A recent study explores psilocybin's effects on larval zebrafish, revealing it enhances exploratory behavior and buffers stress-induced activity changes, offering insights into psychedelic compounds' potential in mental health treatment.
DMT, a psychedelic, reduced depression symptoms in a study with experienced volunteers. The stronger the DMT experience, the greater the mental health benefits observed. However, results for anxiety and well-being were mixed, suggesting more research is needed to fully understand...
New research has found a connection between cannabis use during adolescence and decreased chances of completing higher education in adulthood. The findings have been published in Economics & Human Biology.
In work recently published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, scientists have breathed new life into a decades-old tool for understanding the psychedelic experience, expanding our grasp of these profound states of mind. By reviving and updating the Psychedelic Experience Scale,...
SSRIs like escitalopram may boost brain plasticity, potentially aiding in depression treatment by enhancing neural adaptability and communication. Novel treatments like intranasal esketamine and psychedelics target different brain receptors, suggesting diverse mechanisms of action. Understanding these processes is crucial for...
Can groundbreaking treatments for depression and other psychiatric conditions come from substances once considered purely recreational or even taboo? A recent study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine suggests the answer may be yes.
Interviews with clinicians reveal potential benefits of MDMA-assisted therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), suggesting similarities with PTSD treatment. The study, published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies, calls for further research into MDMA's efficacy for BPD.
A recent study published in the journal Addictive Behaviors reveals significant insights into how cannabis consumption among teenagers could impact their cognitive development, particularly in areas related to memory and attention. The research suggests that even light to moderate cannabis...
New research suggests that psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin increase unusual visual phenomena, such as seeing with open eyes patterns or objects that are not actually present.
Low doses of MDMA may reduce challenging effects of LSD and psilocybin, increasing positive experiences like love and self-compassion, according to Scientific Reports. This supports the therapeutic potential of "candy flipping" and "hippy flipping."
MDMA-assisted therapy shows promise in enhancing emotional awareness and self-compassion in PTSD patients, areas typically unresponsive to conventional treatments.
Canadian researchers developed a machine learning system that can identify alcohol intoxication with 98% accuracy by analyzing speech recordings of individuals reading tongue twisters after consuming alcohol. This innovative approach offers a non-intrusive way to detect drunkenness.
New research in the European Journal of Psychotraumatology shows the therapeutic relationship's strength is key in MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), indicating better outcomes with a stronger alliance.
A multi-center U.S. study suggests ketamine significantly improves severe, treatment-resistant depression, offering hope for rapid, effective therapy.
A new study reveals that regular cannabis users exhibit stronger neural oscillations in the motor cortex during simple tasks, suggesting they need more brain activity to perform at the same level as non-users. The study highlights potential compensatory mechanisms in...