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Brain therapy: Between Science and Businesses

Psychedelic Consciousness research: DMT, LSD, MDMA, 5MEO-DMT, Ketamine, Psilocilybin, Ibogaine...

#Psychedelics #Consciousness #Neuroscience
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SpongeBob DMT, time to update diving certificate 🤣

In a world where licking toads is more than a fairy tale, we've discovered the secret to enlightenment. Or have we?

Sea sponges aren't just for cleaning anymore. Dive into the ocean of your mind with 5,6-dibromo-DMT a relatively new compound with yet to be discovered properties. Just don't forget to come up for air!

From desert toads to ocean sponges, nature's pharmacy is open for business. but also opening a Pandora's box of legal and ethical dilemmas.

https://www.mdlinx.com/article/you-patients-are-hunting-toads-and-sea-sponges-to-have-psychedelic-experiences/3UZWhzntMX0kYxQeyGzlLP
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Psylocibin therapy Economics 🤑


Oregon's psychedelic mushroom treatment is here! At $1,500 a session, it's the future of mental health. Affordable?

Nonprofit have some efforts to make it accessible.

Want to become a licensed facilitator? Just $2,150 plus training fees. Healing has never been so business-savvy!"

More details on Psylocibin Mushrooms Therapy economics in the article

https://www.registerguard.com/story/news/health/2023/08/03/oregon-psychedelic-mushroom-treatment-psilocybin-anxiety-depression-ptsd-addiction/70501604007/
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https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-08-exploring-brain-psychedelics-meditating-hypnosis.html

Brainy folks over at the University of Zurich's Psychiatric Hospital decided to explore what happens in the ol' noggin when you're tripping on psychedelics, meditating, or hypnotized.

They took a bunch of people, gave 'em some psilocybin and LSD, and threw in some meditation and hypnosis to spice things up. Then they stuck 'em in an MRI scanner to see what their brains were up to. I mean, who wouldn't want to know what their brain's doing while they're seeing unicorns and talking to their inner guru?

Now, here's the best quote from the article, "Our findings showed that even though psilocybin, LSD, meditation, and hypnosis induce overlapping subjective effects, the underlying brain changes are distinct." In other words, it might feel the same, but your brain's doing a whole different dance depending on whether you're tripping, meditating, or hypnotized.

Scientific analysis of this study reveals a nuanced understanding of altered states of consciousness. The data suggests a potential synergy in therapeutic effects, with a marked difference in brain activity between these states.
Tripping Rats reveal consciousness secrets 🐀

Yet another scientists wanted to understand how consciousness works, and they figured, "Hey, why not use psychedelics to study the neural basis of consciousness?" Makes sense, right? I mean, who wouldn't want to see a rat tripping balls?

They hooked up electrodes to these rats' brains and found something wild. Both LSD and ketamine created this crazy synchronized wave pattern in the brain, oscillating 150 times per second.

"It suggests that consciousness relies on a coupled collective state rather than the activity of individual neurons – it is greater than the sum of its parts." Profound, ain't it?

This research indicates a possible link between neuron-level system dynamics and consciousness. The synchronized wave phenomenon may be strongly linked to the psychedelic state, providing insights into how information is integrated across neural systems.

"Likely, this hypersynchrony has major effects on the integration of information across neuronal systems and we propose that it is a key contributor to changes in perception and cognition during psychedelic drug use. Potentially, similar mechanisms could induce hallucinations and delusions in psychotic disorders and would constitute promising targets for new antipsychotic treatments."

Predictively, this could pave the way for understanding consciousness at a deeper level, though human studies are needed to confirm these findings.

https://theconversation.com/how-consciousness-may-rely-on-brain-cells-acting-collectively-new-psychedelics-research-on-rats-211685
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Professional_Practice_Guidelines_for_Psychedelic_Assisted_Therapy.pdf
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Professional Psychedelics Therapy Guidelines. 🔥

It's been a while, I apologise, had some health issues but I'm back with the one of the most important projects recently announced.

