Pain Science Podcast Psychedelic Medicine: Exploring Their Pain Management Potential with Maya Armstrong, MD
Jul 1, 2024
Dr. Maya Armstrong, a board-certified physician in addiction and family medicine, explores psychedelic medicine for pain management. She discusses pain as an emergent property, the role of psychedelics in chronic pain and addiction, epigenetics, therapeutic potential of psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA, legal complexities, medication considerations, and new approaches for chronic pain management.
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Psychedelics for Chronic Conditions
- Western medicine excels in acute care but struggles with chronic, relapsing conditions like pain.
- Psychedelic medicine offers a potential new approach to these challenging conditions.
Pain as an Emergent Property
- Pain is an emergent property of a complex system, not just biopsychosocial.
- This means pain arises from interactions within the body and with the environment.
Talking to Patients about Pain
- Start conversations with patients by acknowledging pain's complexity and individual nature.
- Address patient concerns about the "all in your head" misconception.