FT. LAUDERDALE, FL / ACCESSWIRE / August 13, 2024 / Kaya Holdings, Inc., ("KAYS" or the "Company") (OTCQB:KAYS), a "mind care" company with operations in the emerging psilocybin treatment sector and in medical/recreational cannabis, criticized the FDA ruling rejecting MDMA (Ecstasy) therapy as a treatment for PTSD. KAYS, which provides psilocybin treatment services at its Portland, Oregon facility, The Sacred Mushroom ^™ proposes consideration of psilocybin therapy as an alternative treatment for PTSD and welcomes anyone seeking psilocybin treatment for PTSD, as permitted by Oregon law.

The Sacred Mushroom ™
The Sacred Mushroom™ is a legally licensed psilocybin treatment center authorized by the State of Oregon to administer psilocybin treatments within the regulations set forth by the Oregon Health Authority ("OHA").

The Sacred Mushroom™, at 11,000 sq. ft., has been purposely designed to provide every TSM guest with the full transformative potential of the psychedelic journey offered by psilocybin. Guests can access their perfect setting through TSM's proprietary "Synergy by Design" and interact with journey-enhancing activities such as art expression, body movement, and journaling.

CEO Statement
Craig Frank, KAYS' CEO responded to the FDA's rejection of MDMA decision, saying, "We are deeply sorry the FDA has decided against MDMA use for the treatment of PTSD and regret the impact this may have on developing a PTSD treatment needed by so many, including numerous military veterans. It is our view that psilocybin, whose use has been authorized by the state of Oregon, offers a potential alternative for treating PTSD, and we invite researchers, organizations and individuals previously focused on using MDMA as a treatment for PTSD, to consider psilocybin treatment and view The Sacred Mushroom™ as a safe, legal space where psilocybin may be administered in a comfortable, welcoming setting."

Psilocybin as a potential alternative to MDMA as a treatment for PTSD
Emerging research has shown that psilocybin can have lasting therapeutic effects after just one or two sessions. A study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology found that psilocybin-assisted therapy reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with life-threatening cancer, which often includes PTSD-like symptoms. Another study in Nature Medicine demonstrated that psilocybin-assisted therapy led to significant and sustained improvements in PTSD symptoms in a cohort of military veterans. The effects were particularly noted in the reduction of avoidance behaviors and hyperarousal, which are key components of PTSD.

These published studies, along with additional studies at Kings College, London and John Hopkins University in Baltimore have allowed a comparison of MDMA and psilocybin on matters of efficacy and duration, side effects, and safety profiles. A summary of the comparison reveals:

• The time of a psilocybin experience is typically longer than the MDMA experience, and this more prolonged session could provide more time for psychological processing and integration of insights gained during the experience.

• While psilocybin typically produces a more introspective and insightful experience with visual and auditory hallucinations, MDMA typically enhances one's feelings of empathy and connection to others without hallucinations. The introspective nature of the psilocybin experience may facilitate deeper psychological integration compared to the shorter-lasting effects of MDMA.

• The side effects of psilocybin generally milder than those of MDMA, which include changes in heart rate, dehydration, jaw clenching, nausea, anxiety and agitation, sweating and chills.

• Psilocybin has a preferred safety profile with regard to potential for abuse and risk of developing a dependency, compared to MDMA.

For more information regarding The Sacred Mushroom ^™ and psilocybin,

or to make an appointment for Psilocybin Services, please go to Home Page - Psilocybin Services | The Sacred Mushroom™ (thesacredmushroompdx.com)

or send an email to info@tsmpdx.com

Disclaimer
The information set forth above is for general consumer understanding and education and should not be considered or used as a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Psilocybin is not an alternative to any prescription drug. A physician should be consulted prior to making any changes in prescription drug treatment.

The information set forth above and the information contained herein has not been evaluated by the FDA. Psilocybin is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease. Results of psilocybin treatment may vary.

Psilocybin is not federally legal in the United States.

KAYS Shareholders and Other Interested Parties - Please Update Your Contact Information:
We routinely receive calls and emails from shareholders and other interested parties seeking an update on our operations. We are asking all KAYS shareholders and interested parties to email us and confirm their contact info. Please email info@kayaholdings.com with "KAYS shareholder update" in the subject line and include your name, address, phone number and number of shares you own so that we can make sure you receive all updates and respond to inquiries. If you would like to speak to someone at the Company, please call or text 954-480-3960 and someone will get right back to you.

About Kaya Holdings, Inc. ( www.kayaholdings.com )
Kaya Holdings, Inc is a "mind care" company with operations in the emerging psilocybin treatment sector and in medical/recreational cannabis. KAYS is a fully reporting, US-based publicly traded company, listed for trading on the OTCQB market under the symbol KAYS.

In 2014 KAYS became the first US public company to own and operate a medical cannabis dispensary (in Portland, Oregon). Today, KAYS has interests in three cannabis licenses (1 in Portland Oregon, USA and 2 in Greece). Resuming its role as innovator and trend setter, the Company is again breaking ground in the United States with The Sacred Mushroom™ psychedelic treatment centers through its majority owned subsidiary, Fifth Dimension Therapeutics, Inc. ("FDT").

KAYS subsidiaries include:

Fifth Dimension Therapeutics, Inc . serves as the Company's operating branch in the psychedelic treatment sector, including operation of mushroom cultivation facilities and The Sacred Mushroom™ treatment centers

Important Disclosure
KAYS is planning execution of its stated business objectives in accordance with current understanding of state and local laws and federal enforcement policies and priorities as it relates to psychedelics and cannabis. Potential investors and shareholders are cautioned that KAYS and subsidiaries including FDT will obtain advice of counsel prior to actualizing any portion of their business plan (including but not limited to license applications for the cultivation, distribution or sale of marijuana and psychedelic products, engaging in said activities or acquiring existing production/sales operations). Advice of counsel with regard to specific activities of KAYS, federal, state, or local legal action or changes in federal government policy and/or state and local laws may adversely affect business operations and shareholder value.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes statements that may constitute "forward-looking" statements, usually containing the words "believe," "estimate," "project," "expect" or similar statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Factors that would cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, acceptance of the Company's current and future products and services in the marketplace, the ability of the Company to develop effective new products and receive regulatory approvals of such products, competitive factors, dependence upon third-party vendors, and other risks detailed in the Company's periodic report filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. By making these forward-looking statements, the Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release.

CONTACT:
W. David Jones
954-480-3960

SOURCE: Kaya Holdings