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When
SaturdayApril 5
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Where
University of Newcastle NUspace X320
Level 3
Cnr Hunter & Auckland St
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tickets
FreeChange My Mind: Psychedelic Medicine
After prohibiting use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, for decades, Australia now finds itself a global leader in the adoption of MDMA therapy to treat PTSD. It has also been legal since 2023 for psychiatrists to prescribe psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. Join Rebecca Huntley and Sarah Napthali who will share their personal experiences of psychedelic medicine and explore the history, controversy, and transformative potential of the treatment. Hosted by Steph Harmon.
This event is free; no bookings required.
The Speakers
Rebecca Huntley
After prohibiting use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, for decades, Australia now finds itself a global leader in the adoption of MDMA therapy to treat PTSD. It has also…
Sarah Napthali
After prohibiting use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, for decades, Australia now finds itself a global leader in the adoption of MDMA therapy to treat PTSD. It has also…
Steph Harmon
After prohibiting use of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, for decades, Australia now finds itself a global leader in the adoption of MDMA therapy to treat PTSD. It has also…
BY THE ARTIST/S
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My Year of Psychedelics
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