by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Dr. Erica Zelfand, Psychedelics, Video
A psychedelic plant used to heal addictions. In this video by Psychedelic Spotlight, I answer common questions about the psychedelic medicine ibogaine, like: Does ibogaine work for treating opioid addiction? Does it help with kratom dependency? What’s the...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Anxiety, Depression, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Psychedelics, Video
What does psilocybin-assisted therapy look like when clients enter the clinic on antidepressant medication? Common practice is to tell patients on SSRIs and other prescription drugs that they must stop taking their psychiatric medications before they can safely take...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Articles, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Psychedelics
As more research emerges on cannabis and psychedelic substances like psilocybin, it’s becoming nearly impossible to ignore their medical merits. And as we look back on the history of these substances in the West, it’s likewise impossible to avoid concluding that the...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Articles, Dr. Erica Zelfand, Psychedelics
Bad trips are a polarizing concept in psychedelics. Acknowledging that they exist can be a source of healing. Want to start a war on social media? Post something like this: “Bad trips exist.” As somebody who has worked in the psychedelic space for years now and has...
by Erica Zelfand | Jul 13, 2023 | Advocacy, Psychedelics, Video
Unlike conventional pharmaceuticals, psychedelic medicines offer both brain chemistry-altering science and mystical experiences. The nuances and proposed mechanisms of these synergistic properties of psychedelics are explored herein, blending intangible, spiritual...
