#Australia is the first country to let patients with depression or PTSD be prescribed psychedelics

Australia is now the first country to allow psychiatrists to prescribe certain psychedelic substances to patients with depression or post-traumatic stress disorder. Beginning Saturday, Australian physicians can prescribe doses of MDMA, also known as ecstasy, for PTSD. Psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in psychedelic mushrooms, can be given to people who have hard-to-treat depression. The country…

#Four veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to help US service members with PTSD

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“#Four veterans are rowing across the Atlantic to help US service members with PTSD” Four veterans from Florida are rowing 3,000 miles across the Atlantic to raise awareness for PTSD and veteran suicide while raising money for our country’s heroes who face mental health challenges. The veterans from the Fernandina Beach-based rowers group make up…

#UK woman who survived Ariana Grande concert attack found dead

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“#UK woman who survived Ariana Grande concert attack found dead” A 20-year-old woman who survived the terror attack at the Ariana Grande concert in the UK has been found dead — four years after the massacre, which left the young woman with depression and PTSD, according to a report. Eve Aston was found dead July…

#Veterans, PTSD and fireworks amid July 4 weekend

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“#Veterans, PTSD and fireworks amid July 4 weekend” It’s a good idea to check with the neighbors before planning a Fourth of July party. As the the holiday approaches, people across the country are likely preparing to celebrate in traditional ways. This includes grilling with friends and family and, of course, shooting off some fireworks. For some, however,…

#California bill would decriminalize psychedelic drugs like acid and magic mushrooms

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“#California bill would decriminalize psychedelic drugs like acid and magic mushrooms” A bill was introduced in California Thursday that would decriminalize the personal use of psychedelic drugs like psilocybin mushrooms, MDMA, LSD, ketamine, DMT, mescaline and ibogaine for all Californians over the age of 21. It comes on the heels of Oregon’s blockbuster drug decriminalization bill, which just went into effect…

#MDMA does not increase trust or cause a hangover: study

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“#MDMA does not increase trust or cause a hangover: study” Scientists weren’t able to prove that this “love drug” is worth the hype. Researchers found that, despite its reputation, MDMA — often referred to as ecstasy — did not increase trust, cooperative behavior or empathy in study participants. These findings, published in the Journal of…

#Luke Combs, Ford donating K in guitars to vets managing PTSD

#Luke Combs, Ford donating $25K in guitars to vets managing PTSD

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“#Luke Combs, Ford donating $25K in guitars to vets managing PTSD” Ford is teaming up with country singer Luke Combs to help veterans of the U.S. Military deal with post-traumatic stress disorder through music. The 2019 CMA Male Vocalist and Song of the Year winner is helping Ford give $25,000 worth of instruments to vets…