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How psychedelics push your brain to dream while awake – new study
How psychedelics induce intense visuals.
Psychedelic drugs can be almost as life altering as near‑death experiences
Society has very different attitudes to near-death experiences and psychedelics.
From trippy drugs to therapeutic aids – how psychedelics got their groove back
Psychedelics use is on the rise and it’s partly due to a wellbeing rebrand.
Psychedelic drugs: would you accept a prescription? It depends if you’ve tried them before
Ketamine and other psychedelics are being licensed for medical use – two experts advise how to minimise harm for users.
Alberta’s new policy on psychedelic drug treatment for mental illness: Will Canada lead the psychedelic renaissance?
Alberta’s new policy on psychedelic-assisted therapy for mental illness may set a precedent that moves Canadians one step closer to accepting psychedelics as medicinal substances.
Why the TGA should reschedule MDMA and psilocybin for the treatment of mental illness
The TGA is considering a proposal to reclassify psilocybin and MDMA from their current status as prohibited substances. This would allow psychiatrists to use these drugs to treat mental illness.
Psychedelics to treat mental illness? Australian researchers are giving it a go
Australia is about to start its first trial of psychedelic drugs for the treatment of anxiety and depression. If the results are positive, this could transform the way we treat mental illness.
Magic mushrooms may one day treat anorexia, but not just yet
Psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, has shown promise in treating anorexia in early studies, mostly in rats. But more research is needed to test if it’s safe and effective in humans.
Psychedelics may better treat depression and anxiety symptoms than prescription antidepressants for patients with advanced cancer
Receiving a cancer diagnosis and undergoing cancer treatment can be a traumatizing experience. Psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin and MDMA could help alleviate symptoms from cancer-related PTSD.