The psychedelic space has grown rapidly and quickly led to disagreements, attempts at profiting and patenting.
A recent psychedelic conference showed there is a widening rift in the community.
Read morePsilocybin and Antidepressants
New research suggests that antidepressants can diminish the effects of psilocybin.
Read moreRecent Research on Psilocybin Gives Mixed Results
Compass Pathways published the long awaited results of its phase 2 clinical trial for the treatment of depression with psilocybin–assisted psychotherapy in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Psilocybin showed rapid antidepressant effects for most patients, but only 1 in 5 participants showed significant improvement at 12 weeks.
Read moreMDMA and Eating Disorders
MDMA-assisted psychotherapy shows promise in the treatment of eating disorder symptoms.
Read moreLSD- Recent Research
LSD induces both an “afterglow” for memory performance and a cognitive “hangover,” study finds.
Read morePsychedelics and Potential Adverse Effects
The harms of psychedelics need to be put Into context.
As psychedelic therapy trials get bigger and the drugs become more accessible, researchers need to start talking about their potential adverse effects.
Read moreMDMA and Chronic Pain
MDMA and Trauma
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 morePsychedelics and Sports
What do athletes get from ayahuasca, mushrooms and ecstasy?
Aaron Rodgers and Kenny Stills are among the few who have spoken publicly about their use of psychedelics for mental health purposes.
But a future where the treatment is more widespread across sports may not be so far away.
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