Rhode Island

Rhode Island H5186 - Uniform Controlled Substances Act Amendment

Rhode Island’s proposed bill H5186 would allow personal cultivation of psilocybin and create a pathway for regulated medical use pending federal changes.

Current Opinion in Psychology

Psychedelics and connectedness to natural and social worlds: An examination of the evidence and a proposed conceptual framework

Psychedelics enhance connection to nature and social bonds through ego dissolution and emotional processing, offering insights for therapy and sustainability.

New Hampshire

New Hampshire HB528 - Legalization of Psilocybin for Adults 21+

HB528 proposes legalizing psilocybin for adults 21+ in New Hampshire, removing criminal penalties while maintaining age restrictions.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Psilocybin Mushroom Stewardship: A Qualitative Inquiry into Practices and Priorities of “Underground” Psilocybin Mushroom Practitioners

A study on underground psilocybin practitioners reveals key practices, ethical concerns, and policy priorities for safe and effective facilitation.

Cancer Medicine

Psychedelics for Cancer Pain and Associated Psychological Distress: A Narrative Review of a Potential Strategy

A review of psychedelics for cancer pain and distress, highlighting their potential role in reducing pain perception and improving mood.

The American Journal of Psychiatry

MDMA and MDMA-Assisted Therapy

MDMA-assisted therapy shows promising results in PTSD treatment, but FDA concerns require further trials before approval.

Depression

Psilocybin Therapy for Clinicians With Symptoms of Depression From Frontline Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of psilocybin therapy in reducing symptoms of depression, burnout, and PTSD in frontline clinicians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier Journal of Science

Psilocybin Microdosing for Anxiety Relief in Young Adults: A Comparative Review of Emerging Evidence

A systematic review analyzing the potential benefits of psilocybin microdosing for anxiety relief, emotional resilience, and neuroplasticity.

Journal of Psychopharmacology

Ayahuasca enhances the formation of hippocampal-dependent episodic memory without impacting false memory susceptibility in experienced ayahuasca users: An observational study

The study aimed to explore how ayahuasca affects episodic memory and susceptibility to false memories among long-term users.

Ketamine

Ketamine for Treatment-Resistant Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Double-Blind, Active-Controlled Crossover Study

The study aimed to assess the efficacy and tolerability of intramuscular ketamine in adults with severe treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences

Epistemic Risk Reduction in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

This study examines the epistemic risks in psychedelic-assisted therapy and proposes strategies to help patients integrate experiences without undue influence.

Psilocybin

Into the Wild Frontier: Mapping the Terrain of Adverse Events in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies

This study aims to explore the risks associated with psychedelic-assisted therapies (PATs) by evaluating potential adverse events (AEs) to develop a comprehensive and standardized assessment framework.

Psilocybin

The mushroom was more alive and vibrant: Patient reports of synthetic versus organic forms of psilocybin

This study aimed to explore the differences in patient-reported experiences when using synthetic psilocybin, whole Psilocybe cubensis mushrooms, and a mycological extract in a therapeutic context.

Biochemical Systematics and Ecology

A Survey of Tryptamines in Southern African Senegalia and Vachellia Reveals N,N-Dimethyltryptamine in Senegalia ataxacantha

A study analyzing tryptamines in African Senegalia and Vachellia reveals low DMT levels in Senegalia ataxacantha but none in Vachellia species.

Ketamine

Ketamine Use in a Large Global Sample: Characteristics, Patterns of Use, and Emergency Medical Treatment

This study aimed to analyze global patterns of ketamine use, the socio-demographic profiles of users, patterns of use, and the occurrence of emergency medical treatment following ketamine consumption.

Psilocybin

Memory, Trauma, and Self: Remembering and Recovering from Sexual Abuse in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

This study explored the therapeutic role of psilocybin in helping individuals recover from sexual abuse-related PTSD by focusing on the interplay of memory retrieval and narrative reconstruction in healing.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Personal and Social Connection to Psychedelics is Associated with Lower Drug Use Stigma Among Psychiatrists in the United States

Study finds psychiatrists with personal or social experience with psychedelics show lower stigma toward drug use and users, suggesting educational benefits.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Change in Occupational Burnout Measures in Emergency Medical Service Workers After a Psychedelic Experience Induced by a Single Self-Administered Dose of Psilocybin Mushrooms

The study aimed to explore whether a psilocybin-induced experience could alleviate symptoms of occupational burnout (OB) in emergency medical service workers (EMSWs)

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Psychedelics and Psychoanalysis: The Journey from Talking Cure to Transformation

This study explores the intersection of psychoanalysis and psychedelic therapy, examining transitional experiences, clinical touch, and relational healing in KAP.

PATH Caucus

Congressional Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Initiative

The Congressional PATH Caucus seeks public input on regulating psychedelic-assisted therapy, ensuring safety, equity, and ethical standards in emerging treatments.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Experiences of Psychedelic Drug Use Among People with Psychotic Symptoms and Disorders: Personal Growth and Mystical Experiences

A study reveals potential benefits and risks of psychedelics for individuals with psychotic disorders, emphasizing personal growth and mystical experiences.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Psychedelic Christianity: Commentary and Reply

This commentary explores the historical and modern intersections between psychedelics and Christianity, highlighting theological and institutional challenges.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Critical Review of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-Assisted Therapy for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Unanswered Questions and Future Directions

This study critically reviews randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of MDMA-assisted therapy (MDMA-AT) for PTSD, focusing on efficacy, methodological issues, and future research directions.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Psychedelic Trip Sitting, Dosages, and Intensities: Supplementing Clinical Studies with Anecdotal Reports

Study examines self-reported psychedelic use, highlighting discrepancies with clinical dosages and perceptions of trip sitter necessity.

Journal of Psychedelic Studies

Conceptualizing Your New Reality: Should Philosophers Play a Role in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy?

This study explores the role of philosophers in psychedelic therapy, highlighting their potential to aid in existential integration, informed consent, and ethics.