Intensity of psychedelic experiences after taking psilocybin does not depend on body mass index, study suggests
Researchers in the United Kingdom studied whether the effects of psilocybin, a naturally occurring hallucinogenic drug, depend on the body...
A single dose of psilocybin improves depression in treatment-resistant patients, but with adverse effects
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that psilocybin therapy may offer therapeutic benefits for patients...
Ketamine paired with looking at smiling faces to build positive associations holds promise in treating depression
Simple computer exercises using positive words and images designed to boost self-worth can prolong the antidepressant effects of ketamine in...
Up to 9% of LSD and psilocybin users report reoccurring effects after drug has worn off
New research published in the journal Psychopharmacology explored the occurrence of flashback phenomena — drug-like effects that spontaneously recur following hallucinogen exposure....
Study suggests psilocybin increases mindfulness, especially when accompanied by mystical experiences
A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology investigates the relationship between psilocybin, mindfulness, mystical-type experiences, and serotonin receptors in...
Children with autism show improvement after being treated with cannabidiol-rich medicinal cannabis
A study of children with autism spectrum disorders in Israel reported significant improvements in their social communication abilities after six...
A low-dose of caffeine suppresses alpha brain waves and improves executive functioning
A study in Thailand using electroencephalography (EEG) and cognitive tests showed that working memory improved after drinking a caffeinated drink...
Study on LSD microdosing uncovers neuropsychological mechanisms that could underlie anti-depressant effects
A single, low dose of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) can increase reward-related brain activity, according to new research published in...
Heart medication shows promise as a potential new treatment for alcohol use disorder
A medication known as spironolactone may aid the treatment of alcohol use disorder, according to a new study published in...
Taking hydrocortisone immediately after a traumatic event may help prevent PTSD
In an experimental study published in Translational Psychiatry, taking a single dose of hydrocortisone immediately after watching a stressful movie was...
New research identifies the most common physical and psychological side-effects of ayahuasca
Ayahuasca has been studied to determine if it can help with a variety of mental health issues, such as depression,...
Amygdala connectivity predicts ketamine treatment response among patients with anxious depression
A brain region known as the amygdala could play a key role in predicting symptom improvement following ketamine therapy in...
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is associated with neurobehavioral problems in 3-year-old offspring
Recent findings suggest that acetaminophen use during pregnancy may contribute to neurobehavioral problems in offspring. The study, published in the...
New research disputes the “lazy stoner” stereotype
New research casts doubts on claims that chronic cannabis use results in "amotivational syndrome," which is characterized by a lack...
LSD induces both an “afterglow” for memory performance and a cognitive “hangover,” study finds
LSD appears to induce both improvements and impairments to cognitive functioning that can be observed on the day after consumption,...
