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·March 12, 2024·6 min read

Mushroom Extract Outperforms Synthetic Psilocybin in Psychiatric Therapy

A new study reveals that psilocybin-containing mushroom extract exhibits a more potent and enduring effect on synaptic plasticity compared to its synthetic counterpart. This research highlights the potential of natural psychedelic compounds to revolutionize the treatment of psychiatric disorders. With alarming statistics indicating a significant portion of patients unresponsive to existing medications, this study opens new avenues for innovative, nature-based psychiatric treatments.

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·October 3, 2023·5 min read

Psilocybin Microdosing Promising for Mental Health Disorders

Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats. While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric treatment applications, this study focuses on low, repeated doses—commonly known as 'microdosing'—and its burgeoning popularity in self-medication narratives online.

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·September 7, 2023·4 min read

Psilocybin and Mental Health: A Glimpse into Psychedelic Therapeutics

Psychedelic drugs, notably psilocybin found in "magic mushrooms," are under the spotlight for their potential to treat various mental health disorders. Recent studies reveal promising outcomes using psilocybin for major depressive disorder (MDD) and treatment-resistant depression (TRD).

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·May 2, 2023·5 min read

Decoding the Molecular Mechanisms of Psilocybin Mushrooms’ Hallucinogenic Effects

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting psilocybin, a hallucinogenic compound found in certain mushroom species, could potentially revolutionize the treatment of depression and substance addiction. Researchers focused on the molecular interactions of psilocybin in the brain. The findings may help with designing new drugs that can treat a range of mental health disorders.

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·May 2, 2023·6 min read

Harnessing Psilocybin to Treat PTSD

Psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can restore fear extinction and help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The study found that psilocybin promotes the growth of new neurons and synapses in the hippocampus, a brain region involved in memory formation, and was found to reverse the decline in proteins associated with neuroplasticity and fear extinction. The findings provide a promising potential for using psilocybin in the treatment of PTSD.

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·January 9, 2023·12 min read

The Rebirth of Psychedelic Medicine

Often considered dangerous, mind-altering drugs, researchers are turning to the study of psychedelic therapies as a potential to treat an array of psychiatric conditions including depression and PTSD.

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·November 14, 2022·4 min read

Exposing Brain Tissue to Psilocybin Provides Insights Into Consciousness, Depression and Anxiety

Investigating how psychedelics such as psilocybin act on serotonin receptors, researchers shed new light on how the drugs affect consciousness and assist in treating a range of mental health disorders.

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·October 24, 2022·4 min read

How Psychedelics Light Up Brain’s Neuropathways

Study reveals the basic neurobiology of how psychedelics work at the chemical, molecular, neural, and network levels within the brain.

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·September 1, 2022·4 min read

Most Promising PTSD Treatment May Use ‘Ecstasy’ or ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Alongside Psychotherapy

Prescribing psychedelic therapies including MDMA and psilocybin in combination with counseling and psychotherapy improve symptoms for those with PTSD.

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·August 25, 2022·6 min read

Psychedelic Drug Therapy May Help Treat Alcohol Addiction

A new study reports two doses of the psychedelic compound psilocybin reduced heavy alcohol consumption by 83% when combined with therapy for those with alcohol use disorder.

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·July 11, 2022·5 min read

Study Determines Psychedelic Mushroom Microdoses Can Improve Mood and Mental Health

Study reveals those who microdosed psilocybin for 30 days showed greater improvements in mood, mental health, and psychomotor abilities than those who did not microdose. The findings have positive implications for the use of psychedelics to help treat mental health disorders.