New study offers a detailed glimpse into the otherworldly encounters produced by the psychedelic drug DMT
A new study published in Frontiers in Psychology provides an in-depth look at the types of otherworldly experiences that people...
Psilocybin use associated with lowered odds of having been arrested, study finds
The use of psilocybin -- the active component of "magic" mushrooms -- is associated with a decreased likelihood of engaging...
Psychedelics can alter a person’s core metaphysical beliefs for as long as six months after use, study suggests
Findings from the journal Scientific Reports suggest that psychedelic drugs can alter a person’s core beliefs about the nature of reality, consciousness,...
Psilocybin microdosing does not reduce symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to placebo-controlled study
Consuming small doses of psilocybin at regular intervals -- a process known as microdosing -- does not appear to improve...
Researchers use linguistic analysis to uncover differences between psychedelic drug experiences
New research sheds light on the different types of subjective experiences produced by five different types of psychedelic substances. The...
Psychedelic use is only “weakly” associated with psychosis-like symptoms, according to new research
People who take psychedelics are more likely to report psychosis-like symptoms, but this is largely explained by the presence of...
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy reduces loss of meaning and suicidal ideation among cancer patients
Recent findings published in the journal ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science suggest that psilocybin, in conjunction with psychotherapy, reduces suicidal ideation and...
Study links the ceremonial use of ayahuasca to robust reductions in neuroticism
A naturalistic study published in the journal Scientific Reports provides evidence that the ceremonial use of ayahuasca can lead to...
Study suggests psychedelics promote positive mental health through increased spirituality and emotion regulation
A new study published in the Journal of Humanistic Psychology sheds light on the mechanism connecting psychedelic use to improved mental...
Clinical psychologists appear to have cautiously favorable attitudes toward psychedelic-assisted mental health treatments
Many mental health professionals are concerned about the possible psychiatric and neurocognitive risks associated with using psychedelic treatment, but most...
Ayahuasca users report psychological benefits after taking placebo at a ritualistic ceremony
At least some of the mental health benefits tied to ayahuasca ceremonies can be elicited by placebo, according to findings...
Psilocybin therapy boosts cognitive and neural flexibility in depressed patients, study finds
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy appears to increase both cognitive and neural flexibility in patients with major depressive disorder, according to new research...
Awe-inducing raves are linked to transformative experiences and social bonding, study finds
A study recently published in Frontiers provides new insight into the psychology of raves. The findings suggests that awe-inspiring experiences fueled...
Psychedelics open a new window on the mechanisms of perception
“Everything became imbued with a sense of vitality and life and vividness. If I picked up a pebble from the...
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy might help to reduce attachment anxiety
Scientists have begun to examine whether the psychedelic drug psilocybin, the active component of "magic" mushrooms, can help people who...
