Fundamentals of psychedelics

Voytek Bereza, a UK-licensed prescribing neuropsychopharmacist returns for a new lecture covering the fundamentals of psychedelic medicine. The lecture includes:

• A review of the new Australian Government approval of MDMA and psilocybin as medicines coming into effect 1 July 2023.

• A comparison of key psychedelic compounds including ecstasy, magic mushrooms, DMT, LSD and ketamine covering effect, duration of action, and safety.

• A review of the most up-to-date scientific data on their efficacy and use in depression, anxiety and PTSD.

• A brief history of where the medicines originated from in nature including common cacti and mushroom species.

• How psychedelics might be used to improve people's nature connectedness and help more people address the environmental crisis.

The lecture will last for 30 minutes and will be followed by a 15-minute forum-style questions and answer session. For anyone who would like to stay further, there is also the opportunity for attendees to experience a temporary, non-drug-induced hallucinogenic state using stroboscopics.