Can stuff in rosemary extract fight cocaine addiction?
“Our study deepens our understanding of the basic brain mechanisms that increase vulnerability to substance use disorder-related outcomes…”
Tool tracks how psychedelics affect neurons
Researchers have developed a rapid, noninvasive tool to track the neurons and biomolecules activated in the brain by psychedelic drugs.
Since 2009, teens have reported less misuse of 3 commonly prescribed drugs
A steep decline in teens who misused prescription medications in the past year, from 11% to 2%, surprises researchers.
‘Magic mushrooms’ work by scrambling key brain network
Mushrooms that contain psilocybin generate psychedelic experiences by disrupting a critical network of brain areas involved in introspective thinking.
Can psychedelics help people who stutter?
Researchers analyzed Reddit posts from people who stutter sharing experiences with substances such as magic mushrooms and LSD.
Can psychedelics help people who stutter?
Researchers analyzed Reddit posts from people who stutter sharing experiences with substances such as magic mushrooms and LSD.
‘Magic mushrooms’ may safely treat depression
“Magic mushrooms” may offer a safe alternative to traditional medications that treat anxiety and depression.
Sensors instantly detect fentanyl and other drugs
A new sensor can detect cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, even when they are combined with other drugs or additives like sugar and caffeine.
Can psychedelics without hallucinations improve mental health?
On this episode of the Big Brains podcast, a researcher breaks down his investigation of psychedelics for treating mental health disorders.
Psychedelics reopen ‘critical periods’ for social learning
Psychedelics could help reopen the window of time when “the mammalian brain is far more susceptible and open to learning…”