neuropsychopharmacology

Does Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 11, 2019

A new study reports those who microdose psychedelics report improvements in attention and mental health. However, a number of people report an increase in neuroticism following six weeks of microdosing.... Read More...

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Ketamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction Treatments

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 10, 2019

A new study reveals the combination of ketamine with naltrexone can help treat symptoms of both depression and addiction.... Read More...

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Statins May Help Treat Serious Mental Illness

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 9, 2019

A new study reveals statins, biguanides and other drugs that help treat physical conditions may have significant benefits for the treatment of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.... Read More...

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MDMA Makes People Cooperative, But Not Gullible

Neuroscience NewsNovember 19, 2018

Researchers report MDMA, the main compound in ecstasy, helps people to cooperate better, but only when the other person is trustworthy.... Read More...

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Anti-Convulsant Drug Reduces Major Depression Symptoms

Neuroscience NewsNovember 1, 2018

Ezogabine, an FDA approved anti-convulsant, appears to significantly reduce symptoms in those with major depressive disorder.... Read More...

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Microdoses of Psychedelics May Enhance Creative Problem Solving

Neuroscience NewsOctober 25, 2018

A new study reports microdosing psychedelics may enhance creative problem solving without risk of hallucinations, or trips, associated with taking high doses of the substances.... Read More...

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Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression

Neuroscience NewsOctober 18, 2018

According to researchers, a small cohort of MDD patients had significant improvements in sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness following treatment with the antidepressant Vortioxetine.... Read More...

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Why Some Are More Prone To Depression Than Others

Neuroscience NewsOctober 10, 2018

A new study reports people may be able to avoid depression, even if they have a genetic predisposition to SAD, by maintaining or boosting serotonin levels throughout the year. ... Read More...

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Diet and Weight May Affect Bipolar Treatment Response

Neuroscience NewsOctober 7, 2018

Researchers report diet and weight may hinder the response to medications for some with bipolar disorder. The study found those who had a better quality of diet and lower BMI responded better to treatments than those who were overweight and ate foods that promoted inflammation.... Read More...

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Inhaled Version of Blood Pressure Drug May Help Reduce Anxiety

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 11, 2018

Amiloride, a common blood pressure medication, shows potential in treating anxiety disorder and pain when administered in nebulized form, researchers report.... Read More...

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Potent Psychedelic DMT Mimics Near Death Experience in the Brain

Neuroscience NewsSeptember 2, 2018

Researchers report DMT, the psychoactive compound of ayahuasca, can mimic actual near death experiences in healthy subjects.... Read More...

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Cannabidiol Shows Sustained Effects Against Depression for Seven Days: Rat Study

Neuroscience NewsAugust 31, 2018

A study using rat models of depression reveals a single dose of the cannabis extract CBD can help to reduce symptoms of depression for up to one week. Researchers say cannabidiol appears to activate mechanisms that help repair neural circuitry in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, which get damaged as a result of depression.... Read More...

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Does Microdosing Improve Mood and Performance?

Ketamine and Naltrexone Combo Shows Promise for Depression and Addiction Treatments

Statins May Help Treat Serious Mental Illness

Anti-Convulsant Drug Reduces Major Depression Symptoms

Microdoses of Psychedelics May Enhance Creative Problem Solving

Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression

Why Some Are More Prone To Depression Than Others

Diet and Weight May Affect Bipolar Treatment Response

Inhaled Version of Blood Pressure Drug May Help Reduce Anxiety

Potent Psychedelic DMT Mimics Near Death Experience in the Brain

Cannabidiol Shows Sustained Effects Against Depression for Seven Days: Rat Study