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.
Study reveals the basic neurobiology of how psychedelics work at the chemical, molecular, neural, and network levels within the brain.
Researchers reveal how participating in a group virtual reality experience can produce responses similar to those triggered by psychedelics.
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.
Both those who experienced a natural near-death experience and those who had a near-death experience while taking psychedelics report less fear of death and a lasting, spiritual positive experience.
Researchers discuss how psychedelics can affect the brain and provide therapeutic benefits for those suffering from a range of psychiatric disorders.
Genetic variants of the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor may explain why some respond to psychedelic therapies for the treatment of mental health disorders while others don't.
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.
A new study will explore how psilocybin affects different networks and serotonin function in the brains of autistic adults.
Researchers explore the effect psychedelics have on the brain and how they are effective at treating depression.
Opioid use disorder is 30% less common in those who used psilocybin compared to those who have never been exposed to the psychedelic. Researchers say psilocybin may protect against opioid addiction by affecting the transmission of dopamine and serotonin.
When beliefs change following psychedelic use in relation to mystical experiences, attributions of consciousness tend to increase.
