LSD may ease anxiety symptoms for months, study finds
A single dose of LSD eased anxiety symptoms for many folks and the benefits lasted up to three months, a new study reports.
Sep 5, 2025
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Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Psilocybin
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Why the magic mushroom anti-aging claims are overblown
How can we live longer? The eternal question, and one that scientists have long been trying to answer.
Aug 28, 2025
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Why religious groups are pushing for psychedelics as sacrament
Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates US$50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for treating opioid addiction and treatment-resistant ...
Aug 27, 2025
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Psychedelic therapy may trigger visual imagery in people with aphantasia
UNSW Sydney and Macquarie University psychology researchers have written an article warning that psychedelic therapies may switch on visual mental imagery in people with aphantasia and could raise the risk of intrusive thoughts, ...
Two years on from Australia's bold psychedelic experiment, here are our concerns
A small Australian trial that used psychedelic-assisted therapy to improve the mental health and well-being of terminally ill patients is in the news today.
Aug 20, 2025
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The growing fad of 'microdosing' mushrooms is leading to an uptick in poison control center calls
Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic—a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or "smart drugs." However, within hours of consuming them, your heart starts racing, ...
Aug 18, 2025
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Can psychedelic mushrooms turn back the clock? Study suggests psilocybin preserves telomere length
A compound found in psychedelic mushrooms may have antiaging properties. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have found that psilocybin, the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms, may extend both cellular and organismal ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Psilocybin rewires brain circuits to boost fear extinction and behavioral flexibility in mice
Psilocybin, a psychedelic compound contained in some varieties of mushrooms, has recently been found to be promising for the treatment of some neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression, some anxiety disorders and post-traumatic ...
Texas invests $50M in psychedelic drug research to treat addiction
Texas has moved to fund research into ibogaine, a psychedelic drug that may help treat addiction, depression and brain injuries.
Jun 16, 2025
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Large-scale analysis of attitudes toward drugs reveals growing acceptance of psychedelics
A new study has revealed large differences in attitudes toward various types of drugs, with a growing acceptance of psychedelics and strong negative feelings toward more traditional illicit drugs.
Jun 16, 2025
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