LSD and the Anarchic Brain
LSD flattens the brain’s functional hierarchy and energy landscape via 5-HT2A
Scientific Studies
Virtual Reality and Psychedelic Synergy
Study finds that these altered states are quite similiar.
Psychedelic Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder?
Psychedelic therapy may be able to target BPD’s hallmark symptoms.
Psilocybin and the Will to Live
Psilocybin may help suicidal patients renew their sense of meaning.
Mystical Encounters, With and Without Drugs
Whatever the brain does on drugs, it may be capable of without them.
Study Suggests Beneficial Effects of Psilocybin Are Independent of 5-HT2A
Mice experienced antidepressant effects even with the receptor blocked.
Music is a ‘Hidden Therapist’ in Psilocybin Therapy
A look back at the therapeutic role of music in psilocybin therapy.
ICSS for Assessing the Abuse Potential of Psychedelics
LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin show little abuse potential using this rodent model.
Psychedelic vs. Hallucinogen-What’s in a Name?
Psychedelic is becoming more commonplace, while hallucinogen may be falling from favor.
The Pitfalls and Challenges of Psychedelic Medicine
Psychedelics present unique epistemological and ethical challenges.