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[Book] Entheogens and the Future of Religion

15
Feb
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[Book] Entheogens and the Future of Religion
Back in print! Yeah!! “Collectively, these essays constitute the best single inquiry into the religious significance of chemically occasioned mystical experiences that has yet appeared.” --Huston Smith, Ph.D., author of The World’s Religions We live in a time when a great many voices are calling for a spiritual renewal to address the problems that face humanity, yet the way of entheogens--one of the oldest ...more»
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Israeli researchers say more doctors should recommend marijuana to cancer patients

14
Feb
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Israeli researchers say more doctors should recommend marijuana to cancer patients
Most cancer patients currently being treated with medical marijuana are advised of the option only in the advanced stages of the illness, according to researchers. More than two-thirds of cancer patients who were prescribed medical marijuana to combat pain are reportedly satisfied with the treatment, according to a comprehensive study conducted for the first time in Israel. The study - conducted recently ...more»
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Magic mushrooms, international law and the failed ‘war on drugs’

9
Feb
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Magic mushrooms, international law and the failed ‘war on drugs’
Recent research suggesting potential therapeutic benefits of psilocybin focuses attention on the need to reform drug laws Amanda Feilding It's been a busy fortnight. First the publication of two major peer-reviewed research papers about magic mushrooms that attracted worldwide publicity. Then off to Prague for an international drugs policy symposium. And just last week, news of a large grant for our next collaborative study ...more»
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‘I Wanted To Live’: New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases

7
Feb
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‘I Wanted To Live’: New Depression Drugs Offer Hope For Toughest Cases
A club drug called "Special K" is generating a lot of buzz among researchers who study depression. That's because "Special K," which is actually an FDA-approved anesthetic named ketamine, can relieve even suicidal depression in a matter of hours. And it works on many patients who haven't responded to current antidepressants like Prozac. Those traditional drugs, which act on the brain's serotonin ...more»
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