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Potential Risks of Ayahuasca and Growth of MDMA Therapy
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52:19 - 1:01:33 (09:13)

While the negative consequences of Ayahuasca and Psychedelic treatments are quite rare, there is still an unknown factor in its usage. In addition, there are some natural frictions built into the controlled growth model of MDMA therapy that may cause issues.

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As MDMA-assisted therapy grows in popularity, the controlled growth model currently in place will face numerous challenges including the need to train an adequate number of therapists and potential backlash against the work.
52:19 - 54:07 (01:47)
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MDMA-assisted therapy
Summary

As MDMA-assisted therapy grows in popularity, the controlled growth model currently in place will face numerous challenges including the need to train an adequate number of therapists and potential backlash against the work. It's important to scenario plan for potential adverse events to ensure the continued success of the therapy.

Chapter
Potential Risks of Ayahuasca and Growth of MDMA Therapy
Episode
#458: The Psychedelic News Hour: New Breakthroughs, Compound Comparisons and Warnings (Psilocybin/LSD/Ayahuasca/N,N-DMT/5-MeO-DMT), Treatment of Trauma, Scalable vs. Unscalable Approaches, Making Sense of “Bad” Trips, and Much More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The use of psychedelics has been associated with rare complications such as psychotic breaks or even death when not taken appropriately, thus causing doctors to be fearful of admitting their own mental illnesses.
54:07 - 58:56 (04:49)
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Psychedelics
The podcast discusses the paradox in healthcare where there are more physicians and caregivers on the front lines with untreated symptoms of mental illness due to overwork and work-related stress, and the need for policies to cater to their situations along with stories to prompt changes to happen.
58:56 - 1:01:33 (02:36)
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Mental Health
Summary

The podcast discusses the paradox in healthcare where there are more physicians and caregivers on the front lines with untreated symptoms of mental illness due to overwork and work-related stress, and the need for policies to cater to their situations along with stories to prompt changes to happen. An example of a caregiver who referred a loved one due to the financial inability to address their mental issue is shared.

Chapter
Potential Risks of Ayahuasca and Growth of MDMA Therapy
Episode
#458: The Psychedelic News Hour: New Breakthroughs, Compound Comparisons and Warnings (Psilocybin/LSD/Ayahuasca/N,N-DMT/5-MeO-DMT), Treatment of Trauma, Scalable vs. Unscalable Approaches, Making Sense of “Bad” Trips, and Much More
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show