"Psilocybin Therapy" | Performed by Karen Flores
Summary
TLDRThe video explores the potential of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, to help people overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD). It begins with a humorous anecdote about comedian Nick Kroll's mushroom experience, then transitions into the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin. Research, including clinical trials, shows that psilocybin can reset brain function, reduce heavy drinking, and even help some individuals quit alcohol entirely. The video also touches on the broader implications of psychedelic therapy for mental health, addiction, and its ongoing legal challenges in the U.S.
Takeaways
- 🍄 Nick Kroll had a humorous experience on magic mushrooms, dubbing himself the 'kelp monster' while covered in seaweed on a beach.
- 🧠 Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been shown to help people with depression, anxiety, and now addiction, especially alcohol use disorder (AUD).
- 📊 AUD affects 15 million people aged 12 and older in the US, with 140,000 annual deaths caused by alcohol-related issues, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death.
- 🧪 Psilocybin-assisted therapy involves patients taking psilocybin in a controlled environment, followed by therapy sessions aimed at reducing alcohol consumption and dependence.
- 👨⚕️ Participants in psilocybin trials, such as John Costas, experienced life-changing visions that helped them break free from alcohol addiction.
- 🐭 Prior animal studies suggested that psilocybin could reset neurological pathways, helping addicts regain self-control by stabilizing neurotransmitters like glutamate.
- 📉 A clinical trial showed that 83% of participants reduced heavy drinking, with 48% quitting entirely, attributing their success more to psilocybin than therapy.
- 👩👦 The pandemic exacerbated alcohol addiction, particularly among mothers, contributing to the rise of 'wine mom culture' and increased drinking habits.
- 🔁 Traditional treatments like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) have a high relapse rate, leading many to seek alternative therapies like psilocybin for long-term recovery.
- 🚨 Despite promising results, psilocybin remains illegal in many places and carries the risk of triggering psychosis, though some states like Colorado are moving toward legalization for therapeutic use.
Q & A
What is the primary focus of the script?
-The script focuses on psilocybin therapy, using the active ingredient in magic mushrooms to help individuals with alcohol use disorder (AUD) overcome addiction.
How does psilocybin therapy work for treating alcohol use disorder?
-Psilocybin therapy involves administering psilocybin, followed by therapy sessions. Participants often experience vivid, transformative trips that alter their perspective on alcohol, diminishing their desire to drink.
What are some of the positive outcomes of psilocybin therapy mentioned in the script?
-According to the script, 83% of participants in the study saw a decline in heavy drinking, and 48% reported quitting alcohol entirely after the therapy. The therapy helped patients reshape their relationship with alcohol and supported long-term sobriety.
What was the initial hypothesis behind using psilocybin therapy for addiction?
-Researchers hypothesized that psilocybin could provide addicts with a neurological reset, enhancing self-control and making it easier to abstain from harmful substances, as evidenced by animal studies where alcoholic rats exhibited improved brain function and control after psilocybin therapy.
What personal experiences were shared by participants in the psilocybin trials?
-Participants like John Costas and Mary Beth Orr shared transformative experiences, including vivid visions and encounters that significantly changed their perspectives on drinking and helped them maintain sobriety.
What challenges do existing alcohol use disorder treatments face?
-Current treatments like Alcoholics Anonymous and medications have a high relapse rate, with about half of individuals relapsing within 6 to 12 months. Many find that traditional methods do not provide lasting results.
What are the legal and safety considerations surrounding psilocybin therapy?
-Psilocybin is currently federally illegal in many places, and improper use can cause adverse effects such as psychosis. However, recent developments, like Colorado legalizing psilocybin in licensed centers, indicate a shift towards using psychedelics in clinical settings for mental health and addiction treatment.
What impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on alcohol consumption?
-The pandemic has increased alcohol consumption, particularly among women and mothers, with many turning to drinking as a way to cope with loneliness and stress, contributing to a rise in alcohol use disorder.
Why is psilocybin therapy considered promising for addiction treatment?
-Psilocybin therapy is seen as promising because it addresses the psychological and emotional aspects of addiction through transformative experiences, providing a potential 'reset' for individuals struggling with dependency.
What future implications does the script suggest for psilocybin therapy?
-The script suggests that with ongoing research and gradual legalization, psilocybin therapy could become a widely accepted and effective treatment for addiction, mental health issues, and other disorders, offering hope for those struggling with substance abuse.
Outlines
🍄 Nick Kroll's Kelp Monster Experience and Psilocybin's Surprising Benefits
Comedian Nick Kroll shares a bizarre story of taking magic mushrooms and feeling fantastic as his friends covered him in sea kelp, dubbing himself the 'kelp monster.' While this might sound like pure nonsense, psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) has proven therapeutic potential. In clinical settings, psilocybin has helped people overcome depression, anxiety, and addiction. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) is a growing issue in the U.S., with millions affected and over 140,000 annual deaths. This script explores psilocybin therapy's potential to help individuals struggling with AUD.