A Professional Guideline for Psychodelics therapy. Very informative document by American Psychedelic Practicioners Association.
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Psychedelics & Consciousness Festival 💥

Now it's official, the first underground psychedelics and Consciousness festival "Unstoppable Technologies Fest" will happen in Tel-Aviv very soon.

Science talks, panel discussion, 5 zones dedicated to various states of consciousness, psychedelics music, video, VR and much more.

If you are in Tel-Aviv DM me @unstoppablejew for details.
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Ah, the age-old debate: near-death experiences vs. DMT trips. Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon, had both and lived to tell the tale. Dive into the cosmic realm of his experiences and decide for yourself if they're just a brain's chemical reaction or a glimpse into the afterlife

https://bigthink.com/neuropsych/near-death-experience-dmt-trip/
Trippy workplace benefits? I'll take two.

Started with Ketamine and will add Psylocibin later.

"At least 50 companies have signed letters of interest to do just that, according to a new startup called Enthea, which is a third-party administrator of health insurance plans, but one that offers psychedelic healthcare as a workplace benefit."


https://www.fastcompany.com/90935255/psychedelic-therapy-ptsd-workplace-benefit-health-plan-dr-bronners
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Ah, just stumbled upon this little gem! Who would've thought that AI is our ticket to the cosmic dance? Dive into this mind-bending fusion of ancient wisdom and cutting-edge tech. Trust me, it's not just another AI article; it's an odyssey into the quixotic realm where dreams interlace with algorithms.

https://medium.com/@brechtcorbeel/the-future-is-psychedelic-and-ai-is-the-gateway-drug-fb4216c5d504
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"Hey, let's see if these shrooms can help people stop betting their life savings on whether a coin will land heads or tails!

There's this first-ever clinical trial, funded by the big shots at Imperial College London, that's diving deep into whether psilocybin can treat gambling addiction. And guess what? They're not just pulling this out of thin air. Previous studies have shown that psilocybin can help reduce alcohol and nicotine addiction, a 2022 study revealed a 51% reduction in heavy drinking among participants who received psilocybin.

From my silly point of view it's obvious that any addiction can be fixed by Psychedelics but great to see a particular research study on this new use-case.

https://hightimes.com/study/first-ever-study-on-psilocybin-therapy-for-gambling-addiction-to-launch-this-fall/
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The biology is Math 🔥

You know the Fibonacci sequence, right? It's that series of numbers where you add the last two to get the next one. Turns out, nature's got these patterns everywhere, like in pinecones and sunflowers.

This genius from Oxford, Ard Louis, and his team were super curious about mutations. You know, those tiny changes in our genes that can sometimes make a big difference? Some of these changes can be good, bad, or just...meh. But here's the kicker: these "meh" mutations, even though they don't seem to do much, are like nature's way of keeping track of evolution.

A key concept explored was mutational robustness, which refers to an organism's ability to tolerate mutations while retaining its characteristic traits. This robustness fosters genetic diversity and varies across species. Remarkably, proteins can endure approximately 66% of random errors in their coding sequences without altering their final structure.

To delve deeper, the researchers examined protein folding and RNA structures to understand how specific genetic sequences translate to distinct traits. Their numerical simulations revealed that nature could potentially reach the pinnacle of mutational robustness. Astonishingly, the maximum robustness exhibited a fractal pattern known as the Blancmange curve and was linked to a fundamental concept in number theory: the sum-of-digits fraction.

Vaibhav Mohanty of Harvard Medical School noted that nature seems to achieve the exact maximum robustness in some cases, hinting at biology's inherent understanding of the fractal sum-of-digits function. This study reaffirms the indispensable role of mathematics in shaping the natural world, even at microscopic scales.


https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-pure-math-is-written-into-evolutionary-genetics
Bad trip? Here is the solution 😁


Harry Shapiro, director of Drugwise, emphasizes the significant potential of psychedelics as psychotherapeutic tools, especially when traditional antidepressants fail. However, the power of these hallucinogenic compounds cannot be underestimated, and there's always a risk of a "bad trip." Symptoms of a bad trip can range from panic, depression, confusion, to intense hallucinations. To mitigate these risks:

Preparation is Key: Ensure the right dose, set (internal mindset), and setting (external environment). The right music can also enhance the experience.

