How Psychedelics Could Change Palliative Care

Some in the serious illness space believe that psychedelic-assisted therapy represents a new frontier in palliative care, even though the substances remain illegal at the federal level. In recent years, research into the potential medical uses of psychedelics and ketamine has abounded. The focus to date has been concentrated on three areas: mental health, palliative […]

Psychedelics Could Be New Frontier in End-of-Life Care

Psychedelic medicines may represent a new frontier for end-of-life care, as well as psychiatric treatment. While these substances — including LSD, MDMA, psilocybin and ketamine, among others — remain illegal, grass roots support for decriminalization or medical use is growing. Meanwhile, venture capitalists and other investors are spending billions to get on the ground floor […]