http://www.maps.org/images/mapslogo-sm.gif http://www.maps.org/ 50 50 Psychedelic Research News http://www.maps.org/ Psychedelic Research News en-us editor@maps.org webmaster@maps.org Wed, 19 Jun 13 09:31:18 -0500 http://www.maps.org/media/view/scientists_call_for_drugs_to_be_legalised_to_allow_proper_study_of_their_pr/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/scientists_call_for_drugs_to_be_legalised_to_allow_proper_study_of_their_pr/#When:19:19:55Z The Independent educates the public about a new paper that explains how innovative treatments for PTSD and depression have been delayed by 30 years as a result of government interference with psychedelic research. Professor David Nutt describes the obstacles as “the worst case of scientific censorship since the Catholic Church banned the works of Copernicus and Galileo.” http://www.maps.org/media/view/could_magic_mushrooms_be_used_to_treat_anxiety_and_depression/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/could_magic_mushrooms_be_used_to_treat_anxiety_and_depression/#When:19:16:57Z Smithsonian Magazine’s blog looks at the potential medical benefits of using psilocybin mushrooms, including how the substance may provide benefits to people suffering from depression and anxiety when administered to volunteers in a clinical setting. The abundance of research into psilocybin and other psychedelics presented at Psychedelic Science 2013 is highlighted, revealing an optimistic perspective on the future of psychedelic studies. http://www.maps.org/media/view/the_ravers_cure_soldiers_ptsd_could_be_treated_with_mdma/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/the_ravers_cure_soldiers_ptsd_could_be_treated_with_mdma/#When:19:21:15Z Policymic comments on the current state of MDMA research, going into detail about how soldiers and veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD may eventually benefit from research into MDMA-assisted psychotherapy. The article points out that public perception of MDMA is beginning to shift from thinking of it as a party drug to thinking of it as a way to efficiently help heal people with serious trauma. http://www.maps.org/media/view/could_ecstasy_help_treat_soldiers_with_ptsd/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/could_ecstasy_help_treat_soldiers_with_ptsd/#When:18:25:47Z BBC News explores research into MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for treating posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), highlighting quotes from researchers, professors, and a veteran who participated in an ongoing study. http://www.maps.org/media/view/approval_needed_for_marijuana_research_on_campus/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/approval_needed_for_marijuana_research_on_campus/#When:18:23:30Z The Arizona Daily Wildcat sheds lights on recent legislative changes surrounding the potential for conducting medical marijuana research at universities in Arizona. A research initiative looking into using medical marijuana to alleviate PTSD symptoms in 50 veterans is unable to begin due to obstacles put in force by various government agencies. Dr. Sue Sisley explains, “To put up barricades for research, like saying that it can’t be done at the university is really unhelpful to the progress of science.” http://www.maps.org/media/view/hallucinogens_could_ease_existential_terror/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/hallucinogens_could_ease_existential_terror/#When:22:48:09Z Scientific American examines research into psychedelics including LSD and psilocybin as therapeutic adjuncts for helping people alleviate anxiety associated with advanced-stage illnesses, reviewing current and past research conducted by major psychedelic research organizations. http://www.maps.org/media/view/psychedelic_academe/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/psychedelic_academe/#When:22:45:14Z The Chronicle of Higher Education provides a comprehensive review of Psychedelic Science 2013, featuring a summary of the event, a profile on researcher Charles Grob, and informative thoughts about the current and past state of psychedelic research. Download the PDF. http://www.maps.org/media/view/americas_baby-boomer_potheads/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/americas_baby-boomer_potheads/#When:23:33:05Z The Fix speaks with MAPS Executive Director Rick Doblin about how adults from the “baby-boomer” generation are becoming more accepting of marijuana due to changing legal and cultural landscapes. Doblin explains his opinion of the changes, musing “What’s so ironic to me is how many people grew up hiding marijuana from their parents, and now they’re hiding marijuana from their kids.” http://www.maps.org/media/view/how_safe_is_recreational_marijuana/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/how_safe_is_recreational_marijuana/#When:23:24:41Z Scientific American explores the rise in use of marijuana in the United States, providing an overview of how medicine, laws, culture, and more is changing as a result of an increase in public acceptance. Clint Werner, author of Marijuana: Gateway to Health, responds to claims about marijuana made in a recent Scientific American article authored by Roxanne Khamsi. Werner details inaccuracies and unfounded claims by providing factual information with referenced sources. http://www.maps.org/media/view/could_a_notorious_party_drug_be_the_next_psychiatric_breakthrough/ http://www.maps.org/media/view/could_a_notorious_party_drug_be_the_next_psychiatric_breakthrough/#When:21:19:27Z io9 dives deep into the history of MDMA in therapeutic contexts, focusing on the explosion of research into new treatment methods for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and social anxiety for autistic adults using MDMA as part of therapy.