A new study in mice suggests psychedelics make the brain more likely to 'see' images from memory rather than what's actually in front of it.

Psilocybin works by increasing "mental flexibility," allowing patients to reframe their relationship with addiction, ...

A single dose of psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, appears significantly more effective than nicotine patches at helping people quit smoking, a new study shows.

A growing body of neuroimaging research is pinpointing exactly how psychedelic drugs hijack the brain’s visual system to ...

Bipartisan senators have introduced a bill to provide $30 million in funding annually to establish psychedelic-focused “centers for excellence” at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities, ...

A recent study reveals how psychedelics trigger the brain to 'dream' while awake, using memory images rather than actual ...

New research reveals that psilocybin and MDMA promote long-term PTSD recovery by physically remodeling myelin insulation in ...

Utah lawmakers have sent a bill to the governor that would promote clinical trials into the efficacy of psychedelic-assisted ...

As SXSW fills hotel ballrooms with talk of psilocybin and ibogaine, Texas lawmakers are backing a $50 million state play on ibogaine research, and a major biotech just logged late-stage wins for a ...

Mouse neurons treated with the new CaST labeling technique developed at UC Davis. CaST enables rapid labeling of brain cells as they respond to psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin or LSD. (Image by ...

Psychedelics are a “game changer” in depression care, according to William Blair, but the complicated treatment regimens mean ...

Colorado social media postings warn that psilocybin users’ perceptions, reaction time, and decision-making can be altered for hours.