The hope is that by identifying those individuals at risk for long-term, virtually permanent PTSD that treatment can be begun sooner with better results. For this to work, there will need to be…
What someone who has never served will commonly not understand is how stressful events that occurred during active service can stay with a veteran for the rest of their life. This is why…
One of the issues dealt with in research studies is how much of a psychedelic is necessary for treatment.
Going back to the 19th century and Sigmund Freud, the belief has been that suppressing negative thoughts does not get rid of them. Rather, the theory is, these thoughts sit around in the…
Considering the large number of risk factors for suicide and the magnitude of the task, is suicide really preventable? The fact of the matter is that in life you will never succeed if…
Long-awaited approval of MDMA for treatment of PTSD may be just around the corner. The psychedelic medicine, MDMA, has passed another controlled trial for treatment of individuals with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Why and How the Brain Responds to Stress, Stress Relief Via the Amygdala, How Is This Information Useful, How Well Does Your Cannabinoid Signaling System Work, Animal Study of Amygdala Cannabinoid Secretion, What…
An insightful article in Health reports on conversations with three suicide survivors. They say that there are 10 things to know in regard to talking about suicide. The point is that it is…
A major risk factor for veteran suicide is depression. We have written about this and especially about how psychedelic medicines show promise in both treatment of depression and reducing suicide risk. A practical…
At the same time basic research is helping us understand the physiological effects of drugs like psilocybin on a molecular level. A recent study has shed light on how psilocybin reduces anxiety