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·July 3, 2014·5 min read

New Study Discovers Biological Basis for Magic Mushroom Mind Expansion

The brain displays a similar pattern of activity during dreaming as it does during a psychedelic trip, a new study reports.

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·September 8, 2015·1 min read

Renewed Interest in Psychedelics for Treatment of PTSD and Anxiety

According to a new study, psychedelics show some success in treating some psychological disorders.

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·September 15, 2015·3 min read

Documenting Self Reported Use of New Synthetic Drugs by Teens and Young Adults

A new study reports on the self reported use of new synthetic drugs among teens and young people.

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·December 10, 2015·2 min read

Trippy Networks: How LSD Changes Consciousness

A new study reports LSD reduces connectivity in brain networks and interferes with patterns of activation which underlie thought and behavior.

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·December 10, 2015·1 min read

Magic Mushroom Component Reduces Depression and Anxiety in Cancer Patients

Study suggests that a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient of magic mushrooms, may be enough to produce a lasting decrease in depression and anxiety for cancer patients.

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·April 11, 2016·6 min read

This is Your Brain on LSD

Neuroimaging study reveals what happens in the brain when people experience visual hallucinations associated with LSD use.

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·April 13, 2016·5 min read

How LSD Can Make Us Lose Our Sense of Self

Increases in global connectivity in brain networks of people under the influence of LSD correlate with the degree to which a person reported a sense of ego dissolution.

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·July 14, 2016·3 min read

Why Scientists are Calling for Experiments on Ecstasy

Researchers call for a rigorous scientific exploration of MDMA's effects to identify precisely how the drug works, the data from which could be used to develop therapeutic compounds.

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·August 22, 2016·3 min read

How LSD Affects Language

A new study looks at how LSD affects the ability to correctly put a name to an object.

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·December 30, 2016·6 min read

Researchers Urge Caution Around Psilocybin Use

While many people reported a 'bad trip' when taking psilocybin containing mushrooms, most report experiencing meaningful and worthwhile experiences while under the influence.