Psychedelics
Mystical Psilocybin Trips Linked to Lasting Positive Psychological Effects, Study Finds
New research published in the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology has found that the mystical experiences induced by psilocybin are closely linked to long-lasting positive psychological effects in healthy individuals.
Psychedelics Can Help Boost Scientific Creativity, Review Finds
Can psychedelic drugs help scientists to solve their technical problems? Yes, according to one recent review.
Novel Psychedelic Molecule Shows Promise in Pre-Clinical Cocaine Addiction Treatment Trial
While effective treatments for opioid addictions have been available, this could be the first dedicated treatment for cocaine addiction, which is a global crisis.
British Columbia to Decriminalize Opioids, Cocaine, and MDMA
From next year, Canadians living in the province of British Columbia will be able to possess opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine, and MDMA, the country’s government has announced.
Psychedelics Company to Provide Free LSD to Researchers
The psychedelics company Ceruvia Lifesciences is offering to supply LSD, at no cost, to qualified researchers.
$2.7 Million Federal Grant Will Fund Study to Find New Psychedelics
Researchers from the University of California, Davis, and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus are about to start a new project to discover new, non-hallucinogenic treatments for substance use disorders.
Psychedelics: How They Act on the Brain to Relieve Depression
How does psilocybin act on the brain to relieve depression? Clare Tweedy, a teaching fellow at the University of Leeds, explains all in this feature, courtesy of the Conversation.
Connecticut Governor Signs Bill to Give Patients Access to MDMA and Psilocybin Therapy
As a requirement for treatment, the qualified patients must reside in the state and be either a veteran, a retired first responder or a direct healthcare worker.
Exploring How VR Could Be Used in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Technology Networks spoke with the two researchers who wrote a recent paper on how virtual reality might be incorporated into psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.
