Trippy Science Unravels the Mystery of Psychedelics’ Antianxiety Effects
Trippy Science Unravels the Mystery of Psychedelics’ Antianxiety Effects
Researchers mimic the antianxiety effects of psychedelics by identifying and activating specific brain regions in an important step towards developing therapeutics that do not cause hallucinations.
Researchers mimic the antianxiety effects of psychedelics by identifying and activating specific brain regions in an important step towards developing therapeutics that do not cause hallucinations.
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Psychedelics Slip Past Cell Membranes When Treating Depression
Alejandra Manjarrez, PhD | Feb 24, 2023 | 4 min read
The antidepressant properties of hallucinogenic drugs may stem from their ability to bind to intracellular serotonin receptors, a study suggests.
Psilocybin Relieves Some Treatment-Resistant Depression Cases: Trial
Shawna Williams | Nov 3, 2022 | 2 min read
The research has caveats, including side effects and a lack of durability in the benefits of a single dose.
“Magic” Mushroom Compound Eases Depression
Tanya Lewis | May 17, 2016 | 2 min read
Psilocybin led to an improvement in symptoms for treatment-resistant patients, according to a small study.
Scanning the Psychedelic Brain
Ruth Williams | Jan 23, 2012 | 3 min read
Brain scans reveal the surprising secret of magic mushrooms’ hallucinogenic effect.