José Carlos Bouso
With a degree in Psychology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a PhD in Pharmacology from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, José Carlos Bouso is a researcher and psychologist specializing in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. He has served as Scientific Director at ICEERS (International Center for Ethnobotanical Education, Research & Service) and has led pioneering studies on ayahuasca, MDMA, ibogaine, and medical cannabis. Currently, he is the Scientific Director of the Synaptica Clinic, where he integrates clinical research, teaching, and evidence-based therapeutic practice.
-
Rewiring the Soul: 5 Surprising Ways Psychedelics Reshape Who We Are
For centuries we believed personality was fixed, carved in stone by adulthood. A new systematic review — analyzing 48 studies on psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca — suggests otherwise: our deepest traits, from…
-
Guidelines for ketamine safety and clinical use: Ketamine Research Foundation recommendations
The Ketamine Research Foundation, led by Dr. Phil Wolfson, has published a comprehensive guide for the safe and ethical use of ketamine. The document addresses responsible personal use, clinical application within ketamine-assisted…
-
Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy for post traumatic stress disorder
Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves intrusive memories, hyperarousal, dissociation, avoidance, and high comorbidity with depression, anxiety, and substance use. Standard treatments combine psychotherapy and antidepressants, yet remission rates remain low. Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy…