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...
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...
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...
Neuroscience study indicates that LSD “frees” brain activity from anatomical constraints
The psychedelic state induced by LSD appears to weaken the association between anatomical brain structure and functional connectivity, according to...
The public’s perception of the harms of magic mushrooms is in line with science — but not with the law
New research suggests that the public's perception of the potential harms of magic mushrooms is not in line with drug...
Psilocybin produces an immunology-related genetic response in the prefrontal cortex of pig brains
Psilocybin does not appear to severely impact gene expression, according to a new study published in European Neuropsychopharmacology. But the...
Study suggests psychedelics may improve the mental health symptoms of individuals suffering from race-based trauma
New research suggests that psychedelics may be a viable treatment option for those suffering from race-based trauma. An observational study,...
Neuroscientists believe deep neural networks could help illustrate how psychedelics alter consciousness
Cutting-edge methods from machine learning could help scientists better understand the visual experiences induced by psychedelic drugs such as dimethyltryptamine...
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy produces large, rapid, and sustained antidepressant effects
Combining the psychedelic drug psilocybin with supportive psychotherapy results in substantial rapid and enduring antidepressant effects among patients with major...
Psilocybin increases the expression neuroplasticity-related genes in rats
Psilocybin rapidly increases the expression of several genes related to neuroplasticity in the rat brain, according to new research published...
Controlled study finds no evidence that MDMA increases trust, cooperative behavior, or empathy
While the drug MDMA makes people feel closer to others, it does not appear to enhance pro-social behavior, according to...
International study finds 79% of individuals who microdose with psychedelics report improvements in their mental health
A study published in Psychopharmacology suggests that people may turn to microdosing with psychedelics in an attempt to improve their...
People who microdose psychedelic drugs report that the benefits greatly outweigh the drawbacks
People who take microdoses of psychedelic drugs consistently report that it results in improved mood and creativity, while having few...
Awe-inspiring psychedelic trips reduce narcissism by boosting connectedness and empathy, study suggests
New research suggests that feelings of awe from psychedelic drugs can positively affect narcissistic personality traits. The study, published in...
Psychedelic experiences share many features with those described by mystics and religious practitioners
Scientists in Finland are taking a closer look the relationship between psychedelic substances and mystical experiences. In new research published...