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Dr. Alan Davis: Psychedelic drugs as medicine

Dr. Alan Davis, from Ohio State University, will be available for interviews on Thursday, August 27, from 1-3 p.m. ET.

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Interview opportunity available: 

Thursday, August 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. ET

As state and federal restrictions on psychedelic research continue to ease, what does the latest evidence show about the drugs’ potential to treat conditions like PTSD, addiction, and depression?

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Dr. Alan Davis is an associate professor and director at the Center for Psychedelic Drug Research and Education at Ohio State University. He can discuss topics including:

  • What psychedelic drugs are and how they work;
  • Which types are being studied for therapeutic use;
  • What scientists have found, so far, about whether they are effective in treating mental health problems like PTSD or chronic pain;
  • What’s involved in therapeutic treatment using these drugs; and
  • The current regulatory landscape around psychedelics.

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