Scientists Pump the Brakes on Psychedelic Antidepressant Hype
The hype has been deafening on psychedelics as a promising treatment for depression, sometimes justified, sometimes not. Seemingly…
Psychedelics may be no better than antidepressants for depression: studies
Prescriptions for psychedelic drugs and cannabis are on the rise in Australia, particularly for treatment of mental health…
What I learned from psychedelics: The guides, not the drug, are key
During my first psychedelic session, a violin flourish turned the sky yellow. A comet’s tail of severed body…
Psychedelic ‘Ego Death’ Tied to a Collapse in Alpha Brain Waves
Summary: A new study using DMT as a scientific tool reveals how psychedelics alter the brain’s alpha-wave dynamics…
Microdosing this psychedelic can ease major depression
This trip might just be worth taking. New research suggests that microdosing a popular psychedelic may provide relief…
Psychedelics May Rewire Memory Circuits Key to Mental Health
Summary: New research suggests that psychedelic drugs may work by strengthening specific brain connections linked to memory and…
The ‘Spirit Molecule’ Defends the Brain Against Stroke in Mice, Breakthrough Study Shows
Co-authors of the study from the Biological Barriers Research Group of the Institute of Biophysics N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is…
Single Psilocybin Dose Reverses Pain And Depression In Mice Within 24 Hours
Scientists test psilocybin mushrooms in a lab. (Photo by 24K-Production on Shutterstock) In A Nutshell One dose, weeks…
Psilocybin May Present Unique Risks During the Postpartum Period
Magic mushrooms may not be the answer to postpartum depression, new research from the University of California, Davis,…
Evolutionary Mystery of Psilocybin Deepens With Discovery That Mushrooms Twice Evolved the Psychedelic Compound
The psychedelic compound psilocybin has fascinated humans for years. It alters perception, expands consciousness, and is even being…
Depression Patients Treated with Psychedelic Mushrooms 5 years ago Are Still ‘Symptom-Free’
GNN graphic – credits, Psilocybe ovoideocystidiata CC 4.0. BY-SA Alan Rockefeller Patients with clinical depression and treated with…
A single dose of this drug can reduce anxiety without therapy
Don’t panic — relief might be just one trip away. A mind-bending new study suggests a single dose…