In the complex world of mental health care, benzodiazepines represent a critical class of medications for managing conditions like anxiety, panic disorders, and insomnia. Among the most recognized names in this category are Xanax, Valium, and Ativan. While they share a common mechanism, their distinct pharmacological profiles result in different uses, effects, and potential risks. […]
Scott Ostrom’s struggle with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) began in 2007 when he returned from Iraq. Guess what now? He no longer has nightmares; he is a different person. A recent study on MDMA (a psychedelic drug), also known as Molly or Ecstasy, has shown that it can bring comfort and relief to those suffering […]
Depression is a societal menace. Millions of people worldwide deal with depression; some struggle to get by, while some get over it. A typical example is a 41-year-old sommelier in Chicago, Seth Wilson has dealt with depression and anxiety for many years. It started when Seth was 13 years old. Over time, he had to […]
A presentation was made in the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center by a psychiatrist, Salvador Roquet, in the fall of 1972. This presentation was worthy of note because the psychiatrist came from his home in Mexico City to make a presentation in an institution funded by the United States government. This presentation was about an ongoing […]
Anybody that has ever had to live and manage depressive disorder understands the struggle associated with getting an effective treatment plan; a treatment plan that works and continues to work after a long period without the unwanted side effects. We understand for a fact at Moonhaus that the use of regular therapy sessions and conventional […]
A 50-year old Peter who was a social worker in Austria was going through a very challenging time after he had been diagnosed with chronic degenerative spine disease. Since the onset of this disease, he’s tried all means possible to alleviate his pains, but all have proven futile. Peter came across a drug trial through […]
Psychedelics, the storied drugs of enlightenment from the 60s are coming back as a form of medical treatment. A recent piece of research claimed that psilocybin, which is a hallucinogen derived from magic mushrooms, can be used to relieve people who have life-threatening cancer from depression and anxiety. Other reports have also claimed similar things […]
The medicinal usage of 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) has recently been a hot topic as people debate whether or not it will be approved as a legitimate drug by the FDA. This drug, also known as Molly, directly affects brain neurotransmitters. It subsequently binds to presynaptic serotonin transporters and produces its actions. Which impacts are long-term or […]
For centuries, humans have been fascinated by substances that alter perception, emotion, and consciousness. Psychedelics sit at the center of that curiosity—not as party drugs, but as powerful tools that radically shift how the mind experiences reality. At a high level, psychedelics are known for how they influence perception, pattern recognition, and emotional processing. People […]
Music and psychedelics have long been intertwined—but why? Many people describe music as feeling deeper, more emotional, or more detailed under altered states. 🎧 This is often attributed to changes in how the brain processes sound, emotion, and memory. Genres like psychedelic rock, ambient, jazz, and electronic music were heavily shaped by artists trying to […]