Handling a Bad Trip: If things go south, don't panic. Remember it's temporary. Communicate with a trusted individual or seek professional help if needed.

Transforming a Bad Trip: From a shamanic perspective, challenging experiences are part of the journey and can lead to profound insights and growth.

Understanding Bad Trips: They can occur unpredictably, much like life's ups and downs. The focus should be on deriving meaning from them.



https://www.dazeddigital.com/life-culture/article/60641/1/how-to-make-the-best-of-a-bad-psychedelic-trip-acid-mushrooms
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UC Berkeley free psychedelic course🔥

Dive into the mesmerizing world of psychedelics with UC Berkeley's Professor David Presti!

From the neurobiology of LSD to the cultural significance of Ayahuasca, this course offers a comprehensive exploration for both beginners and experts.

What a time 😅

https://www.edx.org/learn/science/university-of-california-berkeley-psychedelics-and-the-mind
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Practical Psychedelic Mixology 🤡

List of polysubstance combinations - Wikipedia

Surprised that there is no name for Cannabis+Ketamine as I believe it's definitely something interesting happenings there. 🙊


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_polysubstance_combinations
Unlearning in AI and EMDR: Conceptual Parallels and Distinctions

The technique described by Microsoft researchers to make AI "forget" copyrighted material, conceptually intriguing. The method bears a resemblance to the therapeutic approach of EMDR, a recognized treatment for trauma.

Conceptual Similarities:

Targeted Erasure: Just as the researchers aim to erase specific knowledge (e.g., Harry Potter content) from the AI model, EMDR targets specific traumatic memories in patients, aiming to desensitize their emotional charge.

Fine-tuning: The AI technique involves fine-tuning the model to effectively erase specific content. Similarly, EMDR involves a structured eight-phase approach, where the therapist fine-tunes the process based on the patient's responses.

Adaptability: The AI's ability to adapt and "unlearn" mirrors the brain's plasticity, where neural pathways can be restructured, especially when traumatic memories are reprocessed in EMDR.

Differences:

Mechanism: While the AI technique employs a three-part method involving training on target data, replacing unique expressions, and fine-tuning on alternative predictions, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation (often in the form of guided eye movements) to help patients process traumatic memories.

Objective: The primary goal for AI is to ensure copyright compliance and adaptability. In contrast, EMDR aims to alleviate distress from traumatic memories and promote psychological healing.

Complexity: Human emotions and memories are multifaceted, with deep-rooted connections to various life experiences. AI models, although complex, operate on data and algorithms without the emotional depth inherent in human cognition.

In conclusion, while the conceptual framework of "unlearning" or "forgetting" is present in both the AI technique and EMDR, the underlying mechanisms, objectives, and complexities differ. It's fascinating to observe how principles of neuroscience and psychology can find echoes in the realm of artificial intelligence.

https://venturebeat.com/ai/researchers-turn-to-harry-potter-to-make-ai-forget-about-copyright-material/
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“If anything, ibogaine is the hardest psychedelic to work with. But I’m here for the challenge.” - Deborah C. Mash

1. Ibogaine is a very promising psychedelic especially for curind opioid addiction. Fentanyl zombies, etc 😅
2. Ibogaine has a much harder path to FDA
3. VR is a great tool to configure set and setting while administering ibogaine in hospital (also valid for a Ketamine btw)

P.S. Great documentary to watch: NIGHT AND LIGHT: THE STORY OF IBOGA AND IBOGAINE


https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5saWJzeW4uY29tLzgxODk1L3Jzcw/episode/ZmE2NDc2YjctYmI3Mi00ZmM4LTkyZTktYzc0OTQwMTNlOTdh?ep=14
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What if DMT entities are actually mind/conchesness viruses that we are only able to detect by running our brain in "disassembler mode" using DMT.
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