This article attempts to quantify the risks and benefits of psychedelics and considers how they may change in the future as better designed studies with larger and more heterogenous samples emerge. The early state of this research calls for caution about predicting the long-term…

🚨 Launching recruitment for a NEW clinical trial

We are seeking individuals with chronic low back pain and co-occurring depression to participate in a psychedelic study, investigating whether psilocybin can help!

Learn more and apply at hopkinspsychedelic.org/backpain

It was such a pleasure to work with Julia Sarah Rohde, Praachi Tiwari, Jed Siev, & @existwell on a comprehensive systematic review of the literature on psychedelics, OCD, and related disorders. Here's what we found! (... a 🧵).

Welcome Luna Crowley to the CPCR! Luna recently graduated from Northern Vermont University where she studied holistic health, chemistry, and anthropology. She is now studying the therapeutic effects of psilocybin in alcohol use disorder and depression, under the guidance of Dr.…

We’re hiring! Visit hopkinspsychedelic.org/employment to apply!

CPCR researchers recently published a systematic review of psychedelics and #OCD & related disorders. Led Marianna Graziosi with Julia Rohde, Praachi Tiwari, Jed Siev, and David B. Yaden. Open access link here: authors.elsevier.com/c/1ivoP7spc4mu…

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Psychedelic & Consciousness Research (CPCR) are seeking volunteers for a 5-10 minute survey study about psychedelic experiences among veterans. They are particularly interested in veterans with therapy/medicine experience(s) with…

Curious about psychedelics for cognitive impairment, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Albert Garcia-Romeu (AlChemical77) tells us all about it in his interview with The Microdose:
themicrodose.substack.com/p/cognitive-im…

If you are interested in learning more or applying for our study of…

CPCR Faculty David Yaden (David B. Yaden) wrote an essay with relevance to psychedelic research - “William James was right about our strange inner experiences: Rather than Freud’s cynicism or Jung’s enthusiasm, we need an inquisitive approach to unusual forms of consciousness”. Check…

Psychedelic experiences have real risks in recreational settings and adverse events can and do occur even in research and clinical contexts. While this information was primary for decades, the press around the positive potential of psychedelics in recent years leads us to issues…

CPCR postdoc Dr. David Rosen David S. Rosen, PhD published findings on creative flow states during jazz improvisation, available in Neuropsychologia! Check out his thread below to learn more.

For more on ongoing studies, visit hopkinspsychedelic.org/musicstudy

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CPCR Faculty Brandon and colleagues published early findings regarding the long-term effects of psychedelics on cognition, emotional processing, and personality. No significant effects were observed for the majority of outcomes. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Thank you Sandeep Nayak for a wonderful visit to Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center. A highlight was to see the session rooms. Incredible to think about the experiences in here over the twenty years. 🍄🪄🧠

CPCR Faculty Brandon and colleagues just published findings showing evidence of Mystical Experience and Ego Dissolution being unique mechanisms underlying Psilocybin Therapy versus SSRI Treatment using a sophisticated parallel multiple mediation method. The authors also found…

We are looking for a licensed clinician to help with psychedelic research studies at the CPCR. Position will involve monitoring psychedelic administration sessions. Please consider applying to our Psychiatric Therapist position here or spread the news: jobs.jhu.edu/job-invite/113……

Interested in getting involved with psychedelic science while getting research experience and training? Consider applying to our Research Program Coordinator position studying the effects of psilocybin for chronic low back pain and depression! A great post-undergraduate and…

Last week, CPCR faculty Albert Garcia-Romeu, David Yaden, and Brandon Weiss shared a panel with Caleigh Propes to discuss psychedelic therapies in healthcare. Great work and thank you Johns Hopkins Carey Business School for hosting! AlChemical77 David B. Yaden Brandon Caleigh Propes

Just received word that as of yesterday the SB 139 bill has passed both the senate and the house, and is on its way to the Indiana Governor for signing! A longer process than I had originally understood. Well done Jared Moffat, Maddie Augustus, & Kip Tew!!

One year since I joined Johns Hopkins Psychedelic Research Center with the most wonderful set of people I could ever imagine working with.
So much has happened in the past year, and so much remains to unfold. I look forward to what is in store for the next year.
Here is my favorite picture of Baltimore: