Tag: psychedelics
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Microdosing Depression: As Effective as Coffee Daily
What the Latest Findings Say In recent years, researchers have explored whether tiny doses of psychedelics can ease depressive symptoms without triggering full-blown psychedelic experiences. A growing body of evidence suggests that microdosing may offer modest mood benefits for some people, bringing relief that, in studies, can resemble the daily lift many get from coffee.…
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Microdosing Depression: Benefits Similar to Coffee
Overview: Microdosing and Depression In recent years, interest in microdosing has shifted beyond trendy tech labs and wellness blogs toward mainstream discussions about mental health. The core idea is simple: take a subperceptual amount of a psychedelic compound with the goal of enhancing mood, focus, or resilience. When it comes to depression, the question researchers…
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Microdosing for Depression: About as Effective as Coffee
What microdosing is and why people try it Microdosing involves taking sub-perceptual amounts of psychedelic substances, typically psychedelics like psilocybin or LSD, with the goal of improving mood, focus, or creativity without triggering intense psychedelic experiences. In the past decade, researchers, clinicians, and curious readers have tracked anecdotal reports along with small trials as interest…
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MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: Insights from the October 2025 Psychedelics Review on PTSD and Emerging Conditions
Overview: A Historic View of MDMA in Psychotherapy The October 2025 issue of Psychedelics offers a comprehensive review of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, tracing its journey from early chemical synthesis in 1912 to its current status as a promising tool in modern psychiatry. Led by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and a multidisciplinary team, the analysis emphasizes how MDMA…
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MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: Insights from the October 2025 Psychedelics Review on PTSD and Emerging Psychiatric Conditions
Overview: A Milestone Review of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy The October 2025 issue of Psychedelics presents a comprehensive review of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, tracing its journey from early synthesis to its current role in modern psychiatric research. Led by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and a multidisciplinary team, the article synthesizes decades of data to illuminate how MDMA may augment…
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MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy: A Comprehensive Review in the October 2025 Psychedelics Issue
Overview: MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy in the Spotlight The October 2025 issue of Psychedelics features a comprehensive review of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, tracing its trajectory from early synthesis in 1912 to today’s clinical research programs. Led by Dr. Kenji Hashimoto and colleagues, the article synthesizes decades of work that position MDMA not merely as a substance of abuse,…
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Understanding Wood-lover’s Paralysis: A Rare Toxidrome from Magic Mushrooms
What is Wood-lover’s Paralysis? Wood-lover’s Paralysis (WLP) is an extremely rare toxidrome associated with the ingestion of certain species of magic mushrooms. Identified for the first time by Australian researchers, WLP can lead to unpredictable muscle weakness and, in some cases, be potentially fatal. As more people turn to psychedelics, it is vital for both…