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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.

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·September 14, 2021·3 min read

LSD-Triggered Altered Behaviors Linked to Abnormal Brain Communication

Altered behaviors associated with LSD may be caused by a reduction in the normal communication between the hippocampus and visual cortex.

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·July 25, 2021·4 min read

The Future of Psychedelic Science

From treating depression and other mental health disorders, to helping relieve chronic pain, researchers discuss the advantages and implications of psychedelic treatments.

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·July 5, 2021·2 min read

Psychedelic Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost In Depression

One dose of psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in magic mushrooms, increases dendritic spine density within 24 hours. The neurobiological changes lasted for a month following psilocybin exposure. Additionally, mice subjected to stress showed behavioral improvements and increased neurotransmitter activity after psilocybin exposure.

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·May 25, 2021·4 min read

Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic Analog Reverses Effects of Stress in Mice

A single dose of tabernanthalog (TBG), a non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analog, corrects stress-induced behavioral deficits, including anxiety and cognitive inflexibility, in mouse models. Additionally, the compound promoted neurogenesis and restores neural circuits in brain areas damaged by stress.

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·April 28, 2021·4 min read

A Psychedelic-Like Drug Without the Hallucinogenic Side Effects

PsychLight, a newly developed genetically encoded fluorescent sensor, helped researchers identify a psychedelic compound that acts on beneficial neural pathways to treat psychiatric disorders without the hallucinogenic effect.