John Lennon Remembered 43 Years After His Murder In New York, Psychedelic Adventures & Enduring Legacy
The world seemed to come to a momentary halt on December 8, 1980, when news that John Lennon was shot and killed as he approached his apartment building in New York City came out. Lennon’s untimely death sent shockwaves around the world. His contributions to music, activism and peace continue to inspire generations.
As we mark 43 years since Lennon's passing, his legacy as a pioneering musician, activist and symbol of peace endures. But another aspect of Lennon's life that warrants attention is his relationship with psychotropic and psychedelic substances, particularly cannabis and LSD, which played a significant role in both his creative process and personal life.
Alternative Treatment For Bipolar II Depression: Psilocybin Safe And Effective, AMA Study Finds
A COMPASS Pathways (NASDAQ: CMPS)-backed clinical trial assessing psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for bipolar II disorder has provided preliminary data on the treatment’s safety and efficacy.
Published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA Psychiatry), the pilot study’s findings suggest Safe of one 25mg dose of the biotech’s synthetic psilocybin COMP360 paired with psychotherapy for treating the mentioned mental health condition, a “treatment-resistant cyclical mood disorder” commonly associated with debilitating and difficult-to-treat depressive episodes. Read more HERE.
Bicameral Broad Defense Bill Mandates Psychedelics Clinical Trials For Active Service Members
Congressional lawmakers from both sides of the aisles and in both chambers agreed upon a large-scale defense bill that includes funding psychedelic studies for military service members.
The report on the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) released on Dec. 6 shows it ...