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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
New study links mindfulness meditation and psychedelic use to positive leadership outcomes at work
A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychology explores the potential positive impact of mindfulness meditation and psychedelic use on...
Chemical adventurers: the science of the mind has a long, colourful history of psychedelic exploration
Mike Jay's "Psychonauts: Drugs and the Making of the Modern Mind" investigates the history and influence of psychoactive substances, shedding...
Psilocybin helps to alleviate cognitive deficits in an animal model of stress-induced depression, study finds
Psilocybin has antidepressant-like effects and can improve cognitive function in a rat model of depression induced by chronic stress, according...
New study sheds light on how mind-altering drugs reorganize the brain’s functional architecture
New research provides unique insights into how different drugs, including psychedelic substances, engage with the brain's neurotransmitter landscape to produce...
MDMA-assisted therapy might be effective in reducing chronic pain among individuals with PTSD
An open label study of a group of individuals suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) who also reported suffering chronic...
Reductions in experiential avoidance play a key role in the therapeutic effects of psilocybin-assisted therapy, study finds
A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals that psilocybin-assisted therapy reduces experiential avoidance, leading to improved well-being...
Psychedelic helpline shows promise in helping to manage safety issues and emotional challenges
A psychedelic helpline has been shown in new research to effectively mitigate psychological risks by providing peer support and harm...
Psilocybin-enhanced group psychotherapy for depression shows promise in patients with cancer
A new study suggests that psilocybin-assisted group therapy is a promising approach for cancer patients dealing with depressive symptoms. The...
