A study tracking men for 44 years found past cannabis use did not accelerate cognitive decline. Users actually experienced a slightly smaller decline than non-users.
Recent findings suggest that ayahuasca improves detailed memory recall among experienced users without altering overall familiarity.
Drinking alcohol in social settings is often more enjoyable, and new research explains why: the positive effects of alcohol are actually amplified when your conversation partner is also under the influence.
New research reveals astrocytes, not just neurons, are crucial for cannabinoid receptor-mediated brain plasticity during development.
Stimulant medication improves both phonological and visuospatial working memory in children with ADHD, with the strongest effects seen when higher physical activity levels accompany memory tasks.
A single dose of psilocybin significantly increased emotional empathy in depressed individuals for up to two weeks.
Slow caffeine metabolizers excel in emotion recognition with high caffeine intake, while fast metabolizers perform better in executive function tasks with moderate caffeine consumption.
Could legal marijuana be changing how we treat anxiety? A new study in JAMA Network Open reveals that in states with legal cannabis, fewer patients are filling prescriptions for anti-anxiety medications like benzodiazepines.
New research from Spain finds that antidepressant use is linked to weight gain, with even short-term users experiencing increased body weight over six years.
A new study in PNAS Nexus reveals that communities experiencing mass shootings see sustained increases in alcohol sales.
A new study found users of hormonal contraceptives reported less interest in competition compared to naturally cycling women, raising questions about the pill's wider effects.
Feelings of shame and guilt are surprisingly common during psilocybin experiences, affecting most users. However, a new study reveals that constructively working through these emotions, rather than avoiding them, is linked to improved wellbeing afterward.
SSRIs reduced 5-HT4 receptor activity in the brain's neostriatum, supporting increased serotonin. Interestingly, smaller reductions in receptor activity were linked to better verbal memory improvements, although initial activity didn't predict treatment response.
An unusual case report details a 25-year-old woman developing hypersexuality and compulsive masturbation after her escitalopram dose was increased for depression.
Adolescent THC exposure in rat increased amphetamine-induced risky decisions in adulthood, particularly in females, without affecting overall cognitive flexibility.