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Lismore flood victims offered psychedelic treatment

Southern Cross University researchers will run stepped care treatment clinical trial, including psychedelic-assisted therapy, for Lismore flood victims with PTSD

Recreation
“It works” Victoria to make pill testing permanent after Summer trials

Pill testing available at Victorian music festivals this summer and at a fixed site near Melbourne city centre from 2025.

Clinical
Say it ain’t so. A betrayal in psychedelic-assisted therapy

This article discusses the risks of patient harm in psychedelic therapy and the unsettling revelation of misconduct allegations against a prominent figure.

Depression is a temporary death

There are times when you certainly feel like you are death warmed up – the heating method was three minutes in the microwave – no seasoning, no flame, just dried out, spun and rotated, breast meat. ‍

Clinical
Is MDMA a psychedelic drug?

The article explores the question of whether MDMA is a psychedelic drug. Research suggests that MDMA, while not producing trippy visuals, can impact brain connectivity similarly to hallucinogenic substances like LSD. Ultimately, the characterisation of MDMA as a psychedelic depends on the context.

Clinical
Psychedelic breakthrough: Australian patients receive MDMA in a national first

Two Australians have recently become the first in the country to undergo psychedelic medicine treatment. This significant milestone follows the Therapeutic Goods Administration's decision to reclassify MDMA and Psilocybin. Despite accessibility challenges, this development provides hope for those seeking alternative treatments.