A study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders reveals that psilocybin-assisted therapy reduces experiential avoidance, leading to improved well-being and decreased depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts in depressed patients. The research highlights the significance of experiential avoidance as a...
A psychedelic helpline has been shown in new research to effectively mitigate psychological risks by providing peer support and harm reduction to individuals experiencing difficulties during psychedelic experiences. The helpline significantly contributed to de-escalating distress for callers and prevented potential...
A new study suggests that psilocybin-assisted group therapy is a promising approach for cancer patients dealing with depressive symptoms. The research, which appears in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, provides initial evidence of the safety, feasibility, and possible...
The most comprehensive survey on psychedelic drug use to date has provided valuable insights into the frequency, reasons, and experiences associated with psychedelic use in Canada. The extensive findings, published in the journal Psychedelic Medicine, have the potential to inform...
Incorporating the psychedelic drug psilocybin into psychotherapy shows promise in the treatment of depression, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. But the study also highlights the difficulty of implementing effective blinding procedures to prevent expectancy effects...
New research provides evidence that LSD alters the effects of brain stimulation and produces different and potentially larger changes in brain activity. The preliminary findings suggest that psychedelic drugs and brain stimulation may have a synergistic effect that could be...
A new study suggests that the use of certain antidepressants, specifically SSRIs and SNRIs, may weaken the acute subjective effects of psilocybin in some individuals. The findings, which appear in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, indicate that this dampening effect on...
Blocking the subjective psychedelic effects of psilocybin does not appear to interfere with the substance's ability to potentially help with obsessive behaviors, according to new research published in Translational Psychiatry. The findings contribute to the growing body of research on...
A new study has found that classic psychedelic use is associated with increased psychological distress among unemployed individuals, according to new research published in the Journal of Psychedelic Studies.
A new study has found that naturalistic psychedelic use is associated with specific psychological strengths, suggesting that psychedelics can have positive effects on mental well-being compared to other substances like cannabis and alcohol. The findings, published in the International Journal...
A study published in Neuropsychopharmacology provides new insight into how the psychedelic drug LSD influences the way different brain regions communicate. The findings suggest that LSD disrupts the brain's gatekeeping process, leading to increased information flow and altered perception.
The psychedelic substances 5-MeO-DMT causes a long-lasting increase in the number of tiny protrusions called dendritic spines in the brain, according to new research published in Neuropsychopharmacology. The study, which was conducted on mice, sheds light on the behavioral and...
New research published in iScience provides unique insights into how psilocybin alters brain activity during psychedelic experiences. The findings suggest that while the overall activity of the brain becomes more chaotic during the psychedelic state, the brain's ability to maintain...
Scientists have identified specific patterns of brain network reconfigurations that occur when people take both classical and non-classical psychedelic drugs. Their findings, published in NeuroImage, shed new light on how psychedelics affect the brain and consciousness.
Scientists are interested in studying psychedelic substances because they have the potential to alter perception, cognition, and mood in ways that may be beneficial for treating a variety of mental health conditions. Some studies suggest that certain psychedelics may have...