Participation in an indigenous Amazonian-led ayahuasca retreat associated with increases in nature relatedness – a pilot study

Authors Simon GD Ruffell, Sam Gandy, WaiFung Tsang, Rono Lopez, Nathan O’Rourke, Arsalan Akhtar, Nige Netzband, Jack Hollingdale, Daniel Perkins and Jerome Sarris Published February 28, 2024 Abstract Indigenous Amazonian…

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Childhood trauma, challenging experiences, and post traumatic growth in ayahuasca use

Authors Ksenia Cassidy, CJ Healy, Eva Henje and Wendy D’Andrea Published March 20, 2024 Abstract Challenging experiences in ayahuasca use, childhood trauma, and posttraumatic growth have not been investigated systematically.…

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3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) consumption in Aotearoa New Zealand: A quantitative survey exploration

Authors Jai Whelan, Geoff Noller, and Ryan D Ward Published August 19, 2024 Introduction The prevalence of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) consumption is relatively high in Aotearoa New Zealand, but MDMA use…

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Compliance in the laboratory: Navigating the Controlled Substances Act and Federal Analogue Act in scientific research

Authors Kimberly I Chew and Jacqueline L von Salm Published September 25, 2024 Abstract This paper delves into the crucial yet complex relationship between federal laws and scientific research, centering…

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An exploration of medical professionals’ attitudes, perceived knowledge and concerns around medical cannabis in the United Kingdom

Authors Hallie Heeg, Ana Morari, Michael Lynskey and John JD Turner Published September 25, 2024 Background In the UK, there are over 40,000 specialist clinicians who are eligible to prescribe…

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