Psychedelics to Treat Addiction: Dr. Dario Dornbierer, Reconnect Labs

How do you design a psychedelic trip that is predictable and effective?That frees people from cocaine addictionWithout the common current side effects of psychedelicsJust imagine being free from an addiction in a few hoursThis is what researchers and my guest today are trying to accomplishYou’ll hearhow did psychedelic studies continue in Switzerland while banned elsewherethe differences between various psychedelicswhat is ayahuasca and its DMT ingredienthow do magic mushrooms and psilocybin workLSDecstasyand the potential of psychedelics in treating depression, anxiety, and cocaine addictionMy guest, Dr. Dario Dornbierer, is the Chief Scientific Officer and a co-founder of Reconnect Labs. A psychopharmacologist who’s done his post-doc research in psychedelics – drug development in mental health.Reconnect Labs is a clinical-stage Swiss startup, a spin-off of the University of Zurich, developing psychedelic medicines for sleep, anxiety, and substance use disorders. This opens a new era in psychiatry: precision therapeutics with both immediate and long-term symptom alleviation.Hit play to step into a sleep lab, where it all started.Learn more about Reconnect Labs at:https://www.reconnect-labs.com/Timestamps0:00 Dr. Dario Dornbierer and Reconnect Labs1:19 Where Are Psychedelics Legal: LSD, Psylocybin, Ayahuasca3:40 Psychedelics to Aid Psychiatry6:02 What Are Psychedelics?12:45 How Do Psychedelics Work?16:03 What Is Ayahuasca? 20:59 The Potential of Psychedelics in Depression, Anxiety, Addictive Disorders26:40 Psilocybin vs DMT and Harmine28:29 Set and Setting of a Psychedelic Trip36:48 Developing a Predictable Trip with a Therapeutic Effect42:28 Treating Addiction with Psychedelics1:00:59 Thank You, Follow Reconnect Labs1:01:53 Follow X-Health.show, Disclaimer If you've enjoyed listening, you'll make us happy by clicking "Follow" on X-Health.show and leaving a review.The information in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. If you have any medical questions, please consult your healthcare practitioner. The opinions on the show are Alex's or her guests. The podcast does not make any responsibility or warranties about guests statements or credibility. While the podcast makes every effort to ensure that the information shared is accurate, please let us know if you have any comments, suggestions or corrections.