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Why psychedelics could be the key to world peace

Psychedelics: The newest tool in nuclear negotiations?

This scientist claims she helped end the Cold War with MDMA.

Carol Rosin—a space and missile defense consultant for the US—said she gave MDMA to Soviet scientists and military personnel prior to nuclear negotiations in 1985 (before the drug was illegal).

The plan was created with help from Rick Doblin, the founder of MAPS. 

“The thought was that if they can work through their fears and traumas and feel their connection to humanity, then that might be helpful,” Doblin explains.

While some are skeptical if this actually happened, MDMA releases oxytocin (aka the hormone of love and empathy), which could certainly help the opposing sides see eye to eye!  

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Most addiction specialists see promise in psychedelic treatments!

Most Addiction Specialists Support Legalized Therapeutic Psychedelics

A recent survey revealed how psychedelic therapy is viewed by medical professionals in the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry.

Of the 145 respondents:

  • 64% believe that psychedelics show promise in treating substance use disorders
  • 82% agree that the drugs show promise in treating psychiatric disorders like depression
  • 75% were in favour of legalizing psychedelics for therapeutic uses

Interest is growing among patients too – the vast majority of specialist said they had discussed psychedelic experiences with at least one patient.

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US government studies ibogaine

Delix Therapeutics Partners with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to Advance Research on Non-Hallucinogenic Therapies to Treat Substance Use Disorders

Delix Therapeutics, a private Boston-based company, is partnering with The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to develop a treatment for substance abuse. The partnership will evaluate Delix’s non-hallucinogenic formulation of ibogaine, which has already shown promise of reducing alcohol- and heroin-seeking behavior.

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The first psychedelic studies program in Canada

How Dr. Monnica Williams Created Canada’s First Psychedelic Master’s Degree Program: ‘Nobody Took Me Seriously’

This semester, the University of Ottawa launched a three-course “microprogram” on Psychedelics and Spirituality. The school will offer a master’s program in psychedelics in the fall of 2022 and aims to develop a Ph.D. program after that!

Why?

“I was getting emails almost on a daily basis from people who wanted to know how they could become psychedelic therapists,” said Dr. Monica Williams, who created the program.

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MAPS and Vine Ventures Pioneer Novel Regenerative Funding Structure to Infuse Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research and Access With Timely $70 Million

MAPS and Vine Ventures Pioneer Novel Regenerative Funding Structure to Infuse Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Research and Access With Timely $70 Million

Vine Ventures and MAPS formed a $70M special purpose vehicle called the Regenerative Financing Vine to fund MDMA research for PTSD and promote patient access.

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Get ready for a psychedelic TV series coming this summer!

LA Mag’s Psychedelics Cover Story Is Being Developed As TV Series

This month’s issue of Los Angeles Magazine features an in-depth cover story on the city’s recent obsession with psychedelics.

Now, the story is being developed into a drama/comedy series called Psychedelic City (think Silicon Valley meets Limitless).

The writer hopes the show will “wipe away some of the stigmas that have been attached to psychedelics.”

The developers are also creating a Psychedelic City metaverse platform with immersive art, music, and experimental therapies.

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Ayahuasca vs placebo

Ayahuasca users report psychological benefits after taking placebo at a ritualistic ceremony

An ayahuasca retreat could make you more empathetic!

In a recent study, participants reported reduced stress, anxiety, and depression after attending an ayahuasca ceremony… even those who were given a placebo.

However, only the ayahuasca users showed increased empathy.

The supportive group atmosphere could explain why people experienced benefits even without taking ayahuasca.

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