The VA is undeterred on psychedelics
2 months, 1 week ago

The VA is undeterred on psychedelics

Politico  

The VA is undeterred on psychedelics THE LAB Elnahal is leading the push for research on psychedelics at the VA. | AP The Department of Veterans Affairs remains convinced that psychedelic therapy can help treat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder — and it’s going to try to prove it. | AP The Biden administration announced one of its final cancer moonshot initiatives this week: a pilot program to prevent pediatric cancer drug shortages. The private sector pilot will test whether identifying shortage risks, promoting transparency around drug inventory and maintaining consistent drug distribution can help patients secure uninterrupted access to seven critical pediatric cancer medications. “Our goal is to build a collaborative, scalable, and transparent ecosystem that will provide effective treatment and improved care for children and families impacted by cancer,” Danielle Carnival, deputy assistant to the president for the cancer moonshot and deputy director for health outcomes at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, said in a statement.

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Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans
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1 week, 3 days ago

Psychedelic therapy begins in Colorado, causing tension between conservatives and veterans

Associated Press  

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — As Colorado becomes the second state to legalize psychedelic therapy this week, a clash is playing out in Colorado Springs, where conservative leaders are restricting the treatment over objections from some of the city’s 90,000 veterans, who’ve become flagbearers for psychedelic therapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. While Colorado metros cannot ban the treatment under state …

The Uncertain Path Forward for Psychedelic Medicine
55 years ago

The Uncertain Path Forward for Psychedelic Medicine

Wired  

For a while, it looked like the psychedelic drug MDMA was poised to become an approved treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder. In 2017, the FDA granted MDMA “breakthrough therapy” status, a designation that recognizes a new drug’s potential benefits and expedites its review. Then came promising data from two clinical trials showing that MDMA reduced PTSD symptoms in people when …

FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study
5 months ago

FDA rejects psychedelic MDMA as treatment for PTSD, calling for additional study

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Federal health regulators on Friday declined to approve the psychedelic drug MDMA as a therapy for PTSD, a major setback for groups seeking a breakthrough decision in favor of using mind-altering substances to treat serious mental health conditions. Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics said the FDA notified the company that its drug “could not be approved based on data submitted …

How the FDA could shape the future of psychedelics research
5 months ago

How the FDA could shape the future of psychedelics research

Salon  

Within the next week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to make a decision about whether to approve the psychedelic MDMA for use in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder in conjunction with psychological intervention. Psychedelic-assisted treatment involves the use of psychedelic substances alongside traditional talk therapy for a wide range of mental health issues, including PTSD, treatment-resistant depression, …

Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It was a landmark moment for the psychedelic movement: The Department of Veteran Affairs’ top doctor stood on stage, praising advocates who have spent decades promoting the healing potential of mind-altering drugs. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print But expectations for MDMA’s first-of-a-kind approval unraveled a few weeks later when …

Psychedelics’ Long Strange Trip to the Doctor’s Office
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Psychedelics’ Long Strange Trip to the Doctor’s Office

Slate  

For years, psychiatrists have been researching new methods to help people with treatment-resistant mental illness. One type of drug has seen some positive results in clinical trials: psychedelics like psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and LSD. In professional medical settings, they’re used as a part of a multifaceted approach to mental health treatment, including supervised therapy sessions while a patient is on …

Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in possible setback for advocates
7 months ago

Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in possible setback for advocates

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A first-of-a-kind proposal to begin using the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD was roundly criticized Tuesday — a potentially major setback to psychedelic advocates who hope to win a landmark federal approval and bring the banned drugs into the medical mainstream. MDMA is the first in a series of psychedelics — including LSD and psilocybin …

Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in setback for advocates
7 months, 1 week ago

Panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment in setback for advocates

LA Times  

Federal health advisers voted Tuesday against a first-of-a-kind proposal to use the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD. Federal health advisers voted Tuesday against a first-of-a-kind proposal to use the mind-altering drug MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, handing a setback to psychedelic advocates who hope to win a landmark federal approval and bring the banned drugs into …

Psychedelic treatment for PTSD with MDMA faces misconduct hurdle : Short Wave : NPR
7 months, 1 week ago

Psychedelic treatment for PTSD with MDMA faces misconduct hurdle : Short Wave : NPR

NPR  

Misconduct claims may derail MDMA psychedelic treatment for PTSD Enlarge this image toggle caption Eva Almqvist/Getty Images Eva Almqvist/Getty Images People with post-traumatic stress disorder may soon have a new treatment option: MDMA. In August, the Food and Drug Administration plans to decide whether MDMA will be approved for market based on years of research. NPR science reporter Will Stone …

Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms with these side effects, reveals study
1 year, 3 months ago

Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms with these side effects, reveals study

Hindustan Times  

The psychedelic drug MDMA can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported in a new study published Thursday. Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms with these side effects, reveals study The company sponsoring the research said it plans later this year to seek US approval to market the drug, also known as ecstasy, as a PTSD treatment when combined …

Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval
1 year, 3 months ago

Psychedelic drug MDMA eases PTSD symptoms in a study that paves the way for possible US approval

Associated Press  

The psychedelic drug MDMA can reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder, researchers reported in a new study published Thursday. The company sponsoring the research said it plans later this year to seek U.S. approval to market the drug, also known as ecstasy, as a PTSD treatment when combined with talk therapy. For the new study, researchers measured symptoms in 104 …

Joe Biden is ‘very open-minded’ about psychedelics, his brother Frank claims
1 year, 6 months ago

Joe Biden is ‘very open-minded’ about psychedelics, his brother Frank claims

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Biden is “very open-minded” about the prospect of psychedelic …

Aaron Rodgers is set to speak at a psychedelics conference
1 year, 6 months ago

Aaron Rodgers is set to speak at a psychedelics conference

The Independent  

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MP describes ‘living hell’ of PTSD and hits out at laws on psychedelic research
1 year, 7 months ago

MP describes ‘living hell’ of PTSD and hits out at laws on psychedelic research

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An MP has described their post-traumatic stress disorder as a …

Scientists explore using psychedelics to treat alcohol, drug disorders
2 years ago

Scientists explore using psychedelics to treat alcohol, drug disorders

LA Times  

Psychotherapist Karina Sergi, left, talks with Melanie Senn, who prepares for a psilocybin session Feb. 24 at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica. “If my dad had had access to psilocybin treatment,” she had wondered before her trip at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, “could that have helped him?” Psilocybin and many other psychedelics are broadly prohibited under federal law, …

‘Magic mushrooms’ for PTSD therapy? Vets help sway conservatives
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Magic mushrooms’ for PTSD therapy? Vets help sway conservatives

LA Times  

Matthew Butler, who spent 27 years in the Army, holds a 2014 photograph of himself during his last deployment in Afghanistan. It’s been very hard for them to overcome,” said Democratic Rep. Alex Dominguez, who He also heard from conservatives like Perry who support the use of psilocybin to treat PTSD — and let advocates from that end of the …

Psychedelic treatment for PTSD can be dangerous if not done right.
2 years, 11 months ago

Psychedelic treatment for PTSD can be dangerous if not done right.

Slate  

Welcome to State of Mind, a new section from Slate and Arizona State University dedicated to exploring mental health. In such a case, “legitimate psychedelic treatment” can feel like a contradiction in terms. Meanwhile, access to other psychedelics remains either underground or as part of the now-booming psychedelic tourism industry—an industry that promotes psychedelic “retreats” around the world, echoing much …

Former Defence chief calls for rescheduling of psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness, PTSD
3 years, 10 months ago

Former Defence chief calls for rescheduling of psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness, PTSD

ABC  

A former chief of the Defence Force says psychedelic drugs such psilocybin and MDMA should be rescheduled so they can be used to treat mental health conditions including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Key points: The Therapeutic Goods Administration is considering a proposal to reschedule psilocybin and MDMA from "prohibited substances" to "controlled drugs" Retired Admiral Chris Barrie says the …

Army veteran calls for access to legal cannabis to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder
4 years, 8 months ago

Army veteran calls for access to legal cannabis to help treat post-traumatic stress disorder

ABC  

When Max Hill looks you in the eye, he still has the piercing gaze of the drug cop he used to be. Key points: Veteran David Hill has PTSD and was being treated with benzodiazepines, a minor tranquiliser, at a psychiatric ward When he was discharged he deteriorated further as he withdrew from the medication, but medicinal cannabis helped When …

Magic mushrooms and ecstasy help to treat PTSD in clinical trials
4 years, 11 months ago

Magic mushrooms and ecstasy help to treat PTSD in clinical trials

Firstpost  

Party drugs like magic mushrooms and ecstasy are banned in most countries around the world. Late last year, these researchers gathered at a conference of mental health professionals to share the findings of clinical trials. This article is a short history of these popular party drugs, right up to the latest research: A short history of magic mushrooms Psilocybin, the …

MDMA, Or Ecstasy, Shows Promise As A PTSD Treatment
5 years, 4 months ago

MDMA, Or Ecstasy, Shows Promise As A PTSD Treatment

NPR  

MDMA, Or Ecstasy, Shows Promise As A PTSD Treatment Enlarge this image toggle caption Courtesy of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies Courtesy of the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies The first time Lori Tipton tried MDMA, she was skeptical it would make a difference. Sponsor Message "The problem is we haven't had a new drug to treat PTSD in …

MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Shows Promise in PTSD Treatment, Study Finds
6 years, 8 months ago

MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy Shows Promise in PTSD Treatment, Study Finds

CNN  

A new clinical trial has found that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy can help veterans with PTSD. The study included just 26 patients, all of them veterans, firefighters and police officers who developed PTSD as a result of trauma in the line of duty. MDMA, the active ingredient in ecstasy, was found to be safe and enhanced the treatment of PTSD when administered …

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