837 - MDMA for PTSD & the Promise of Psychedelics for Mental Health

Episode description

An emerging therapy is the use of MDMA for PTSD, as well as other psychedelics for mental health. Listen in as Allison A Feduccia PhD explains the promising potential of psychedelics for mental health. 

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• I Feel the Love book: https://www.amazon.com/Feel-Love-Quest-Connection-Fractured/dp/1635579570 

• Psychedelic Support: https://psychedelic.support/resources/author/alli/ 

• Realms of the Human Unconscious: Observations from LSD Research by Stanislav Grof: 

• https://www.amazon.com/Realms-Human-Unconscious-Observations-Research/dp/1788163710/ref=sr_1_6?qid=1690851486&refinements=p_27%3AStanislav+Grof&s=books&sr=1-6 

• Maps (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies): https://maps.org/ 

• Courses, free guides, and more: https://drruscio.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=drruscio.com_resources

00:00 Intro 

03:13 Allison’s Background

04:47 Pharmaceutical Use to Party Drug and Back 

10:52 The Therapeutical Benefits of Psychedelics 

14:57 How & Why Does MDMA Work?  

17:20 Does it affect the Limbic System? 

19:35 Post-Therapeutic Effects 

21:01 MDMA for PTSD

24:44 Psychedelic Protocol

30:47 Side-Effects & Risks

34:49 More Healing Stories 

40:50 Other Resources

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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.

Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g 

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