Psychedelic Medicine Consultations
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Integration
reducing harm in psychedelic medicine
While in the midst of a global mental health crisis, there has been a resurgence of interest in the potential healing powers of psychedelic medicines. There are many FDA trials underway in the United States and Europe that are showing promising results for their use to help with conditions such as depression, PTSD, substance abuse, and end of life anxiety however they are still illegal on a federal level with the exception of ketamine.
In light of the above, many people are seeking psychedelic experiences despite their legal standing to foster personal growth and healing or because traditional psychiatric treatments have failed them. Individuals are turning to underground psychedelic medicine practitioners or seeking care outside of the United States, but it is often difficult for them to do so safely and effectively. When psychedelics are used with adequate preparation, research shows that results can catalyze new and healthier ways of living. When used in uncontrolled or unsafe settings, however, the experiences can be scary, disorienting, or even harmful. People may not be fully informed about the risks associated with use or they may not know how to make use of insights made during the experience to create lasting change.
Cautious Exploration
Whether you have already had a powerful psychedelic experience, a challenging one, or are considering leveraging psychedelic integration, Dr. Mesrie will support and guide you through its multiple components with the utmost care. Dr. Mesrie takes a harm reduction and non-judgemental approach whereby she empowers you to make informed choices and encourages you to educate yourself about risks and benefits of various ways you might engage with psychedelics. She would identify your intention behind engaging in a psychedelic experience and explore alternative means of accomplishing these goals.
Necessary Reflection
The profound, rapid changes many people report after a psychedelic experience may require careful reflection and integration. Dr. Mesrie will help you make sense of your experience, aid you in coping with challenging psychedelic experiences, and work with you to implement desired changes.
Services offered
Medical and psychiatric history review: Including potential contraindications for using psychedelics.
Drug interaction analysis: Discuss potential interactions between psychedelics and current prescription medications or supplements.
Risk assessment: Provide information on potential adverse reactions and risks associated with psychedelic substances.
Support Services Information: Offer details on available support services, including psychotherapy and integration.
Clinical Trials Referrals: Refer to clinical trials utilizing psychedelics.
Psychedelic Integration: Support before and after psychedelic experiences to help facilitate integration of experiences into daily life.
services not offered
Psychedelic Substance Recommendations
Practitioner Referrals
Access to Psychedelic Medicines
Important note
Dr. Mesrie does not advocate or endorse the illicit use of substances. She does however have an interest and responsibility to reduce harmful outcomes associated with psychedelic exploration. Her approach is to act within legal and ethical bounds by providing access to information and psychotherapy in order to promote mental and spiritual health and wellbeing. She does not currently offer psychedelic assisted therapy, but will, within the scope of her practice, help you prepare for and consider the rationale for future psychedelic experiences, be it through enrollment in research studies or otherwise, and help you to integrate past psychedelic experiences so that you may incorporate them constructively into your daily life.
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