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13 Nushama Practices for Safe Psychedelic Therapy

As the field of psychedelic therapy continues to gain traction, it is becoming increasingly important for practitioners to ensure their treatments are safe and effective. Nushama is at the forefront of this conversation, constantly putting its members first and determining the best ways to care for them, from our treatment to year-round programming. Here are thirteen practices we’ve identified essential for providing our members the highest quality care.

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The Mental Health Crisis: Now Is the Time for Psychedelics

In 2022, Nushama conducted a national study on mental health, unveiling some surprising statistics. Drawing from a diverse sample of 1,300 Americans, this survey focuses on their attitudes toward mental health and the use of psychedelics as a potential solution.

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Psychiatric vs. Psychedelic Medicine for the Treatment of Mood Disorders

Mood disorders are among the most common mental health conditions and can significantly impact quality of life. They are often treated with psychiatric medication, which can mask symptoms, but psychedelic therapy is emerging as a viable alternative. This treatment can help people identify and process the root of their trauma, reframing their narrative for long-lasting results when combined with therapy and integration.

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

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.

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How to Cope with Seasonal Stress, Anxiety & Depression

The holiday season is often portrayed in movies and commercials as a time of pure joy and happiness. For many, however, this time of year can lead to an increase in stress, anxiety, and depression, ultimately resulting in the holiday blues. Why is this, and what can be done about it?

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Ketamine vs. SSRIs to Treat Depression

Depression can be treated in a number of ways. The traditional SSRI treatment is effective for some, but not for everyone. Studies on ketamine have shown that it is very helpful with depression, especially when other treatments have not been able to help as much.

illustration of roads showing off label and on label use of ketamine

Ketamine FDA Approval & Off-label Use

The use of ketamine is considered “on-label” when it is used for medical purposes that the FDA has approved it for. When it is used for other conditions that are not covered by the FDA designation, then the use is considered “off-label”.

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Comparing Psychedelics for Therapy: Legality, Efficacy & Safety

Psychedelic therapy for anxiety and depression is a hot topic these days. You may have heard about it on Michael Pollan’s recent Netflix series, How to Change Your Mind. The series devotes each episode to a different psychedelic medicine including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline. These four drugs all have their own benefits and drawbacks, similarly to ketamine. Let’s take a look at each drug’s legal status, safety concerns and indicated uses.

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Nushama member sittingi in a chair receiving a ketamine infusion

13 Nushama Practices for Safe Psychedelic Therapy

As the field of psychedelic therapy continues to gain traction, it is becoming increasingly important for practitioners to ensure their treatments are safe and effective. Nushama is at the forefront of this conversation, constantly putting its members first and determining the best ways to care for them, from our treatment to year-round programming. Here are thirteen practices we’ve identified essential for providing our members the highest quality care.

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sand dune with split shadow depicting psychedelic vs. psychiatric medicine for the treatment of mood disorders

Psychiatric vs. Psychedelic Medicine for the Treatment of Mood Disorders

Mood disorders are among the most common mental health conditions and can significantly impact quality of life. They are often treated with psychiatric medication, which can mask symptoms, but psychedelic therapy is emerging as a viable alternative. This treatment can help people identify and process the root of their trauma, reframing their narrative for long-lasting results when combined with therapy and integration.

Read More
person walking off into the distance on a road lined with trees

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

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.

Read More
two people holding hands over coffee during hard times

How to Cope with Seasonal Stress, Anxiety & Depression

The holiday season is often portrayed in movies and commercials as a time of pure joy and happiness. For many, however, this time of year can lead to an increase in stress, anxiety, and depression, ultimately resulting in the holiday blues. Why is this, and what can be done about it?

Read More
man standing with eyes closed against a wall with shadows

Ketamine vs. SSRIs to Treat Depression

Depression can be treated in a number of ways. The traditional SSRI treatment is effective for some, but not for everyone. Studies on ketamine have shown that it is very helpful with depression, especially when other treatments have not been able to help as much.

Read More
illustration of roads showing off label and on label use of ketamine

Ketamine FDA Approval & Off-label Use

The use of ketamine is considered “on-label” when it is used for medical purposes that the FDA has approved it for. When it is used for other conditions that are not covered by the FDA designation, then the use is considered “off-label”.

Read More
ketamine, mdma, mescaline, lsd, psilocybin molecules

Comparing Psychedelics for Therapy: Legality, Efficacy & Safety

Psychedelic therapy for anxiety and depression is a hot topic these days. You may have heard about it on Michael Pollan’s recent Netflix series, How to Change Your Mind. The series devotes each episode to a different psychedelic medicine including LSD, psilocybin, MDMA and mescaline. These four drugs all have their own benefits and drawbacks, similarly to ketamine. Let’s take a look at each drug’s legal status, safety concerns and indicated uses.

Read More
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