Chronic Pain

Living with what doesn’t go away

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Chronic pain reshapes lives and brains alike. We share research, therapies, and human stories that show pain management isn’t just about the body — it’s about understanding the whole system.

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Human Journeys
Living With Chronic Illness: A Story of Hope and Resilience With Gigi Robinson

Appearing in Sports Illustrated and writing a children's book about chronic illness, Gigi Robinson is…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery
Psychedelic Therapy
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery

How long ketamine pain relief lasts depends on the dose, the type of pain, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Beyond Painkillers. Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain Relief
Psychedelic Therapy

When Chronic Pain Doesn’t Stop, Could Ketamine Therapy Be the Answer?

With evidence growing, ketamine infusions stand out as a new option in chronic pain care, addressing both pain and mood.

Written by: Anna Lindner
The Fight for 7-OHM: Inside the Movement to Legitimize a Controversial New Plant Medicine
Psychedelic Therapy
The Fight for 7-OHM: Inside the Movement to Legitimize a Controversial New Plant Medicine

A new conversation (and controversy) is unfolding around 7-OHM in the world of plant medicine.

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Anna Steinzeig

Editorial Picks

What to Know About Ketamine Therapy for Chronic Pain Management
Psychedelic Therapy
What to Know About Ketamine Therapy for Chronic Pain Management

Is ketamine for chronic pain effective? Explore treatment options, effectiveness, and what patients should know…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
THCA vs THC: What’s the Difference?
Psychedelic Therapy
THCA vs. THC: What's the Difference?

What Is THCA? Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) is the most abundant cannabinoid found in the fresh,…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Psychedelic Therapy
THCV vs. THC: What’s the Difference?

The universe of cannabinoids may seem complicated: besides well-known CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), there…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Grischa Judanin
Psychedelic Therapy
How Long Does Ketamine Pain Relief Last? From Infusion to Recovery

How long ketamine pain relief lasts depends on the dose, the type of pain, and…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Christopher Gauci
Psychedelic Therapy Clinic Offering Guided Sessions
Psychedelic Therapy
How to Choose a Psychedelic Therapy Clinic Offering Guided Sessions

Navigate providers offering guided sessions — with insights from Clínica Synaptica in Barcelona.

Written by: Anna Lindner
Science & Research
Can Magic Mushrooms Help With Alzheimer's?

A woman suffering from severe Alzheimer's regained functions after a dose of psilocybin.

Written by: Jason Najum
Science & Research
Brain Changes After One Psilocybin Treatment

A new study has revealed anatomical changes in the human brain for up to one…

Expert-Reviewed by: Dr. Amy Reichelt
COMPASS Psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression
Science & Research
Psilocybin for Treatment-Resistant Depression Could Help Shape the Future of Mental Health

COMPASS Pathways speaks to States of Mind about its Phase 3 results and what’s next…

Expert-Reviewed by: Arielle Tandowski
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