Ketamine normalizes hyperactivity in key brain region of depressed patients
There is no shortage of psychological and pharmacological therapies to combat the world’s most widespread mental health issue, major depressive...
Microdosing psychedelic drugs associated with increases in conscientiousness and reductions in neuroticism
Microdosing has become something of a wellness trend in recent years, gathering traction in Australia and overseas. The practice involves...
Case report: Consumption of psilocybin-containing mushrooms results in amelioration of OCD symptoms
Approximately 2.3% of adults will suffer from symptoms of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder at some point in their life. The disorder is...
Cannabis may have some beneficial effects on symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder
An analysis of a large dataset of medical cannabis users has indicates that many people with obsessive-compulsive disorder report that...
New research provides evidence that a single dose of psilocybin can boost brain connections
Scientists in Denmark believe the psychedelic substance psilocybin might produce rapid and lasting antidepressant effects in part because it enhances...
Whole-brain simulations hint at the neurobiological mechanisms underlying psychedelic-induced entropy
Scientists have used advanced computer simulations to better understand the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the psychedelic experience. Their findings, published in...
Psychedelic drug users tend to have better overall physical health than non-users, study finds
The use of psychedelic substances is associated with better physical health, according to preliminary research published in the Journal of...
Psychedelics research: Scientists zero in on the ideal dose of LSD to use in psychiatric treatment
New research published in Neuropsychopharmacology provides insight into the acute dose dependent effects of LSD. The findings will help in...
Previous antidepressant use may blunt the effectiveness of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD
New research suggests that MDMA-assisted therapy for the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is less effective among those who...
Adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in IQ over time
Frequent or dependent cannabis use in adolescence is associated with an almost 2-point decline in IQ over time, according to...
Dark Triad personality traits linked to more favorable attitudes toward cognitive enhancement
While cognitive enhancement may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, it actually refers to any number of...
CBD treatment for epilepsy does not have adverse effects on memory
Treatment with highly purified cannabidiol among epilepsy patients is associated with increases in neural activity in prefrontal brain regions related...
Rapid antidepressant effects of the psychedelic ayahuasca linked to changes in inflammatory biomarkers
The antidepressant effects of the psychedelic brew known as ayahuasca appear to be related to anti-inflammatory activity, according to new...
Longitudinal study links energy drink consumption to depression, anxiety and stress
Energy drinks are potent mixtures of ingredients like caffeine, guarana, sugar, ginseng, and aspartame. They are intended (and marketed) to...
Self-admitted psychedelic use and association with psychedelic culture harm perceptions of researchers’ scientific integrity
Psychedelic researchers who admit to using the substances themselves tend to be viewed as having less integrity compared to their...