By systematically stripping down the complex structure of the LSD molecule, scientists have pinpointed the exact components ...

Psilocybin—the psychedelic compound that occurs naturally in certain "magic" mushroom species—has been shown in trials to provide long-term treatment for depression and anxiety. But the chemical's ...

This article was originally published on Psychedelic Spotlight and appears here with permission. New study suggests that a non-hallucinogenic LSD analog may hold therapeutic potential for mood ...

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Indeed, hallucinogens, due to their varied and still poorly understood mechanisms of action, present significant potential risks that must be carefully evaluated. Using them in psychotherapy ...

Natural hallucinogens, such as psilocybin, mescaline, N,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and related compounds, have generally received attention for their effects on human perception, emotion and cognition ...

Share on Pinterest Psychedelics without mind-altering effects may be within reach. Image credit: Chelsea Victoria/Stocksy. Depression is one of the most common mental health issues people face, and ...

Emergency department (ED) visits related to hallucinogen use are linked to a 21-fold increased risk of schizophrenia spectrum disorder (SSD), results of a large population-based study show. Daniel T.

Researchers systematically deconstructed the complex chemical structure of LSD to identify which parts trigger hallucinations and which provide therapeutic benefits. By testing simplified versions of ...

The study uncovered how the psychedelic drug DOI reduces anxiety by activating particular neurons in the brain. DOI’s anxiety-reducing properties do not coincide with its hallucinogenic effects, ...

Americans from boardrooms to living rooms to pharmaceutical labs are becoming increasingly open and curious about the use of hallucinogenic drugs. Also called psychedelics, hallucinogens such as LSD, ...

How do hallucinogens work? The precise mechanisms that are set in motion within the brain after consuming lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) or psilocybin are unknown. Hallucinogens do not produce ...