Psychedelic and other psychoactive substance use is increasing in non-clinical environments, including music festivals, concerts, and other large-scale gatherings. As psychedelic use expands beyond clinical settings, policymakers, healthcare systems, event operators, and researchers require evidence-informed frameworks for understanding and responding to psychoactive-related distress in...
There has recently been a resurgence of interest in psychedelic compounds based on studies demonstrating their potential therapeutic applications in treating post-traumatic stress disorder, substance abuse disorders, and treatment-resistant depression. Despite promising efficacy observed in some clinical trials, the full range of biological effects and mechanism(s) of action of these compounds...