Renewed interest in psychedelics
Prestigious international institutions have initiated robust psychedelic research programs. Does Australia risk being left behind if it doesn’t do the same?
Psychedelic Drugs Could be the Answer
New research published in the Australian Psychologist Journal claims Australia is missing out on the benefits of using psychedelic drugs to treat a range of mental health illnesses.
The need for Psychedelic Research
On 9th April 2018 The Project (Channel Ten) interviewed PRISM co-founders Dr Stephen Bright and Steve McDonald about the need for Australia to embrace formal research into psychedelic medicines.
Australia is Missing Out
Australia is missing out on a global “renaissance” of research into use of psychedelic drugs to treat mental health problems, two psychologists say.
TEDx: The Psychedelic Renaissance
Dr Stephen Bright speaking at TEDx UniMelb on the psychedelic renaissance.
MDMA could help treat veterans with PTSD, scientists say
Scientists believe the illegal drug MDMA, also known as ecstasy, has an untapped potential to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). But they say plans to test the drug on war veterans in [...]
A Critical Analysis of Psychedelics and Psychology
This presentation was delivered by PRISM Vice-President Dr Stephen Bright at a fundraising seminar and dinner held at The Melbourne Brain Centre, Parkville on 8th April 2016.
Reflections on Beyond Psychedelics 2016
PRISM Vice President Dr Stephen Bright reflects on his attendance as a guest speaker at Beyond Psychedelics 2016 in Prague.
The Psychedelia Podcast: Interview with Stephen Bright
Dr Stephen Bright talks to The Psychedelia Podcast about the problems facing the psychedelic movement in Australia
The Project on microdosing & MDMA therapy
The Project covers Microdosing & MDMA therapy with Dr Stephen Bright (NDRI & PRISM)
Interview with Dr Bright on psychedelic psychotherapy
Dr Stephen Bright, a Psychologist working at Curtin University discusses psychedelic therapy.
MDMA Can Cure PTSD
Paul Gregoire from Sydney Criminal Lawyers spoke with PRISM’s Dr Stephen Bright about treating PTSD with MDMA-assisted therapy.
Interview with Dr Bright on ABC 720
An interview with Dr Stephen Bright on why Australia needs to mount a clinical trial of MDMA-assisted therapy sooner rather than later.
Beyond Harm Reduction: Acknowledging the Benefits of Drug Use
In September 2016 PRISM’s Vice President Dr Stephen Bright spoke at Beyond Psychedelics, a global multidisciplinary psychedelic forum held in Prague, Czech Republic.
MDMA for Soldiers?
Could returned servicemen with war-ravaged hearts and minds soon be given MDMA to smooth their way back into society?
Australia should be initiating a psychedelic research program
A recent review in Pharmacological Reviews highlights that over the last decade, a renaissance has occurred in psychedelic drug research
The Psychedelic Inquirer: PRISM Interview (podcast)
Click here to listen: https://soundcloud.com/enpsychedelia/the-psychedelic-inquirer-prism-interview
Considering the Recreational Benefits of Currently Prohibited Drugs
Some drugs that have therapeutic benefits are banned because of emerging patterns of use that do not conform to dominant paradigms. Such policies are often driven by morality rather than evidence.
Neurons to Nirvana panel discussion in Melbourne
In April 2014 PRISM’s President Martin Williams and Vice President Stephen Bright were invited to join a panel discussion at the Melbourne screening of Neurons to Nirvana,
Illicit drugs offer ‘alternative cure’
Illegal recreational drugs including LSD, ecstasy and cannabis should be considered as alternative treatments for conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety,
Psychoactive drugs as treatments
4BC Health and Wellbeing: MDMA has been proven to help treat Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Research suggests that Psychoactive drugs like MDMA and LSD have other therapeutic benefits.
APSAD 2013: Beyond Harm Reduction: Acknowledging Psychoactive Benefits
PRISM will be presenting a panel discussion at the 2013 Australian Professional Society on Alcohol and other Drugs Scientific Conference 24-27 November in Brisbane.
Call for ecstasy to treat trauma stress
Story by Jill Stark, published in The Sunday Age (Melbourne) ECSTASY pills would be given to Australian bushfire victims, flood survivors and soldiers suffering post-traumatic stress disorder,