A new study suggests that four psychoactive compounds work in surprisingly similar ways, and that they break down the ...

Psychedelics have a long history of recreational use, and users in both scientific and recreational contexts report having ...

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Scientists looked at a wide range of brain scans to determine how consciousness gets so trippy on mind-altering drugs.

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Many of those who microdose psychedelics do so to feel less anxious or depressed, or enhance mental sharpness and boost creativity. But the data don’t support such hopes.

Different psychedelics create very similar brain pattern activity, giving scientists new insight into potential mental health ...

An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of ...

In psychedelic studies, placebo groups often improve less, partly because participants may realize they did not receive the drug. In antidepressant trials, placebo groups tend to improve more, ...

Explore how psychedelics and meditation reveal the brain's construction of self, influencing our acceptance of change and ...

(The Conversation) — Several religious groups have historically used psychedelics for healing. Now, a growing number are pushing for their use as a way to mystical experiences. (The Conversation) — ...

(RNS) — Hunt Priest was removed from ministry nearly a decade after participating in a controversial study on clergy and psychedelics. (RNS) — In 2016, a priest in the Episcopal Church had what he ...