The newsletter this week covers promising results on THC/CBD in dementia care. It also includes questions regarding CBD product labels, important drug interactions during chemotherapy and an extensive roundup of psychedelic research covering personality changes, brain imaging and addiction therapy.
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THC/CBD Oil reduces agitation in Dementia Patients
In a clinical trial, purified THC/CBD oils reduced the agitation of dementia patients. This is a distressing symptom for both patients and their caregivers. These findings increase interest in using cannabinoid approaches to treat neuropsychiatric dementia symptoms, particularly when conventional medication has negative side effects.
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CBDA Rich Cannabis Extract Inhibits Epilepsy Linked Sodium Channels More Than Purified CBDA. Marijuana Herald
In a new research, it was found that CBDA-rich extracts of cannabis inhibited sodium channel activity linked with epilepsy stronger than CBDA pure. This study supports the need to investigate whole extract cannabinoid formulations where minor components may have a greater impact on biological activity than isolated molecules.
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Many hemp-derived CBD Products Do Not Have Accurate Labeling
The findings of a new study confirm that CBD hemp-derived products often do not live up to their claims on the labels, causing concern about unregulated CBD markets. These findings highlight the need for more rigorous testing and standards for wellness products or therapeutic aids.
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Can CBD oil be used during chemotherapy? (Dr. Andrew Weil)
Dr. Andrew Weil discusses CBD’s growing popularity during chemotherapy. This includes its role in helping to ease treatment-related side effects and improving the quality of your life. This article also highlights a clinical fact: Patients using CBD along with cancer treatment are advised to discuss this with their healthcare team, as cannabinoids may interact with drugs processed by the liver.
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Journal of Psychopharmacology – Psychedelics linked to lasting increases in openness and drops in neuroticism
The findings of a new study suggest that the psychedelic experience can result in lasting personality changes such as an increase in openness, reduced neuroticism and reduced neuroticism. This study helps explain why psychedelic users continue to report changes in self-perception and outlook long after their acute experiences.
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Brain Imaging Analysis Reveals how psychedelics rewire neural circuits (PsyPost).
International brain imaging analyses shed light on the way psychedelics affect communication between neural circuits related to perception, emotion and self-processing. This work connects the subjective effects of psychoedelics to measurable changes in network activity.
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Journal of Psychedelic Studies, Journal of Psychedelic Studies Integrating Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy Into the Treatment of Addiction in Czech Republic
The paper explores the integration of psychedelic assisted psychotherapy into addiction treatment in Czech Republic. Discussions connect psychedelic treatment to real-world systems of addiction care, such as training for clinical staff, regulatory processes, access by patients, and other practical aspects.
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Fabricated Ancestrality – The Sonoran desert toad, Psychedelic globalization and the ecopolitics of 5-MeO DMT (ScienceDirect).
This article examines the way global demand of 5-MeO DMT shaped narratives about Sonoran desert geckos, including claims to tradition, authenticity, or ancestral use. The paper also discusses the impact of commercialization on both species conservation as well as stories that are used to justify psychoactive substances.
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