FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·May 30, 2019·4 min read‘Ecstasy’ shows promise for post-traumatic stress treatmentMDMA shows promise for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. Combining the use of Ecstasy with psychotherapy treatments resulted in a reduction of PTSD symptoms after just one session. 54% of the study participants no longer met the PTSD criteria after two sessions. Patients also reported improvements in depression symptoms.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 11, 2020·3 min readCannabis increases susceptibility to false memoryIn comparison to a placebo group, test subjects exposed to marijuana were more likely to form false memories based on incorrect information.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·September 15, 2015·3 min readDocumenting Self Reported Use of New Synthetic Drugs by Teens and Young AdultsA new study reports on the self reported use of new synthetic drugs among teens and young people.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·August 12, 2018·3 min readExploring the Potential Benefits of Hallucinogens for Mental HealthResearchers explore the potential benefits of using hallucinogens for the treatment of PTSD, anxiety, depression and other mental health disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·October 9, 2017·3 min readHuman Minibrains Reveal Effects of Psychedelic SubstanceA new study reveals psychedelic substances may have a neuroprotective role when it comes to inflammation. Researchers also report psychedelics can alter signaling pathways associated with neuroplasticity.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·June 12, 2018·4 min readKetamine and Psychedelic Drugs Change Structure of NeuronsA new study reveals psychedelics increase dendrites, dendritic spines and synapses, while ketamine may promote neuroplasticity. The findings could help develop new treatments for anxiety, depression and other related disorders.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·July 17, 2013·3 min readLow Doses of Psychedelic Drug Erases Conditioned Fear in MiceResearchers discover a low dose of psilocybin erased conditioned fear responses in mice. They suggest the agent could be a potential treatment for PTSD and related conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 19, 2018·5 min readMDMA Makes People Cooperative, But Not GullibleResearchers report MDMA, the main compound in ecstasy, helps people to cooperate better, but only when the other person is trustworthy.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 2, 2023·6 min readMDMA Makes People Feel More Connected During ConversationsResearchers shed light on MDMA's potential to foster feelings of connection in controlled environments. Their study reveals that individuals on MDMA or methamphetamine felt more connected during conversations compared to those on a placebo.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 1, 2022·4 min readMost Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside PsychotherapyPrescribing psychedelic therapies including MDMA and psilocybin in combination with counseling and psychotherapy improve symptoms for those with PTSD.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 12, 2019·5 min readNearly 1 in 2 swingers uses recreational drugs to intensify sexHalf of all people who practice sexual swinging use recreational drugs to enhance their experience. Researchers report women are more likely to use drugs than either straight or bisexual men, increasing the risk of them participating in unprotected sex and contracting a sexually transmitted infection.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·September 20, 2018·5 min readOctopuses Given Ecstasy Reveal Genetic Link to Evolution of Social Behaviors in HumansTesting the behavioral reaction to MDMA in octopuses, researchers report they have discovered evidence of an evolutionary link between the sea creatures and humans.Read More
