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Ohio State University - One treatment each of two psychedelic drugs lowered depression and anxiety and improved cognitive functioning in a sample of U.S. special operations forces veterans who sought care at a clinic in Mexico, according to a new analysis of the participants’ charts.

Researchers delve into the therapeutic potential of psilocybin microdosing, exploring its influence on stress resilience and compulsive behaviors in rats.

While high-dose psilocybin therapy has been scrutinized for psychiatric treatment applications, this study focuses on low, repeated doses—commonly known as ‘microdosing’—and its burgeoning popularity in self-medication narratives online.

Findings reveal not only a tolerance for the psychedelic substance but an increased resilience to stress and a reduction in compulsive behaviors among the rodent subjects.

VA is committed to safely exploring all avenues that promote the health of our nation’s Veterans. In line with this goal, VA conducts studies under stringent protocols at various facilities nationwide to identify if psychedelic compounds can treat Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and potentially other mental health conditions.

Research on the therapeutic use of psychedelics is underway at several universities, and data continues to accumulate on how they may help with conditions from PTSD to depression. Many states and localities across the country are considering legislation. Some, like Oregon and Colorado, have already passed regulatory models, which involve licensing facilitators to administer these drugs. And there's increasing interest in that work from a group of professionals who already guide people through life's deep and difficult times: chaplains.

Today’s psychedelic renaissance is thriving thanks to a list of drugs that you could count on just one hand. MDMA, psilocybin, LSD, and DMT are driving a revolution in psychiatry while opening new frontiers in the exploration of consciousness. If you expand to your other hand with drugs like ketamine and ibogaine, there’s enough mystery in that small gang of substances to keep researchers busy for decades.

Minneapolis police will spend less time investigating and arresting people who use natural psychedelics like magic mushrooms.

Magic mushrooms and other psychedelics may help women deal with cancer-related anxiety and depression, according to academics.

Tadeusz Hawrot, Founder and Executive Director of PAREA, states the case for a new focus in the EU’s mental health care approach, that is the underserved area of psychedelic therapies.

Summary: Researchers pioneered a 12-week program that leverages lifestyle interventions and brain coaching to improve cognitive function in individuals experiencing ADHD, post-concussion syndrome, and memory loss.

Advocates hope that psychedelic drugs, such as MDMA, psilocybin and ketamine, may be able to treat a wide range of mental health conditions. Psilocybin is the main psychoactive ingredient in magic mushrooms.

California psychedelics legalization bill passes crucial committee. Survey reveals 61% of U.S. registered voters support psychedelics legalization. More celebrities and important figures disclosed their psychedelic use.

Fifteen months after the Russian invasion, the ongoing war in Ukraine continues to inflict catastrophic consequences on the population, both military and civilian. According to Olga Chernolov, a specialist in neuropsychopharmacology with a Ph.D, in neuroscience from the University of Ottawa, the Ministry of Health has estimated that 15 million people will require mental support, with 4 million Ukrainians requiring drug treatment.

The moment the clock strikes 1:20 p.m., students are out of their seats and shoving laptops into backpacks, spilling out of the classroom and onto Stanford University’s lush California campus. But some stay behind, forming a line to speak to their guest lecturer. A few ask for selfies. Others talk about their workout routines. All look starstruck to be in the presence of Andrew Huberman, the man who has spent the last 80 minutes talking about neuroplasticity, memory, and learning.

From luxurious mountain retreats and tranquil spas to dedicated churches, virtual advisors, small studios and even boots-on-the-ground teams, it's becoming clearer how the "magic mushrooms" industry will take shape in Colorado.

Months after Colorado’s voters decided to join Oregon in decriminalizing psychedelic mushrooms, Denver hosted a conference this week put on by a psychedelic advocacy group bringing together an unlikely cohort of speakers — including NFL star quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization efforts gaining traction around the country.