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·August 7, 2021·4 min read

Nutritional Supplements Could Help Treat PTSD

Combining two natural products that modulate the epigenome, researchers believe they have identified a feasible approach to reversing symptoms of PTSD in animal models that could be effective in humans.

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·July 29, 2021·5 min read

ADHD Drug Class Leads to Fewer Side Effects in Preschool Children

Alpha-2-adrenergic agonists appear to be effective at reducing symptoms associated with ADHD in preschool-aged children, and have fewer side effects than traditional stimulants used to treat ADHD.

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·July 28, 2021·3 min read

Discovery Points to Ketamine’s Long-Term Antidepressant Effects

The MeCP2 gene influences ketamine's behavioral effect and strengthens synapses, leading to an improvement in the drug's antidepressant effect over time.

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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 7, 2021·4 min read

Work Like a Dream: New Anticholinergic Drug Keeps PTSD Flashbacks and Nightmares Away

Trihexyphenidyl, an anticholinergic medication commonly prescribed for Parkinson's symptoms, appears to alleviate negative memory flashbacks and nightmares experienced by those with PTSD.

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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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·June 29, 2021·3 min read

Drug Relieves Persistent Daydreaming, Fatigue, and Brain Sluggishness in Adults With ADHD

Lisdexamfetamine, a drug known to stimulate brain activity, reduces symptoms of sluggish cognitive tempo in adults with ADHD.

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·June 28, 2021·4 min read

Novel Drug Reduces Anxiety-Like Behavior in Mice

KNT-127 reduced anxiety-like behaviors in mice, researchers report.

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·June 9, 2021·4 min read

Low Doses of “Laughing Gas” Could Be Fast, Effective Treatment for Severe Depression

Nitrous oxide, a common anesthesia most often associated with dental procedures, may have a new purpose. Researchers found a single inhalation of 25% nitrous oxide gas was effective at alleviating symptoms of depression in those with a treatment-resistant form of the mental health disorder.

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·June 4, 2021·5 min read

ADHD Drugs Can Affect Later Generations

A new study of male guppies reveals behaviors affected by methylphenidate hydrochloride (MPH), an active ingredient in common ADHD medications, can be passed along to future generations.

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·May 28, 2021·4 min read

Why Is It so Hard to Withdraw From Some Antidepressants?

A new study reveals the molecular and cellular mechanisms behind why some people find it harder to stop using antidepressants than others with depression.

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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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psychopharmacology

Nutritional Supplements Could Help Treat PTSD

ADHD Drug Class Leads to Fewer Side Effects in Preschool Children

Discovery Points to Ketamine’s Long-Term Antidepressant Effects

The Future of Psychedelic Science

Work Like a Dream: New Anticholinergic Drug Keeps PTSD Flashbacks and Nightmares Away

Psychedelic Spurs Growth of Neural Connections Lost In Depression

Drug Relieves Persistent Daydreaming, Fatigue, and Brain Sluggishness in Adults With ADHD

Novel Drug Reduces Anxiety-Like Behavior in Mice

Low Doses of “Laughing Gas” Could Be Fast, Effective Treatment for Severe Depression

ADHD Drugs Can Affect Later Generations

Why Is It so Hard to Withdraw From Some Antidepressants?

Non-Hallucinogenic Psychedelic Analog Reverses Effects of Stress in Mice

Taming Tumor Chaos: Researchers Uncover Key to Improving Glioblastoma Treatment

Hippocampus Predicts Rewards by Reorganizing Memories

Memory Rewritten: Study Finds No Clear Line Between Episodic and Semantic Retrieval

Brain Stimulation Method Can Evaluate Consciousness in Alzheimer’s Disease

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