The Psychedelic Society of First Responders and Emergency Workers

Flight of Thoughts is working on a new episode format and new topics! Catch up on previous episodes at the link in my Instagram bio! Stoked to record some new episodes soon with some very useful topics! 🎙️🧠

The next episode of the podcast covers common presentations of life threatening substance-use emergencies and how to effectively manage them outside of hospital. I break down the common classes of drugs used recreationally, what signs/symptoms to watch for that may indicate a life threatening emergency, and how to effectively respond to save their life. I come at this topic from the perspective of what to do as the average person without training, as well as tips for first responders and healthcare professionals to enhance their patient care and prognosis. Episode will be available this evening on all podcast platforms! This will be one you won’t want to miss! 🚨🎙️

The next episode of the podcast covers common presentations of life threatening substance-use emergencies and how to effectively manage them outside of hospital. I break down the common classes of drugs used recreationally, what signs/symptoms to watch for that may indicate a life threatening emergency, and how to effectively respond to save their life. I come at this topic from the perspective of what to do as the average person without training, as well as tips for first responders and healthcare professionals to enhance their patient care and prognosis. This will be an episode you won’t want to miss! 🚨🎙️

Writing ideas for more episodes! I’m hoping to explore more on -use disorders, , overdose response for the lay person VS the provider, psychedelic therapies, and effective intervention to use in your own personal and professional life. More to come! 🎙️

Flight Of Thoughts has a new episode available now on all major podcasting platforms!

I address complex grief and how to manage empathic strain as a first responder. I discuss tips for recovery from burnout using self care and clinical tools to build resiliency. I then share thoughts on vicarious trauma and cannabis harm reduction.

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Get outside as many days as you can! Especially if you feel like s**t.

Make sure you brush up on your overdose recognition, prevention, and management skills! Taking a CPR/first aid course and being trained on Naloxone (Narcan) administration is accessible to everyone in Ontario! Message me if you need information on how to access these trainings. The Red Cross offers training to the public in both.

How many of you got a chance to do some camping this summer? One of the easiest ways to reduce stress is escaping the city to camp or hike somewhere cool.

Teaching CPR and overdose response to the public with our new crisis team! ❤️💉

Learn how to set your vaporizer for the targeted symptom relief you are looking for. This chart shows which cannabinoids/terpenes are activated at each temperature setting. This is a game changer is symptom relief as a first responder as you can avoid impairment when needed, and also avoid unwanted effects.
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Hard to find a better mug than this! 🍄

Took 4 days to escape the city and camp in Algonquin Provincial Park! We hiked along an old abandoned Canadian railroad and swam in Cedar Lake. Highly recommended to those needing a break from stress!

Ghost Pipe is an orchid-like mushroom with potent medicinal properties. It can be used as a dissociative to physical and emotional pain. Some people make it into a tincture but the dosing should be precise to avoid adverse effects. I found this bunch on a hike in Algonquin Park!

Today I have been training some of the busiest harm reduction workers in the city! These teams respond to hundreds of overdoses each year and require specialized Basic Life Support skills to manage severe overdose events. Safe Consumption Sites save many lives each day and prevent the need for emergency services or hospitals managing the ongoing drug poisoning crisis in Toronto.

Go jump in a lake if you need a better day! 🌞

“The case suggested that M**A has the potential to ‘influence a person's values and priorities,’ the authors wrote in a case study about Brendan. They hypothesized that if extremist views are fueled by fear, anger, and cognitive biases, they could potentially be treated with drugs.”

A white supremacist took M**A for a study, and it snapped him out of his beliefs: 'Why am I doing this?' 30 minutes after taking the M**A pill, Brendan questioned his actions and realized his life was missing connection.

Psychotherapy with Psilocybin for Depression: Systematic Review Depression is a common mental health issue that affects 280 million people in the world with a high mortality rate, as well as being a leading cause of disability. Psychopharmacological therapies with psychedelics, particularly those with psilocybin, ...

Lower risk of fatty liver disease associated with cannabis use: “A group of Chinese investigators assessed the relationship between ma*****na use and the prevalence of fatty liver disease in a cohort of 2,622 US adults. Study participants consisted of current cannabis consumers, former consumers, and lifetime non-users.”

Ma*****na use is inversely associated with liver steatosis detected by transient elastography in the general United States population in NHANES 2017-2018: A cross-sectional study - PubMed In this nationally representative sample, current ma*****na use is inversely associated with steatosis. The pathophysiology is unclear and needs further study. No significant association was established between ma*****na use and liver fibrosis, irrespective of past or current use.

One of my top ways to spend a morning. What do you like to do on your days off? 🎸🎶