psychedelics – Online Prescribing

MDMA therapy for PTSD in Australia

By Mike Bereza January 12, 2024Empathogens, Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, PsychedelicsNo Comments

MDMA-assisted therapy has shown significant promise in the treatment of various psychiatric disorders, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety. This article provides an overview of the best practices…

Ketamine Depression Treatment in the UK

By Mike Bereza January 5, 2023Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, Psychedelics1 Comment

In the United Kingdom, ketamine is a licensed medication that is sometimes used in the treatment of depression. It is typically used as a "second line" treatment, meaning that it…

Online Prescribing of Psychedelics

By Mike Bereza December 22, 2022Neuropsychopharmacology, Online Prescribing, Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, PsychedelicsNo Comments

Online prescribing of psychedelics is not currently possible in most countries as even though the taboo against the medicines is falling there is a historical concern about administration should be…

Psychedelics and the environment

By Mike Bereza July 22, 2022Digital Health, PsychedelicsNo Comments

Many studies have found that people who use psychedelics are more likely to have pro-environmental behavior and ecology beliefs when compared to other people. A recent study by the University…

Set and setting, psychedelics and the placebo response.

By Mike Bereza July 22, 2022Neuropsychopharmacology, PsychedelicsNo Comments

Two academic disciplines that look at how non-biological variables affect the response to therapy are placebo response theory and set and setting theory. Both believe that aspects like expectations, planning,…

Psychedelic Formulary

By Mike Bereza March 7, 2022Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, Psychedelics2 Comments

Am·phet·amines(RS)-1-PHENYLPROPAN-2-AMINEAmphetamines are a strong physical and mental stimulants that are available widely in both prescription and street forms. Their effects are very stimulating, suppressing human needs like appetite or rest…

Psychedelic Comparison

By Mike Bereza March 6, 2022PsychedelicsNo Comments

What are the differences between psychedelics? A comparison of the popularity of substances listed on Erowid (from 10,387 trip reports). Mental health disorders are on the rise, whilst the development…

Esketamine availability in Australia

By Mike Bereza April 28, 2019Depression, Digital Health, New Medicines, Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy5 Comments

Spravato is the brand name of esketamine, a glutamate receptor drug used for rapid depression treatment manufactured by Johnson & Johnson in the US. Esketamine is contained within the standard pharmaceutical…