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The therapeutic use of psychedelic drugs has attracted no shortage of media and scientific interest in recent years—and this is only likely to grow.
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Australia relaxes psychedelic therapy oversight despite limited safety evidence
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Psychedelics not yet ready for clinical use in ADHD treatment, study finds
In recent years, there has been growing interest among adults with ADHD in the practice of microdosing classic psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD. The internet is full of personal accounts describing improved concentration, better impulse control and enhanced well-being.
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Psychedelic drug screen in mice may overlook stress and brain changes
Over the past decades, some medical researchers and neuroscientists have been exploring the possible therapeutic effects of psychedelic compounds, such as lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocybin. These are substances that act on serotonin receptors in the brain and can al
Psilocybin therapy shows potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa in small trial
A small pilot study from the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London indicates that psilocybin—the active ingredient in psychedelic "magic mushrooms"—may have potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa when combined with therapy. Anorexia nervosa is a seriou
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Scientists decipher how a psychedelic substance is created, then engineer a plant to produ
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