Not Medical Advice
Education only
Brainwired is a conversation series about trauma, addiction, consciousness, how the brain changes, and research on psychedelic medicine. Everything in the episodes, clips, show notes, emails and on this site is for education and general information.
It isn't medical, psychological, legal or professional advice, and it can't replace care from a licensed clinician who knows you.
Dr. Tabaac isn't your doctor here
Dr. Burton Tabaac is a board-certified neurologist, but watching, listening or contacting us doesn't make him your doctor. He can't give individual medical advice through the show, this site, social media or the booking form. Please don't send medical details through the form.
Whose views these are
- Guests speak for themselves. Their views are their own. Dr. Tabaac, PsyZen, Inc. and Psychedelics Anonymous don't necessarily share them.
- Dr. Tabaac speaks for himself. His views are his own, not those of the University of Nevada, Reno, Carson Tahoe Health, or any other organization he works with or advises.
- Naming an organization isn't an endorsement. When we mention a university, hospital, company or other group, it's for accuracy and context. It doesn't mean that organization endorses or sponsors Brainwired, or reviewed what was said.
Research changes
Many studies discussed on the show are early, small or not yet repeated by other teams. Findings change, and treatments that look promising often don't hold up. Each episode reflects what was known when it was recorded. Clips are short excerpts, so watch the full episode for context.
Psychedelics are illegal in many places
Under US federal law, psilocybin, MDMA, LSD and ibogaine are Schedule I drugs. Making, selling or having them is illegal outside approved research and a few narrow exceptions. Some states, such as Oregon and Colorado, run regulated psilocybin programs, and some cities have relaxed enforcement, but federal law still applies there. Many other countries ban these drugs too. Laws differ from place to place and change often. Nothing on Brainwired encourages anyone to break the law.
What we don't provide
Nothing on Brainwired is, or should be taken as:
- dosing information or instructions for taking any substance
- help finding, buying, growing, making or testing any substance
- a treatment plan, or advice to start, stop or change any medicine
- a recommendation of any retreat, clinic, facilitator or provider
If a guest mentions a company, program or product, that isn't a recommendation from us.
The risks are real
Psychedelics can cause serious harm. The risks are higher for people with a personal or family history of psychosis or bipolar disorder, people with heart conditions, and people taking certain medicines. Ibogaine in particular can cause dangerous heart rhythm problems and has been linked to deaths. Combining substances adds risk. Don't stop or change any medicine without talking to the clinician who prescribed it.
Talk to a licensed clinician
If something in an episode speaks to your own health, bring it to a licensed doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist or therapist. They can weigh your history, your medicines and the law where you live.
If you're in crisis
In the United States:
- Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time. You can also chat at 988lifeline.org. Veterans can dial 988 and press 1, or text 838255.
- Call 911 in an emergency.
- Call 1-800-662-4357 for SAMHSA's National Helpline, a free, confidential line, open 24/7 in English and Spanish, that helps you find treatment and support for substance use or mental health.
Outside the United States, call your local emergency number.
Corrections
We work to get things right. If you spot an error, email burton@brainwiredpod.com and we'll review it and correct it where needed.