Researchers at the University of Michigan found that psilocybin significantly reduced chronic touch-related pain in rats without affecting heat-related pain. The pain relief outlasted the drug's presence in the body, suggesting a central brain mechanism could be responsible.
Researchers debunked the stereotype of the "lazy stoner," finding that chronic cannabis users exhibit increased positive emotions and maintained motivation, with no significant impact on productivity, though some aspects of conscientiousness were lower when high.
A recent study found no link between trauma history and the severity of psychedelic challenges or subsequent psychological growth, suggesting individual reactions to ayahuasca are highly variable.
Studies indicate that low to moderate prenatal alcohol exposure subtly alters fetal craniofacial features and specific brain regions, yet appears to have no significant impact on broader socio-cognitive development in early childhood.
Colleges in states where recreational marijuana is legal experience a significant, though temporary, increase in applications, particularly from high-achieving students. This spike is most pronounced in public universities and suggests that local policies can influence educational choices.
A recent study suggests that regular cannabis users may have enhanced empathy, linked to increased connectivity in brain regions like the anterior cingulate cortex. This challenges the typical view of cannabis solely having negative cognitive effects.
While CBD shows promise for conditions like seizure disorders and chronic pain, rigorous research is sparse, and the unregulated market is rife with misleading claims. Here’s a closer look at the science behind CBD’s potential health benefits.
A recent study suggests that semaglutide, commonly used for diabetes and weight management, may significantly reduce the risk of developing and relapsing into cannabis use disorder. This finding opens a new potential treatment avenue for a condition currently lacking FDA-approved...
A recent study revealed that drugs blocking opioid and dopamine receptors diminished brain activity related to rewards in the medial orbitofrontal cortex and other areas. However, these changes did not translate into any observable behavioral differences among participants.
A meta-analysis found that 27% of individuals with ADHD develop cannabis use disorder during their lives, with 19% affected at the time of data collection. They are nearly three times more likely to develop this disorder compared to those without...
Couples who share similar drinking habits, either both drinking or both abstaining, tend to live longer compared to those with mismatched drinking behaviors. This highlights the complex link between marital harmony, lifestyle choices, and longevity.
Psychedelics like LSD and magic mushrooms could significantly enhance sexual well-being, offering promising alternatives to conventional treatments for sexual dysfunction, especially in those suffering from depression.
Researchers have discovered that ayahuasca, particularly due to its component harmine, acts as a powerful analgesic in mice without causing any detectable toxic effects.
Researchers debunked claims that THC-O-acetate produces psychedelic effects, finding instead that users primarily experienced moderate relaxation, euphoria, and pain relief without the profound cognitive or perceptual changes characteristic of classic psychedelics.
A global survey found that 70.9% of participants reported reducing or ceasing their use of non-psychedelic substances like alcohol and tobacco after using psychedelics, with psilocybin being the most influential.