What is Ego Dissolution, and Is It Helpful?

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“Ego dissolution” (or “ego death”) is the temporarily diminished sense of self that is often experienced on psychedelics. The feeling is usually captured by statements like “I felt at one with the universe” or “I lost all sense of myself”. Ego dissolution can help users incorporate less ego and more soul into their daily lives.

A Complete Guide to Psychedelic Therapy at Nushama

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Psychedelics, such as ketamine, psilocybin, and LSD, are powerful therapeutic tools capable of treating all kinds of mood disorders. Here is all the information you need to know about how psychedelic-assisted therapy works at Nushama.

Choosing the Right Ketamine Infusion Center for You

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Psychedelic therapy is growing in popularity. There are many options for choosing a clinic to receive treatment, but it’s important to choose the right one. Here are some factors to keep in mind and essential questions to ask yourself in determining the right fit for you.

Ketamine-assisted Therapy vs. Rehab to Treat Alcohol Use Disorder

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For years, rehab has been the go-to treatment for people suffering from alcohol addiction and other substance use disorders. The results have been disappointing, with most patients struggling to maintain sobriety after completing treatment. Ketamine-assisted therapy is a new, research-based treatment for people struggling with alcohol consumption that is proven to outperform rehab.

What Makes Nushama Different?

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The number of options for ketamine-assisted therapy is growing quickly, and you may be wondering how to choose the one that is right for you. Nushama happens to be quite different from most clinics—in fact, we don’t even call ourselves a “clinic,” and here are the reasons why.

What is Psychedelic Integration Therapy?

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Psychedelic integration is the process of drawing insight from an often enigmatic experience. It’s a practice of working with a professional to inform personal growth. The process of integration can even help make a “difficult” experience, a really valuable one.

Paying for Psychedelic Therapy

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The first thing to know about paying for ketamine psychedelic therapy is that it is an investment in yourself. Payment isn’t just the price of healing, it’s part of the process.

Creating Your Set and Setting for a Great Psychedelic Experience

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The warmth of the space, the aroma in air, the security in trusted company…your environment is everything during your psychedelic experience. It isn’t about what you’re ingesting, it’s about how it’s being absorbed. Set and setting can be the difference between a good trip and a challenging one.