You may have heard about the mental health benefits of psilocybin, but have you ever wondered how this substance actually affects the brain? The neuroscience and pharmacokinetics behind psilocybin and other psychedelics can get very complicated, but we’ve made it easy...
You may have heard of psilocybin before, but you may not know what it is or why researchers are exploring its benefits for mental health. Psilocybin is a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms. This compound has been used in religious and...
Today is National Opioid Awareness Day. It’s no secret that America is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. The most recent data from the National Institute of Drug Abuse show that over 68,000 people died from an opioid overdose in the U.S. in 2020. Opioid overdose...
Each September, National Recovery Month increases awareness and understanding of substance use disorders (SUDs) and celebrates the people who are recovering. The month is also intended to encourage and highlight new evidence-based treatments for patients struggling...
You may have heard of it, but what is psychotherapy and how does it work? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, a staggering 52.9 million adults in the United States suffer from some form of mental illness. That’s almost one in every five people. Many...
