December was no sleepy winter month this year as the psychedelics field keeps pushing forward. We identified seven new significant papers that advanced the field of psychedelics. NGOs kept pushing for access and this year has seen patients in Canada (finally) get access to psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy. MAPS shared that its Phase III study was a success and that a final approval is expected within two years.
This December, research looked into many different aspects of the psychedelic experience. A review paper put forth the argument on why psychedelics and nature (relatedness) should go hand in hand. Music during psychedelic-assisted therapy is at least as important and we saw the first investigation of different genres at the very end of this year.
These 10 publications summarize the most important studies investigating the potential of psychedelics in the treatment of depression.
This is all the other psychedelic research that came out in November 2020.
The positive effects of serotonergic hallucinogens have long been recognized by recreational users, however, the history of academic research on the therapeutic potential of psychedelics has been turbulent, to say the least. In this top 10, we will introduce the history and current state of the research on psychedelic-assisted therapy, as well as its challenges and future perspectives.
Around the world, there are many psychedelic communities. These communities offer a place to get together and discuss the science, culture, and use of psychedelics. Some communities bring together researchers (e.g. at conferences), whilst others offer local meetups to psychedelic enthusiasts.
In November 2020, psychedelics had a big win in decriminalization, studies expanded the scope where psychedelics can help, and companies raked in the listings and funding.
If you’re a student, researcher, or otherwise interested in psychedelic science, we have selected 10 publications for you to begin with. These papers will give you a solid foundation to start your psychedelic journey. You will gain an overview of psychedelic science’s state-of-the-art, the history of psychedelic exploration, the many applications of psychedelic substances in various research fields, and most importantly, their therapeutic potential.
This is all the other psychedelic research that came out in October 2020.
October was possibly the most active month this year for psychedelic research. Although none of the research might have made the big splash that a big double-blind trail does, these are all building blocks that further the psychedelic field.