🧠 Psilocybin Therapy: The Key to Overcoming Alcoholism
The video introduces the case of John Costas, a participant in NYU's psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy trial. John experienced a life-altering trip, envisioning a liquor bottle disintegrating in the desert, which helped him confront his alcohol addiction. Psilocybin therapy offers such profound therapeutic effects. This section explains how scientific rat studies showed psilocybin's ability to increase self-control by stabilizing brain function, hinting at its effectiveness in treating addiction. Researchers believe that the substance can offer a 'neurological reset,' aiding individuals in their recovery from harmful dependencies.
🌈 Healing Journeys: Patients Share Transformative Psilocybin Experiences
This section discusses how psilocybin therapy works, focusing on personal accounts of participants like Mary Beth Orr, who experienced vivid, emotional visions that shifted her perspective on alcohol. Clinical trials revealed significant success rates, with 83% of patients reducing heavy drinking and 48% quitting altogether. The therapy helped people like Orr and Costas achieve long-term sobriety by addressing the emotional and psychological roots of their addiction through therapeutic psilocybin 'trips.' The transformative experiences underscore the potential of psilocybin as a powerful tool for overcoming addiction.
🍷 Alcoholism and the Pandemic's Impact on Mothers
Alcoholism has affected a wide range of individuals, with the pandemic exacerbating the issue for many, especially mothers. This section dives into the rise of 'wine mom culture,' where alcohol became a coping mechanism during COVID-19, leading to increased consumption among women. Traditional treatments like Alcoholics Anonymous often fail to provide long-term relief, as seen with individuals like JG, who struggled with alcoholism despite attending AA. The story highlights how psilocybin therapy has offered new hope for those labeled 'treatment-resistant,' with John Costas achieving sobriety after his transformative psilocybin experience.
⚖️ Legalization, Risks, and the Future of Psilocybin Therapy
Psilocybin remains federally illegal, and while it shows promise in treating addiction, depression, and PTSD, it also carries risks, including triggering psychotic episodes in rare cases. This section addresses the legal and safety concerns surrounding psilocybin, along with its potential benefits for mental health. The Wall Street Journal and other sources note the growing recognition of psilocybin's therapeutic potential, with Colorado even legalizing its use in licensed centers. Despite its potential risks, psilocybin could play a pivotal role in future mental health and addiction treatment strategies.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Psilocybin Therapy
💡Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
💡Addiction
💡Therapeutic Trip
💡Glutamate Production
💡Clinical Trials
💡Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
💡Wine Mom Culture
💡Neurological Reset
💡Legalization of Psilocybin
Highlights
Comedian Nick Kroll shared his humorous experience of becoming the 'kelp monster' while on magic mushrooms.
Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, has been shown to help treat depression and anxiety in controlled, clinical settings.
New research is exploring how psilocybin can help individuals overcome alcohol use disorder (AUD), a condition affecting 15 million people in the U.S.
Every year, over 140,000 people die from alcohol-related causes, making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the U.S.
A clinical trial at New York University showed that psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy led to life-changing experiences for people struggling with alcohol dependency.
John Costas, a participant in the NYU study, described a powerful vision where he saw a liquor bottle disintegrating in a desert, helping him quit alcohol.
Mary Beth Orr, another participant, had vivid and emotional encounters during her psilocybin experience, which led to her sobriety.
83% of participants in the NYU trial saw a decline in heavy drinking, and 48% quit alcohol completely.
Prior animal studies with alcoholic rats showed that psilocybin therapy increased glutamate production, enhancing brain function related to self-control and addiction recovery.
Psilocybin therapy is emerging as a promising alternative to traditional AUD treatments, which have a high relapse rate.
John Costas has been sober for seven years after undergoing psilocybin therapy, where he envisioned 'killing off his addiction' during a symbolic out-of-body experience.
Psilocybin is currently illegal in most places, but it has shown potential in helping people with depression, PTSD, and addiction.
Despite concerns about triggering psychosis, psilocybin is being investigated for safe use in clinical settings to treat psychiatric disorders.
Colorado recently legalized psilocybin for use in licensed centers, marking a step forward in psychedelic therapy for mental health and addiction issues.
Psilocybin therapy represents a future where psychedelics can be used responsibly to help individuals struggling with alcohol addiction achieve lasting sobriety.
