Presenter: Erica Zelfand, ND

Original Date: December 5, 2021

In this talk we will examine the pharmacology of psilocybin and also look at “classic psychedelics,” namely psilocybin (the active constituent in “magic mushrooms”) and LSD-25 (also known as “acid”). The effects of these medicines on neurological function, chemistry, and signaling will also be reviewed, and the concepts of the default mode network (DMN), brain entropy, and child consciousness will be introduced. Finaly slides: We will also take a closer look at the role of mystical experiences, and what spirituality has to do with psychological and physiological healing.

Topics of special focus are:

• Ergolines 5:
• LSD and analogues, Ergoline - Used clinically for vasoconstriction
• Tryptamines 6.
• specifically covering in depth-Psilocybin/psilocin,DMT (ayahuasca),ibogaine.
• Phenethylamines.
• Antidepressants especially Bupropion.
• Special notes on 5-HT2A and serotonin and lit on LSD.

1.0 General and 0.5 Pharmacology (Total 1.5 CEUs) approved by OBNM