Psilocybin might be effective for treatment-resistant depression even with ongoing SSRI use, study suggests
In a phase II clinical trial, a single dose of psilocybin, combined with SSRI treatment and supportive therapy, showed promising...
Scientists dive deep into Reddit data to decode the mysterious familiarity experienced in DMT trips
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs analyzed DMT (dimethyltryptamine) experiences shared on Reddit to understand the...
A single dose of psilocybin boosts neuroplasticity and reduces depression symptoms
A recent study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that psilocybin, the active component in "magic mushrooms", can induce...
Ketamine shows potential for rapid and sustained anxiety relief
A recent meta-analysis published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology indicates that subanesthetic doses of ketamine may provide rapid and sustained...
Different facets of mindfulness mediate the link between childhood trauma and heavy cannabis use in distinct ways
A new study published in Mindfulness explores the relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), different components of mindfulness, and cannabis...
Psychedelic use linked to decreased alcohol and cocaine intake, but increased tobacco and cannabis consumption
An online survey published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction found that after beginning psychedelic use, many...
Individuals drinking 2-3 cups of coffee per day have the lowest risk of depression and anxiety
An analysis of the UK Biobank data revealed a J-shaped relationship between coffee consumption and the risk of depression and...
Psilocybin’s anxiety-reducing effects linked to stress hormone spike, new study reveals
A recent study in ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science discovered that a temporary spike in stress hormones, specifically corticosterone, plays...
Psychedelics induce “hypersynchrony” in multiple brain regions
New research published in the journal Communication Biology shows that psychedelic substances like LSD and ketamine induce "hypersynchrony" in the...
Lion’s mane mushroom compounds found to boost memory and nerve growth in new study
Researchers have found that compounds from the lion's mane mushroom, particularly hericene A, promote nerve cell growth, increase the production...
Case study explores the similarities between a near-death experience and psychedelic experiences induced by 5-MeO-DMT
A recent case study published in Frontiers in Psychology compared the experiences of a near-death experience (NDE) and an experience...
Cannabis use linked to altered connectivity in brain’s executive control network, study finds
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology suggests that regular cannabis use alters the connectivity of the executive...
Caffeine can’t replace sleep: Research shows caffeine improves attention but not complex thinking after sleep deprivation
Researchers from Michigan State University's Sleep and Learning Lab have found that while caffeine may help maintain attention in sleep-deprived...
Is psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for depression more cost-effective than conventional treatments?
Researchers in the United Kingdom recently conducted a study to determine if psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy could be a more cost-effective option...
Fast-acting psychedelic 5-MeO-DMT increases structural neural plasticity in mice, study finds
A new study found that giving mice 5-MeO-DMT, a short-acting psychedelic, leads to a long-lasting increase of dendritic spine density...
