Resources

Psychedelic Resources

Michael Pollan's Psychedelics Resources: This includes a list of insightful books like "The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide" by James Fadiman, "In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts" by Gabor Mate, and others that delve into various aspects of psychedelics and their therapeutic uses.
UC Berkeley BCSP's Psychedelic Therapy Information: This site provides an overview of the three stages of psychedelic-assisted therapy: Preparation, Psychedelic Experience, and Integration. This can be a valuable resource for understanding the therapeutic process in detail.
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research: They are at the forefront of exploring treatments using psilocybin and other psychedelics. Their research includes understanding psilocybin's effects on the brain and its potential for treating various mental illnesses. They also focus on developing new treatments for psychiatric and behavioral disorders, tailoring treatments to individual needs, and expanding research to support human thriving.
Healthline's Guide on Psychedelic Therapy: This resource offers information about the uses of psychedelic therapy, how it's conducted, its risks, and more, giving a broad perspective on the practice.
Nature's Article on Psychedelic Therapy: This article discusses the roadmap for wider acceptance and understanding of psychedelic therapy. It's particularly useful for understanding the classification of psychedelics and their potential therapeutic uses.
Psych Central's Explanation of Psychedelic Therapy: This site provides an explanation of the process of psychedelic therapy, typically involving the intake of a psychedelic substance in a therapeutic setting, including psychotherapy.
Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS): MAPS is a leading organization in psychedelic research and provides resources and updates on studies involving psychedelics like psilocybin.
Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research: This center conducts cutting-edge research on psychedelics, including psilocybin, and their therapeutic potential.
Heffter Research Institute: The Heffter Research Institute supports scientific research on the benefits and risks of psychedelics, including studies on PAT.

Key Studies & Resources

1. Psilocybin-Assisted Treatment for Alcohol Dependence: A Proof-of-Concept Study

Authors: Michael P. Bogenschutz et al.
Journal: Journal of Psychopharmacology
Year: 2015
Summary: This study found that psilocybin-assisted therapy (PAT) resulted in significant reductions in alcohol consumption and increased abstinence in participants.
Link: Read Study

2. Clinical Applications of Hallucinogens: A Review

Authors: Albert Garcia-Romeu et al.
Journal: Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology
Year: 2019
Summary: This review highlights the potential of hallucinogens, including psilocybin, in treating various mental health and substance use disorders. Link: Read Study

3. Pilot Study of the 5-HT2AR Agonist Psilocybin in the Treatment of Tobacco Addiction 3.

Authors: Matthew W. Johnson et al.
Journal: Journal of Psychopharmacology
Year: 2014
Summary: Although focused on tobacco use disorder, this study demonstrated that psilocybin could significantly increase abstinence rates, suggesting similar potential for (AUD).
Link: Read Study

4. Psilocybin in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders

Authors: Matthew W. Johnson, Albert Garcia-Romeu, and Roland R. Griffiths
Journal: Current Topics in Behavioral Neurosciences Year: 2016
Summary: This chapter discusses the therapeutic mechanisms of psilocybin and its potential benefits for treating various substance use disorders.
Link: Ready Study

5. Psilocybin for the Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder: Rationale and Design of a Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors: Michael P. Bogenschutz and Stephen Ross
Journal: Trials
Year: 2020
Summary: This paper outlines the design of an ongoing randomized controlled trial investigating the efficacy of PAT for AUD.
Link: Ready Study

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