FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 29, 2018·7 min readKetamine’s Antidepressant Effects Tied to Opioid System in the BrainResearchers report ketamine's antidepressive effects require activation of opioid receptors in the brain. The study highlights the interaction between depression, pain and opioid addiction.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·August 19, 2018·5 min readThe Real Promise of LSD, Mushrooms and MDMA for Medical ScienceResearchers explore why using hallucinogens to treat an array of mental health disorders is becoming more popular.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 ArticlesPsychology·August 6, 2018·3 min readMale Birds Sing Less to Females on AntidepressantsA new study reports male songbirds sing less to females during courtship if they have been exposed to low levels of SSRI antidepressants.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 30, 2018·2 min readCan Hallucinogens Curb Cocaine Use?A new study will investigate whether psilocybin can help curb cocaine addiction. Researchers are currently seeking people with a history of cocaine abuse to participate in the study.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·June 22, 2018·4 min readKetamine Acts Fast to Treat Depression and Its Effects Last, But How?Researchers explore the mechanisms behind ketamine's effectiveness at treating depression. The study reports the long lasting effects of ketamine may be due to G proteins timing in moving back to lipid rafts.Read More
AutismFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 24, 2018·4 min readProlonged Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy Linked to Increased ASD and ADHD RiskA new study reveals a link between prolonged acetaminophen use in pregnancy and an increased risk of offspring being diagnosed with ADHD or ASD. Researchers report children of mothers who had prolonged exposure to the pain killer during pregnancy had a 30% increased risk of developing ADHD and a 20% increased risk of being diagnosed with ASD.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·April 16, 2018·4 min readFast Acting Benefits of Ketamine for Depression and SuicidalityA new study backs up previous findings that nasally administered ketamine can provide rapid treatment for depression and suicidal thoughts.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 30, 2018·5 min readOpioid Use Prevalent Among Electronic Dance Music PartygoersResearchers report 10 percent of people who have attended EDM events have misused opioids in the past 12 months. The number, researchers say, exceeds national averages. Oxycontin was reported to be the most widely misused drug within the scene.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 16, 2018·4 min readStudy Casts Doubt on Ketamine Nasal Sprays for DepressionA new study reports intranasal delivery of ketamine may cause problematic side effects for some people with depression.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·March 15, 2018·5 min readADHD Drug Increases Glutamate and Positive Emotion in Healthy PeopleA new study reveals a psychostimulant prescribed for ADHD increases glutamate in the brains of healthy people, resulting in more positive emotions.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·February 6, 2018·2 min readCan Over the Counter Pain Medications Influence Thoughts and Emotions?A new study reveals over the counter pain killers may negatively influence information processing and emotional response.Read More
