Some people with color blindness report improved color vision after psychedelic drug use
A new report published in Drug Science, Policy and Law suggests that psychedelic drugs may improve symptoms of color blindness....
Psilocybin’s complicated relationship with creativity revealed in new placebo-controlled neuroimaging study
People under the influence of psilocybin -- the active component of magic mushrooms -- report having more profound and original...
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...
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...
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,...