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Psychedelic Medicine: Exploring Their Pain Management Potential with Maya Armstrong, MD

Pain Science Education

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Exploring Psychedelics for Pain Management and Mental Health

The chapter explores the therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA for chronic pain and mental health conditions such as depression and PTSD. It discusses the impact of psychedelics on neuroplasticity and the challenges in studying these substances due to limitations in assessing the human brain during psychedelic experiences. The conversation also touches on the legal complexities surrounding the use of psychedelics in the US and the importance of integrating therapies like ketamine into treatment for chronic pain.

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