We now know what a brain looks like on psilocybin – but what does that tell us?
Researchers in American scanned the ‘hell out of’ participants brains while they tripped on mushrooms.
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Liberty cap: the surprising tale of how Europe’s magic mushroom got its name
How on earth did an obscure Roman social practice end up lending its name to a modern psychedelic?
Ketamine: painkiller, party drug – and possibly next‑generation antidepressant
Ketamine may be the latest recreational drug to find a new legal use.
LSD ‘microdosing’ is trending in Silicon Valley – but can it actually make you more creative?
Three experts reveal all.
Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon
The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.
Could psychedelics help you to drink less alcohol? Our new study aims to find out
Researchers at UCL are exploring whether the psychedelic drug DMT can be used to curb drinking habits.
A brief history of drug‑fuelled combatants
From mead to magic mushrooms to methamphetamine – drugs have always fuelled battles.
Using ‘trip killers’ to cut short bad drug trips is potentially dangerous
Psychedelic drug takers are sharing advice on Reddit on how to end a bad trip. Some of the advice is highly suspect.
Can a psychedelic‑induced mystical experience really improve your mental health?
Psychedelic therapy often promises transcendent mystical experiences. But research suggests context and expectation may matter more than the trip itself.
Ayahuasca: just how safe is this psychoactive brew?
Many studies have looked at the potential benefits of ayahuasca, but few have analysed its side-effects.