Transcripts
comedian Nick Kroll took magic mushrooms
on the beach with his friends
as they started reaching their Peak high
crow realized his friends were covering
him with sea kelp and he felt fantastic
as he dubbed himself the kelp monster
Crow later spoke on this experience
saying I couldn't even fathom wanting to
remove this effing detritus from the sea
sounds like absolute nonsense
taking shrooms can make you do some
crazy things
but when taken in a psychiatric office
shrooms have previously been proven to
help people with depression and anxiety
but now shrooms can help people overcome
addiction
today we're going to take a trip into
the magical world of psilocybin therapy
using the active ingredient in magic
mushrooms to help those who suffer from
alcohol use disorder or AUD for short
Smithsonian August 26 2022 warns that 15
million people ages 12 and older suffer
from alcohol use disorder and every year
more than 140
000 people die as a result of
alcohol-related causes
alcohol is now the third leading
preventable cause of death in the United
States
first we will go through the process of
psilocybin therapy second we will dwell
on the background behind shroom therapy
and finally we will understand the
implications of psilocybin therapy where
everyone can heal from a good trip
struggling alcoholic John Costas was a
participant in the psilocybin-assisted
Psychotherapy clinical trial conducted
at New York University in his first
session John reports having a
life-changing trip as he saw a liquor
bottle disintegrating in the middle of
the desert
these are the types of therapeutic trips
patients had during the child process so
let's dig deeper into first the initial
premise of the study second how
psilocybin therapy works and finally the
positive outcomes of the study
before the NYU psilocybin trial
researchers hypothesized using
scientific rat modeling how psilocybin
could help addicts
discover Magazine February 23 2022
suggests that taking a trip could give
addicts a neurological reset that makes
it easier for them to ditch harmful
substances
researchers in Germany noted that these
alcoholic rats had a decrease in
glutamate production and necessary
neurotransmitter for learning and memory
brain function
after the therapy study the rat's
glutamate production levels increased
stabilizing their ability to exhibit
self-control and allowing them to
execute abstinence from addictive
substances letting those rats skip out
on those AAA meetings
let's take a look at how psilocybin
therapy works drama Psychiatry August 24
2022 reveals inspired by the rat trial
NYU psilocybin researchers conducted a
clinical trial on people diagnosed with
alcohol dependency
patients were administered to capsule
orally containing psilocybin afterwards
they were given therapy and tested for
abstinence for the 32-week period
participant in the therapy study Mary
Beth Orr describes her trip as seeing
Vivid splashes of color Fantastical
creatures and an emotional encounter
with her deceased father
like Mary Beth Orr after receiving the
drug participants described experiencing
trips that changed her entire
perspective on drinking leaving them
with a diminished desire to drink
CNN August 24 2022 highlights that 83 of
patients who use psilocybin saw a
decline in heavy drinking while 48
reported quitting alcohol use entirely
after the therapy study Mary Beth Orr is
now three years sober and is one of many
who attribute her sobriety to the
psilocybin more than the therapy
prior to treatment John costos was an
alcoholic since the age of 12. when he
was a college student he started his
days bright and early with liquor for
breakfast
he like many other young adults fell
victim to alcohol addiction his
experience is similar to many others
with the same background which we will
discuss through first alcoholism
affecting mothers and second a bright
treatments failing alcoholics today
alcoholism can affect anybody but in
recent years the pandemic has made
excessive drinking for women especially
moms worse as they started to
participate in the growing trend of wine
mom culture
20 years sober recovering alcoholic and
Anonymous mother admits she fell off the
wagon explaining once covet hit she
started drinking two glasses of Prosecco
every night to ease the loneliness and
fear
men and women are currently falling
victim to the bottle more than ever
meanwhile Alcoholics Anonymous and AUD
treatments are ineffective because for
many they don't last in the long term
medical news today August 29 2022
comments although there are medications
available to treat AUD about half of the
individuals with the disorder tend to
relapse within 6 to 12 months of
treatment
JG was not a serious Drinker until law
school to cope with the stress of school
he turned to alcohol
after years of dependency on liquor JG
turned to Alcoholics Anonymous but after
continuous binges he gave up hope and to
make matters worse the program blamed
him leading JG into a whirlwind of
despair
John costos was labeled as treatment
resistance until he underwent psilocybin
therapy after the therapy study John is
happy to report he has been sober for
seven years now after having an out of
Body Experience on shrooms where he saw
himself get stabbed in the neck with the
sword
I know this sounds gruesome but John
said it wasn't that bad rather he saw it
as killing off his addiction
John's outcome is when scientists are
hopeful to repeat in the future with
this treatment we will uncover the
implications of psilocybin therapy as we
discuss first the legalization of
shrooms and second a bright future ahead
if we can use psilocybin in therapy
currently psilocybin is federally
illegal and if not taken properly can
cause schizophrenia
wired August 31st 2022 details though it
happens rarely psychedelics can trigger
psychotic episodes it's a matter of when
not if a high-profile adverse event
occurs during psychedelic treatment
however psilocybin has previously been
proven to help people with depression
and PTSD
The Wall Street Journal August 24 2022
affirms the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration now
agrees that psychedelics hold promise in
psychiatric care and that it was
exploring the establishment of a task
force in order to assess how these
medications could be used safely in a
clinical setting
Time Magazine November 11 2022 reflects
that Colorado has now voted to legalize
shrooms enabling people to use them in
license centers taking a step towards
using psychedelics and conferencing
mental health and addiction issues
first we strolled on the process of
psilocybin therapy second we took a ride
through alcohol use disorder and its
problems finally we dove into the future
where shrooms can be used for good
psilocybin and shrooms can be used with
therapy to help those who suffer from
alcohol use disorder abstained from
alcohol
notice scientists aren't telling you to
go to the beach and become the next kelp
monster but rather to take shrooms if
you're looking to stop the cycle of
addiction
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