Journal of Psychopharmacology – A New Vision for Mental Health

The Rise and Fall of the Age of Psychopharmacology

Author: Editorial 11th December 2023 0 Comments

This book has been written by Edward Shorter. The publishers say: “The Age of Psychopharmacology began with a brilliant rise in the 1950s, when for the first time science entered the study of drugs that affect the brain and mind. But, esteemed…
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Psilocybin: British study finds ‘magic mushroom’ drug can be safely used to treat depression

Author: Editorial 8th April 2022 0 Comments

Sky News reports : “A groundbreaking British study has found that the psychedelic drug psilocybin can be safely given to patients, and may be used to treat a range of mental health conditions. Recreational use of the drug – isolated from…
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Taking MDMA could help to treat alcoholism, study suggests

Author: Editorial 1st March 2021 0 Comments

Chiara Giordano reports for The Independent: “Taking MDMA could help treat alcohol addiction , according to a new study. During an eight-week trial in Bristol, 14 people with alcohol problems were given a controlled amount of the party drug, also known as ecstasy , during…
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