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Jason Najum

Jason Najum's work has appeared in many industry-leading publications, covering topics ranging from cleantech start-ups to travel and culture. He's currently Microdose's Managing Editor and Senior Writer. Write him at jason@microdose.buzz and see his work at www.jasonnajum.com

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Science

13 Oct 2023

FDA Issues Warning Letter for Ketamine

The FDA has issued a warning letter regarding the use of ketamine outside of FDA-approved conditions....

By Jason Najum

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Science

11 Oct 2023

New Study Shows Microdoses Reduce Compulsive Behavior (in rats)

A new study in rodents shows that low doses of psilocybin increase resilience to stress and lower compulsive actions....

By Jason Najum

Breaking News, Law & Politics

8 Oct 2023

Breaking News: California Governor Vetoes Psychedelics Decriminalization Bill

California governor has vetoed a major psychedelic decrim bill, but supports a comprehensive law that establishes guidelines for regulated therapeutic access....

By Jason Najum

Science

6 Oct 2023

New Study Shows Spravato Effective When Combined With SSRIs

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Spravato’s esketamine was more effective than a commonly prescribed drug in treating treatment-resistant depression....

By Jason Najum

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Law & Politics

29 Sep 2023

Canadian Military Veteran Receives Approval for Psilocybin Therapy

Health Canada has granted permission for a Canadian military veteran to receive much-needed psilocybin therapy....

By Jason Najum

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Science

26 Sep 2023

Positive Data from Small Pharma’s New Study Combining DMT & SSRIs

Topline results from Small Pharma's Phase Ib study exploring the interaction between SSRIs and SPL026, the company’s DMT drug....

By Jason Najum

Finance

18 Sep 2023

Billionaire Investor Steve Cohen Buys 19 million Shares of Cybin

Renowned billionaire investor Steve Cohen has purchased almost 19 million shares of Cybin....

By Jason Najum

ketamine

Breaking News

6 Sep 2023

PharmaTher Submits New Drug Application to the FDA

Will PharmaTher be the next company to get a psychedelic medicine to market?...

By Jason Najum

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Science

31 Aug 2023

New Johns Hopkins Study Shows Psilocybin Helps Long Term Mental Health

A new study from Johns Hopkins shows that psilocybin use promotes positive long-term effects on well-being....

By Jason Najum

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