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Ready or Not, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Is Happening

Is the world ready for psychedelic-assisted therapy? How do we prepare ourselves and ensure that we reduce the possibility of harm?

Is the world ready for psychedelic-assisted therapy? How do we prepare ourselves and ensure that we reduce the possibility of harm?

Why Is Ketamine Still Considered Investigative?

For treatment-resistant depression, ketamine is often the only drug that works. So what's in the way?

For treatment-resistant depression, ketamine is often the only drug that works. So what's in the way?

Can We Unlearn Fear?

How fear is stored in the brain, and why psychedelic therapies may be able to help.

How fear is stored in the brain, and why psychedelic therapies may be able to help.

The New Mental Health: The Latest Approaches to Well-Being

You've heard we are in a mental health crisis. But, have you heard about the mental health renaissance? Integrative approaches to mental health are gaining in popularity.

You've heard we are in a mental health crisis. But, have you heard about the mental health renaissance? Integrative approaches to mental health are gaining in popularity.

Navigating the Long Road to FDA Approval

The CEO of a psychedelic biotech company reflects on the challenges and opportunities in FDA regulation for new health solutions.

The CEO of a psychedelic biotech company reflects on the challenges and opportunities in FDA regulation for new health solutions.

The Stigma of Psychedelics

Psilocybin research was stopped for decades. It’s time to catch up.

Psilocybin research was stopped for decades. It’s time to catch up.

How to Sleep Consciously

Do you have anxiety at bedtime or feel a flush of anxiety upon waking? Three ways to make these transitions in and out of consciousness easier for a more peaceful day.

Do you have anxiety at bedtime or feel a flush of anxiety upon waking? Three ways to make these transitions in and out of consciousness easier for a more peaceful day.

Destigmatizing the Medical Use of Psychedelics

The FDA is evaluating psilocybin and MDMA for therapeutic uses. Medical language may help destigmatize such treatment.

The FDA is evaluating psilocybin and MDMA for therapeutic uses. Medical language may help destigmatize such treatment.

Is MDMA a Safe and Effective Therapy for PTSD?

The FDA recently granted "breakthrough therapy” status for MDMA-assisted therapy due to evidence supporting its efficacy. But the treatment is not without risks.

The FDA recently granted "breakthrough therapy” status for MDMA-assisted therapy due to evidence supporting its efficacy. But the treatment is not without risks.

Celebrities Are Speaking Out on Psychedelics

Access to the therapeutic potential of psychedelics should be available for all people, not just the wealthy and privileged.

Access to the therapeutic potential of psychedelics should be available for all people, not just the wealthy and privileged.

Should You Buy Into the Hype of Microdosing Psychedelics?

As with any substance, it’s essential to understand the potential risks and benefits before deciding to microdose.

As with any substance, it’s essential to understand the potential risks and benefits before deciding to microdose.

To Fight Alcohol Addiction, We Need More Than a Dry January

Overcoming alcohol addiction is a daunting challenge. Psychedelics could be the game-changing solution we've been looking for.

Overcoming alcohol addiction is a daunting challenge. Psychedelics could be the game-changing solution we've been looking for.

Why Ketamine Treatment Is Not All That New

Ketamine, a hallucinogen, also called a "party drug," has received a lot of attention for "treatment-resistant" depression. Psychotherapy works on targeting the same problems.

Ketamine, a hallucinogen, also called a "party drug," has received a lot of attention for "treatment-resistant" depression. Psychotherapy works on targeting the same problems.

Using Ketamine to Treat Anorexia

Ketamine is emerging as a possible treatment for anorexia. But why might this drug be effective and how does it fit into the bigger treatment picture?

Ketamine is emerging as a possible treatment for anorexia. But why might this drug be effective and how does it fit into the bigger treatment picture?

Tune In; Turn On; Figure It Out

There is a potential for psychedelic substances to aid people with psychological pain. Here's how.

There is a potential for psychedelic substances to aid people with psychological pain. Here's how.

Opposing Voices in Psychology

A Personal Perspective: I gave two talks at a local conference – one on psychedelics and one on the state licensing board. Guess which was more controversial?

A Personal Perspective: I gave two talks at a local conference – one on psychedelics and one on the state licensing board. Guess which was more controversial?

The Highs and Lows of Psychedelics

The bubble of excitement regarding psychedelic therapeutics may be near a bursting point. Realistic expectations of the benefits of these agents require continued research.

The bubble of excitement regarding psychedelic therapeutics may be near a bursting point. Realistic expectations of the benefits of these agents require continued research.

Using Ayahuasca and Psychedelic Plants to Treat Racial Trauma

Psychedelic plant medicines like ayahuasca can foster wellness and healing in people of color coping with the pain of racism.

Psychedelic plant medicines like ayahuasca can foster wellness and healing in people of color coping with the pain of racism.

Why We Should Take Our Time on Psychedelic Therapy

Some see this therapy as risky, controversial, and inappropriate. Others think it should be used far more widely than it is. A middle-ground approach may be best.

Some see this therapy as risky, controversial, and inappropriate. Others think it should be used far more widely than it is. A middle-ground approach may be best.