New research shows that MDMA-assisted therapy is associated with a reduction in chronic pain among people with post-traumatic stress disorder.
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Reports of the clinical effects of psychedelic therapy — loosening memories and habits that are deeply embedded — are stacking up.
Read morePsychedelics and Mental Health: Recent Research
Psychedelic drugs can induce mind-altering states affecting perception, thought and sensory input.
They have historically been known for their recreational use and do not have nationwide legal approval.
However, psychedelic drugs are also increasingly being studied for their medical benefits (particularly with regard to mental health).
Learn more below about how certain psychedelics can—and cannot—be used for mental wellness.
Read more5-MeO-DMT- Information, Risks and Research
5-MeO-DMT is less commonly known compared to psilocybin and LSD.
But recently it has been gaining more attention as a therapeutic agent. 5-MeO-DMT creates one of the most powerful psychedelic experiences of any substance known.
Can it be used safely and what are the risks?
Read moreVideo: Psychedelics, Consciousness, and Creativity
Could psychedelics make you more creative? Shift your mind, connect you to others, and help you access a younger, more malleable version of yourself? Activist Rick Doblin, neuroscientist Gül Dölen, and musician Reggie Watts join Brian Greene for a mind-bending and multidisciplinary conversation about the promises and pitfalls of these "magic" molecules and their impact on creativity, connection, and consciousness.
This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.
Read moreMore on Microdosing
There is still no definitive evidence that microdosing with psychedelics is either effective or safe. Keep reading to read the potential benefits and risks.
Read moreHave You Heard of Jurema?
DMT has been extracted from the jurema-preta (black jurema) tree (Mimosa tenuiflora), which is widely found in the dry Caatinga Region of Northeastern Brazil.
It is being researched in Brazil for potential in helping those with depression.
Read moreLSD, Anxiety and Depression
New research finds LSD effective in decreasing anxiety and depression.
Researchers report “effects were maximal 2 weeks after the second LSD session and sustained up to 16 weeks.”
Read moreLSD and Brain Plasticity
Neuroscience research suggests LSD might enhance learning and memory by promoting brain plasticity.
Read moreYour Genes and Psychedelics
Michael Pollan and Latest Psychedelic Research
Author Michael Pollan discusses the latest research in the psychedelic boom happening in medical research.
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