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Thomas L Robertshaw

5 papers in the library · 77 citations · publishing 2018-2022

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N,N‐dimethyltryptamine and Amazonian ayahuasca plant medicine

Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental February 17, 2022 Edward James, Joachim Keppler, Ben Sessa et al. 41 citations

Abstract Objective Reports have indicated possible uses of ayahuasca for the treatment of conditions including depression, addictions, post‐traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and specific psychoneuroendocrine immune system pathologies. The article assesses potential ayahuasca and N,N‐dimethyltryptamine (DMT) integration with contemporary healthcare. The review also seeks to provide a summary of...

Psilocybin occasioned mystical‐type experiences

Human Psychopharmacology Clinical and Experimental June 23, 2020 Edward James, Thomas L Robertshaw, Mathew Hoskins et al. 29 citations

Abstract Objective Research into psychedelic therapy models has shown promise for the treatment of specific psychiatric conditions. Mystical‐type experiences occasioned by psilocybin have been correlated with therapeutic benefits and long‐term improvements in positive mental outlook and attitudes. This article aims to provide an overview of the topic, highlight strengths and weaknesses in...

Using the pharmacy retail model to examine perceptions and biases of a UK population sample towards regulation of specific psychoactive drugs

Drug Science Policy and Law 2019 Edward James, Thomas L Robertshaw, Michael Pascoe et al. 3 citations

Background: Contemporary research indicates that the legal classifications of cannabis (Schedule 2, Class B), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (Schedule 1, Class A) and psilocybin (Schedule 1, Class A) in the United Kingdom are not entirely based on considerations of harm and therapeutic utility. The legal classifications of the substances discussed are typically determined by...

Pharmacies as potential providers of harm reduction services: A preliminary online survey

Drug Science Policy and Law 2018 Edward James, Thomas L Robertshaw, Andrew D. Westwell et al. 4 citations

Background Recreational drug use is a major cause of disease, injury, physical and mental impairment and death in developed countries such as the United Kingdom and the United States. Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and psilocybe mushrooms are recreational drugs with capacity to cause harm. Cannabis, MDMA and psilocybin have reported therapeutic...