While using psilocybin mushrooms or LSD can provide enjoyable sensations and useful insights, such trips can sometimes come with uncomfortable effects—including intense grief and fear. But pairing psychedelics with a small dose of MDMA, a new study says, seems to both reduce those feelings of discomfort and highlight more positive aspects of the experience. The […]| Marijuana Moment
Several studies have found psilocybin to be safe and effective in treating substance use disorders—but a first-of-its-kind analysis released on Monday is offering novel insights into exactly how psychedelic-assisted therapy works for people addicted to alcohol. Researchers at NYU, UC San Francisco and the mental health practitioner training provider Fluence set out to investigate the […]| Marijuana Moment
A top federal health agency is soliciting proposals for a series of research initiatives meant to explore how psychedelics could be used to treat drug addiction, with plans to provide $1.5 million in funding to support relevant studies. As public interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics continues to grow, the National Institute on Drug […]| Marijuana Moment
A new peer-reviewed study in the journal Nature says treatment with MDMA reduced symptoms in patients with moderate to severe PTSD. The Phase 3 trial findings mean federal regulators could consider approving the drug for wider use as soon as next year, says the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS), which sponsored the research. “Thanks […]| Marijuana Moment
A top House Democrat has reintroduced a bill to federally legalize, tax and regulate marijuana, with provisions to expunge prior cannabis convictions. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, refiled the Marijuana Opportunity, Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act on Wednesday. There are 33 initial cosponsors—all Democrats. The comprehensive legalization legislation has […]| Marijuana Moment