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Scientists say MDMA could help treat mental health in a post-lockdown world

 Mind Medicine Australia  has said that psychedelic drugs should be used as treatment to tackle the psychological impact of coronavirus quarantine. There’s no shortage of scientific research that proves psychedelic drugs can have a number of medical benefits. Magic mushrooms have previously been found to reduce depression and anxiety, as well as improve creativity ; LSD and DMT can trigger positive life changes ; and MDMA can reduce social anxiety and help you get over your trust issues. While Australia’s federal health minister has established new coronavirus support services, including digital and phone support, former Coalition MP (which is, confusingly, a centre-right party) and board member of Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) Andrew Robb is pushing forward a campaign to introduce MDMA and psilocybin – found in magic mushrooms – as a possible treatment. “It is potentially the most significant innovation in mental health we’ve seen in decades,” Robb told ABC. “We would be derelict

MDMA MAY NOT CAUSE COMEDOWNS, ACCORDING TO NEW STUDY

words by: Aneesa Ahmed  MDMA may not be the cause of your " Blue Mondays " after all, according to a new clinical trial. The study, titled Debunking the myth of 'Blue Mondays': No evidence of affect drop after taking clinical MDMA , tracks the moods and reactions of 14 people who were enlisted into an MDMA-assisted psychotherapy course to treat an alcohol disorder. Researchers found no drop-off following clinical MDMA use in the 14 participants. It instead claims that several of those who took part claimed that their mood went up and reported that they felt no inclination to use recreational MDMA .  As written in their abstract, the researchers: "aimed to evaluate the evidence basis for the negative side effects associated with MDMA as well as inform our understanding of the drug's post-acute effects in a clinical context with an open-label study." They found that comedowns that are associated with recreational MDMA were not seen in their patients. Th

What Makes Ecstasy so Dangerous: High Society

British people statistically take more MDMA in one session than any other country on the planet .   And not just a little bit more: on average, Brits take 420 milligrams per session.   To put that in perspective, Germans , the same people who invented minimal techno and nightclubs that stay open for 60 hours – take only 200 milligrams.  It’s still one of the safest drugs to take, but last year, ecstasy-related deaths reached their highest level in a decade, and now it’s back in the headlines.   Some people say it’s drug dealers’ responsibility for selling pills that are dangerously strong and cut with adulterants.  Other people point to the government, who have failed to reduce the supply of ecstasy and are refusing to embrace harm reduction strategies that have worked in Europe.  Of course it’s also possible that the issue lies with British drug users themselves, who sometimes need reminding that the barometer of a good night out isn’t how much of your tongue is left at the end

Cannabis reduces headache and migraine

Cannabis reduces headache in 47.3% and migraine pain in 49.6% of respondents, according to a recent study led by Carrie Cuttler , assistant professor of psychology at the University of Washington. The study, recently published online in the Journal of Pain, is the first to use real-time data on headache and migraine patients using cannabis.  Previous studies have asked patients to recall the effects of cannabis use in the past. There was one clinical trial that suggested cannabis was better than Brufen in relieving headache, but it used nabilon, a synthetic cannabinoid drug. "We are motivated for this study because a significant number of people say they use cannabis for headaches and migraines, but surprisingly few studies have responded to this topic," said Cuttler, lead author of this paper. "We wanted to approach it in an environmentally sound way, which is to look at actual patients who use herbal cannabis to meditate in their own homes and surroundings,

MDMA can be consumed without 'days after'

New research shows that by properly using MDMA, it is possible to avoid that exhausted and unhelpful feeling after partying. Dr. Ben Sessa, a Bristol psychiatrist, is currently undergoing MDMA psychotherapy and research. He argues that the use of MDMA for medical purposes did not record cases of typical mood drop and drop of motivation, as in recreational use, but a hangover prescribed as lack of sleep, high volume of movement and negligent drug use, while MDMA alone does not seem to leave such consequences. Dr. Ben Sessa claims that his patients treated for alcoholism use MDMA properly and in controlled doses where they talk about the occurrence of "afterglow" instead of partisans known as "the day after. [source]

MDMA safety by DanceSafe

We are big fan of DanceSafe ♥ DanceSafe is a organization that promotes health, education and safety within the rave and festival community.  DanceSafe is also one of the leading groups promoting “harm reduction” policies in the rave and festival community. “Harm Reduction” is a public health philosophy that encourages policy choices at raves and fests that reduce the risks associated with the use of MDMA. On their web site they provide information on harm reduction, in fact they will set up a stand and provide unbiased drug information, patrons with condoms, water, ear plugs, sunscreen... They also provide a safe space for people to cool down and have healthy conversations about the drug use and their health. These are their rules on MDMA safety:  - test your drugs - hydrate yourself  - drink water and electrolytes - take breaks and cool down - Communicate with someone around you if you start to feel overwhelmed or are having a difficult experience Read m