Introductory Editorial — Critical Psychedelic Studies: Correcting the Hype
As we move past a phase of “partial eclipse” by psychedelic hype, this critical field is finally well-situated to explore the full spectrum of psychedelic effects.
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A neuroscientifically informed consumer confusion test for trademark infringement holds promise for reducing biases and manipulations.
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The implementation of 988, a national mental health crisis hotline, should center non-police responses to behavioral health emergencies.
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A spate of recent exposés have detailed the proliferation of abuse in psychedelic therapy, underscoring the urgent need for ethical guidance.
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Read more: The Case for Non-Police Response to Behavioral Health Crises The Case for Non-Police Response to Behavioral Health Crises
Despite being both feasible and effective, alternatives to police intervention for behavioral health crises remain the exception, rather than the rule.
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To save lives and improve individual and community outcomes, supervised injection sites should be part of the response to the opioid epidemic.
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Read more: Housing Law and Health Equity: No Bliss in Ignorance Housing Law and Health Equity: No Bliss in Ignorance
Much of the housing in the U.S. is expensive, unsafe, and inadequate in supply. A new article outlines 23 legal mechanisms, or levers, that may impact health equity in housing in the U.S.
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Read more: Medical Publications as Evidence Medical Publications as Evidence
By Alex Stein Whether a medical publication – a book or an article – can be used in court as evidence for its truth is determined by the “learned treatise” exception to the hearsay rule. This exception provides that a court can admit into evidence an excerpt from a treatise or periodical when it “is called to…
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Read more: Two new publications on “European patent strategies under the UPCA” and on “Synthetic Biology & Intellectual Property Rights” Two new publications on “European patent strategies under the UPCA” and on “Synthetic Biology & Intellectual Property Rights”
By Timo Minssen I am pleased to announce two new publications on (1) “European patent strategies under the UPCA” and (2) “Synthetic Biology & Intellectual Property Rights”: 1) Minssen, T & Lundqvist, B 2014, ‘The ”opt out” and “opt-in” provisions in the Unified Patent Court Agreement – Impact and strategies for European patent portfolios‘ ,…