Miami is Healing Through Psychedelic Medicine

Miami, FL – August 11, 2022 – What was once a largely unexplored and frowned upon realm in science has now taken the front seat in medicine: Psychedelic medicine is a topic of discussion amongst medical professionals throughout the world, and more recently in Miami.

The re-emergence of psychedelics like LSD and Psilocybin have recently been making waves in the medical community as “tools for self discovery and those facing addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD and other mental ailments” (The Love Discovery Institute). Other plant based psychoactive medicines like ayahuasca and peyote, typically associated with religious practices and rituals, have also attracted the attention of medical professionals, mental health advocates, and general enthusiasts.

From psychedelics specialists like Dustin Robinson, co-founder of Mr. Psychedelic Law and Nucleus, and Lauren Taus, Ketamine Therapist and Trainer at the Psychedelic Coalition for Health, to former NBA basketball player and mental health advocate Lamar Odom, advocates sing the praises of healing through psychedelic medicine.

“My entire life I was led to believe, through false social constructs, that these psychedelic medicines were bad for your brain. The research I read and my own personal experience proved to me that it was the complete opposite – these medicines can really help an enormous amount of people,” says Dustin, who launched Mr. Psychedelic Law, a non-profit that focuses on using medical and spiritual research to drive legal reform around psychedelic medicines, in 2019 with Dr. Michelle Weiner. “There is tremendous research being conducted internationally. MDMA is in phase 3 clinical trials; psilocybin is in phase 2 clinical trials; and several other psychedelic compounds are in clinical trials.”

In Miami, this community has been vocally advocating for the integration of psychedelics in medicine, hosting a number of panel discussions, community events, and more recently, yearly conventions in the city. “Miami is a hub for business and innovation – that includes some of the most influential and progressive individuals in the world,” Dustin adds. “The psychedelic community in Miami is tremendous and we are working closely with the city to further research. I do not expect psychedelic medicines to be legalized in Florida in the next couple years, however, I believe the Miami community can play an integral role in helping break the stigma around these medicines.”

Written by Raquel Martinez

Photos from the ‘Psychedelic Medicine: The Future of Mental Health Panels’ Hosted by Nucleus hosted at Space and Space Park, earlier this year. Every month the Psychedelic Series features exerts in the psychedelics space, including CEOs, doctors, lawyers, and celebrities.  These in person events have expanded to locations throughout the country including New York, Chicago, and California, as well as internationally in London.