Psychedelics News
Easing End-of-Life Care With Shrooms
Key points Studies since 2016 show psilocybin alleviates anxiety, depression, and distress in terminally ill patients. Psilocybin induces mystical experiences, helping people feel connected to something greater than themselves. Psilocybin reboots and loosens the grip
Experiences of awe may drive ketamine’s antidepressant benefits
(Photo credit: DALL·E) Don’t miss out! Follow PsyPost on Bluesky! A recent study examining the effects of ketamine infusion on depression found that the infusion induces psychological experiences of awe. These experiences may mediate the
New Research Challenges Long-Held Views About Parkinson’s Disease
University of Arizona researchers have discovered that levodopa-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson’s patients arises from a disconnect in the motor cortex, challenging existing views about its cause. Their study also highlights the potential of ketamine, an
Research continues on magic mushroom use
Magic mushrooms in jars. Studies suggest psilocybin, the fungi-found psychedelic known as magic mushrooms, can assist patients with depression. Yet a clear plan to legalize and administer the drug for the increasing number of mentally
Ketamine for kids? Doctors seek children to try it
Teen ketamine research: Shot of a young doctor talking to her patient The conversation around ketamine therapy is heating up. Research supports the idea that intravenous (IV) infusions of the drug could significantly improve depression
Research shows ketamine use is on the rise in U.S. adults: New trends emerge
One 10 ml vial of 1000 mg ketamine. Credit: Psychonaught/Wikipedia A study analyzing data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that past-year recreational ketamine use among adults has increased dramatically
The FDA restricts a psychoactive mushroom used in some edibles
Amanita muscaria — also known as fly agaric — is attracting more interest, but those familiar with the mushroom caution it’s a far cry from a psilocybin mushroom trip. Federal regulators are taking aim at
Ketamine Use on the Rise in U.S. Adults; New Trends Emerge
In clinical settings, ketamine is generally delivered via injection. However, in recreational settings, it is often consumed as a powder. New research from UC San Diego has identified concerning new trends in ketamine usage among
What is microdosing?
MINNEAPOLIS — Microdosing — it’s a term that’s being thrown around a lot these days. Some think it’s a social thing, others, a medical thing. So what is it? Mushrooms are largely associated with the
