Publications by authors named "D Shurtleff"

The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which is part of the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), has a broad interest in studying the biologic activities of natural products, especially those for which compelling evidence from preclinical research suggests biologic activities that may be beneficial to health or have a potential role in disease treatment, as well as products used extensively by the American public. As of 2023, use of cannabis for medical purposes is legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C.

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Complementary and integrative health approaches can improve health and well-being, as well as play an important role in disease prevention. The concept of whole person health builds on these concepts by empowering individuals, families, communities, and populations to improve their health in multiple interconnected domains: biological, behavioural, social, and environmental. Research on whole person health involves studies of interconnected biological systems and complex approaches to prevention and treatment.

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The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) convened a seminal first ever psychedelic drug substance-focused speaker series, from April 22 to June 10, 2021, titled the "NIH Psilocybin Research Speaker Series.

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