Tag Archive for: psychedelic research
The Biggest Psychedelic News Stories of the Week – June 23
Research, TreatmentNew study brings hope to cancer patients struggling with depressive symptoms. Conflicts in Kentucky commission developing plan to fund research on the benefits of ibogaine to treat opioid addiction. Ayahuasca played a key role in finding Colombian children stranded in the Amazonian jungle.
Psychedelics and Brain Development: Psychedelics Reopen Critical Period for Social Reward Learning
ResearchThe study titled "Psychedelics reopen the social reward learning critical period" was conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University after they discovered a novel critical period for social reward learning. Critical periods are mechanistically…
Canadian Study Uncovers Significant Reductions in Substance Use After Psychedelics
ResearchA Canadian study found significant reductions in substance use after taking psychedelics, including alcohol and cocaine.
Psychedelic Users Show Greater Psychological Strengths and Improved Well-being, Study Finds
Culture, ResearchA new study published in the International Journal of Wellbeing, found that classical psychedelic users have "greater psychological strengths and well-being, and lower levels of distress" compared to cannabis and alcohol.
A Roadmap to the 11 Most Cited Psychedelic Research Papers
ResearchIn this article, we compile a list of the 11 most cited psychedelic research papers to help build a foundation of knowledge for enthusiasts.
Why Do We See Geometric Visuals When We Trip on Psychedelics? Here’s the Math
ResearchDo you ever wonder why people have such intense hallucinogenic experiences when they take psychedelics? There may be more math involved in it than you think.
New Research Shows “Bad Trips” Can Be Beneficial to Mental Health
ResearchNew study has revealed that even adverse psychedelic experiences ( bad trips) can be beneficial to mental health.