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·June 4, 2022·2 min read

New Study To Evaluate Psilocybin’s Therapeutic Potential On Autistic Adults

A new study will explore how psilocybin affects different networks and serotonin function in the brains of autistic adults.

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·May 21, 2022·5 min read

Psychedelics: How They Act on the Brain to Relieve Depression

Researchers explore the effect psychedelics have on the brain and how they are effective at treating depression.

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·April 7, 2022·3 min read

Psilocybin Use Associated With Lower Risk of Opioid Addiction

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.

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·March 31, 2022·4 min read

The Relationship Between Psychedelics and Consciousness

When beliefs change following psychedelic use in relation to mystical experiences, attributions of consciousness tend to increase.

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·March 19, 2022·4 min read

AI Maps Psychedelic ‘Trip’ Experiences to Regions of the Brain, Opening New Route to Psychiatric Treatments

AI technology helped map out diverse and subjective psychedelic experiences to different brain regions.

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·March 16, 2022·3 min read

Largest Ever Psychedelics Study Maps Changes of Conscious Awareness to Neurotransmitter Systems

Study reveals how psychedelic drug-induced changes in subjective awareness are rooted in specific neurotransmitter systems.

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·February 17, 2022·5 min read

Study of LSD Microdosing Doesn’t Show a Therapeutic Effect

Researchers say they have found no evidence LSD microdosing improves mood or cognitive function.

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·February 15, 2022·6 min read

Psilocybin Treatment for Major Depression Effective for up to a Year for Most Patients

The antidepressant effect of psilocybin-assisted therapy, in combination with psychotherapy, appears to provide up to a year of symptom relief for some patients with major depressive disorder.

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·November 23, 2021·3 min read

Psilocybin Reduces Relapses for Those With Alcohol Use Disorder

Psilocybin can restore mGluR2 levels in the prefrontal cortex, and this leads to a reduced risk of relapse for those with alcohol use disorder.

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·November 23, 2021·4 min read

Psychedelic Microdosing Improves Mental Health

Microdosing psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin alleviates symptoms of depression and anxiety while improving feelings of wellbeing.

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·November 19, 2021·5 min read

Psychedelics Show Promise in Treating Mental Illness

A growing body of evidence suggests psychedelics including psilocybin and LSD show promise in providing lasting relief from symptoms for those suffering some mental health disorders. Researchers found DOI, a similar drug to LSD, reduced negative behavioral responses following fear triggers in mouse models of anxiety.

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·September 27, 2021·4 min read

Psychedelics Linked to Social Bonding and Prosocial Behaviors in Ravers

Drums, dance, sleep deprivation, and drugs, referred to as the 4D's in the rave scene was associated with personal transformation for those who considered a rave to be an awe-inspiring event. The more a person felt personally transformed by the experience, the more bonded to the fellow ravers they felt. This phenomenon may explain the long-standing popularity of the rave scene.