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(Message started by: bluesunshine on Feb 28^th, 2007, 2:15am)

Title: shroums study in Harvard
Post by bluesunshine on Feb 28^th, 2007, 2:15am

Hi, it's been a while since my last check in. I wonder how the study on shroom in Harvard go? Is it still going on?

PF nightanday all

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by bluesunshine on Feb 28^th, 2007, 2:28am

I know these kind of study take times, and I have a lot of hope on this one... don't tell me it has been aborted by the FDA!

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by georgej on Feb 28^th, 2007, 9:03am

This is the most recent citation I've seen. June of 2006.

Sewell RA, Halpern JH, Pope HG Jr. (2006) Response of cluster headache to psilocybin and LSD. Neurology 27;66: 1920-1922.

The full text online version requires a subscription to "Neurology", although I'm sure the print version is available through your local library.

Haven't read it, but I'm sure others will be able to provide you with more information.

Best,

George

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by Bob P on Feb 28^th, 2007, 9:57am

I thought I heard something about one or both of the Doctors leaving Harvard. I don't see their names on the McLean Hospital web site:
http://www.mclean.harvard.edu/research/clinicalunit/adatp.php
I think Sewell is continuing with the research but those who know will have to confirm this.

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by Mac_Muz on Feb 28^th, 2007, 10:30am

I asked around here and Sewell evidently retired... I don't know if that is a forced deal, or was just coming ... I don't know if it is a good deal or not either..... i had been intouch, then poof he was gone....

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by Kevin_M on Feb 28^th, 2007, 10:36am

It has been noted on this site of efforts to continue.

As an unknowledgable stab in the dark concerning a change of possible venue for continuing... although I have no idea if the study and this would be related in any decisions made.

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NIH Budget Cuts to Affect Success Rate of Awards

June 30th, 2006

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... 82 percent of McLean's awarded research revenues derive from federal sources (74 percent from the NIH)...

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Research Revenue

January 12th, 2007

The effects of the erosion in NIH funding following the "doubling" period from 1998 to 2003 are beginning to be felt at McLean. In FY 2006 there was an 8% decrease in federal funding compared to the previous year (after a 204% increase between 1995 and 2005). Nonetheless, we continue to maintain a positive overall growth trend. The Partners Research Revenue Report for the Month Ending November, 2006, shows that fiscal year-to-date, our total research revenue is $406,000 ahead of this point in the previous fiscal year, although under budget by $366,000.

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by nani on Feb 28^th, 2007, 11:46am

Wheels continue to turn...
John Halpern, at McLean is still our psilocybin study guy.
Andrew Sewell, with assistance from MAPS, will continue gathering info on kudzu and LSA.

I'm sure someone with a better handle on the "big picture" will come along soon.

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by Lobster on Feb 28^th, 2007, 11:50am

And in a secret research facility in mid-America:

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Day 815: Have not said 'ow' in the past 24 hours.
Day 816: Have not said 'ow' in the past 24 hours.
Day 817: Have not said 'ow' in the past 24 hours.
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Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by thebbz on Feb 28^th, 2007, 3:32pm

What Nani said, as far as I know.
all the best
jb

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by Barry_T_Coles on Feb 28^th, 2007, 10:51pm

on 02/28/07 at 11:50:15, Lobster wrote:

And from a not so secret kitchen in North West Australia, 149 Days since last hit by trying out Magnesium & Taurine.

Cheers
Barry

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by froggy on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 1:41am

We're all snowflakes, thank God.

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by Gator on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 6:18am

on 03/02/07 at 01:41:59, froggy wrote:

We're all snowflakes, thank God.

Some of us are just a little more "flakey" than others. ;;D

I just wish someone with the ability to say, "Do it" would pull his head out and realize that there are hundreds of thousands of sufferers (whether they know it or not) worldwide waiting for them to quit jacking around and study the stuff.

Title: Re: shroums study in Harvard
Post by froggy on Mar 2^nd, 2007, 11:34am

politics and good 'ol fashion money, the root of most evil >:(.