BACKGROUND: Preliminary evidence examining ibogaine in neuropsychiatric and substance use disorders is accumulating. As patient interest and off-label use grow, clinicians require an understanding of emerging dosing strategies, investigational protocols, and reported adverse effects to appropriately counsel patients and contextualize potential risks and benefits. METHODS: Databases were...
The use of ketamine for the management of neuropsychiatric conditions outside clinical settings has rapidly expanded, creating a critical need to understand diverse individual experiences. We conducted a qualitative content analysis of posts from the r/TherapeuticKetamine subreddit. From 3302 threads, the 500 highest-engagement threads (12,852 comments) were analyzed by independent coders...
Background: Amanita muscaria, commonly known as fly agaric or fly amanita, is a mushroom renowned for its distinctive appearance and psychoactive properties attributed to its compounds, ibotenic acid, and muscimol. Contemporary interest in Amanita muscaria has surged, driven by anecdotal reports of perceived psychological and medicinal benefits. Objectives: However, no clinical studies exist...