Due to the Controlled Substance Act of 1971, it has been challenging to secure federal funding for research on psychedelic compounds, forcing scientists to seek funding from philanthropists and write grants for unrelated work to sustain themselves. To accelerate therapeutic breakthroughs, government agencies like NIMH and NIH need to provide funding to cover clinical and basic research on psychedelic compounds.
The next one to three years are a critical window to help people with trauma from what's happening in the country right now, and provide them with affordable and accessible treatment. This is a chance for people to be the sparks that light up the world in the most productive way possible, leading to lasting changes on a global level.
Best-selling author and podcast host Tim Ferriss discusses the potential of psychedelic medicine to revolutionize mental health treatment and improve quality of life. He shares his optimistic outlook on the use of psychedelics to treat mental illness and addiction.
The article discusses James Fadiman's book, The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide, as a good resource for finding a guide for psychedelic therapy. It also recommends reading books by maps.org and watching documentaries to learn from the experiences of people who have benefited from psychedelic therapies.
Palliative care has recognized and addressed the issue of existential suffering, which has become increasingly important in providing quality end-of-life care. Through its focus on the subjective nature of suffering and the search for meaning, it provides a way for patients to find purpose and understanding, even in their final days.
For-profit companies are interested in inventing and patenting new molecules of psychedelics, and this will unlock new places in our mind to explore. The heart of Greek and Western culture was the Eleusinian mysteries, which used a psychedelic potion called Kikiyan, similar to an LSD-like substance.