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Factors to consider in medical research studies
1:57:06 - 2:09:46 (12:39)
This excerpt discusses the importance of considering factors such as age and sex when conducting medical research studies and emphasizes the need for rationale in the selection of study participants.
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Discussion of the risks and potential harm caused by young people taking psychedelics, specifically related to the neurophysiology of the brain and the potential exacerbation of psychotic and bipolar symptoms.
1:57:06 - 1:59:30 (02:23)
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Discussion of the risks and potential harm caused by young people taking psychedelics, specifically related to the neurophysiology of the brain and the potential exacerbation of psychotic and bipolar symptoms.
ChapterFactors to consider in medical research studies
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
The speaker emphasizes the need for studying both males and females of a species, including humans, as well as taking age into account, in order to achieve accurate scientific results.
1:59:30 - 2:02:01 (02:30)
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The speaker emphasizes the need for studying both males and females of a species, including humans, as well as taking age into account, in order to achieve accurate scientific results. They also mention the stipulation in federally funded grants that requires studies to address sex as a biologically relevant variable.
ChapterFactors to consider in medical research studies
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
The idea of using psychedelics for therapeutic purposes in children may seem controversial, but with an alarming rise in suicide rates among young people and limited options for treatment, it may be worth exploring.
2:02:01 - 2:06:06 (04:05)
Summary
The idea of using psychedelics for therapeutic purposes in children may seem controversial, but with an alarming rise in suicide rates among young people and limited options for treatment, it may be worth exploring.
ChapterFactors to consider in medical research studies
EpisodeDr. Matthew Johnson: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders
PodcastHuberman Lab
The difference between decriminalization and legalization of drugs lies in the severity of penalties imposed on individuals who sell, use, or possess illicit drugs with the former only suggesting police make drug offenses the lowest law enforcement priority, while the latter removes restrictions around their use and sale making it legal.
2:06:06 - 2:09:46 (03:39)
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The difference between decriminalization and legalization of drugs lies in the severity of penalties imposed on individuals who sell, use, or possess illicit drugs with the former only suggesting police make drug offenses the lowest law enforcement priority, while the latter removes restrictions around their use and sale making it legal. However, these policies are still subject to the Controlled Substances Act, and repealing that seems unlikely due to the inconsistency of the federal government's tolerance for drugs, which is dependent on the current administration.