of trained staff, have been operating in Europe for the last three decades … A number of features are common to the majority of drug consumption facilities, irrespective of where they are located. For example, access is typically restricted to registered service users, and…

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Psychology

It’s time to integrate psychedelics into therapy

Research on psilocybin is proving effective for those in hospice care … those facing their final days were comforted by their experiences on psilocybin. They underwent the same loosening of identity, which made them feel an integral part of a larger community, not an isolated island about to sink. This profound effect can do wonders…

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Psychology

Is Psychiatry Ready for MDMA?

In Australia, Doctor Gillinder Bedi is head of Substance Use Research at Orgyen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health. She’s… published a paper titled, “Is Psychiatry Ready for MDMA?” ​Original Article (ABC.net.au):‘Is Psychiatry Ready for MDMA?’Artwork Fair Use by: MAPS

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