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When will MDMA be approved for therapy? Major trial issues may stand in the way, psychiatrist Dr. Albino Oliveira-Maia says.
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Interview When will MDMA be approved for therapy? Major trial issues may stand in the way, psychiatrist Dr. Albino Oliveira-Maia says

'Hyper-synchronized' brain waves may explain why different psychedelics have similar effects, rat study reveals
By Emily Cooke published
Despite acting on different receptors, psychedelics induce similar "waves" of synchronized electrical activity across the rat brain, potentially explaining their shared hallucinogenic effects.

Scientists show how LSD blows open the doors of perception
By Ben Turner published
The study shows that the drug profoundly lowers the usual brain’s usual barriers, bolstering evidence that it could be an effective tool for treating anxiety and depression.

Microdosing with 'shrooms or LSD no better than placebo, study finds
By Rachael Rettner published
The study had a unique design in which participants were "self blinded."

LSD alters consciousness by breaking down barriers in the brain
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Brain scans reveal that LSD may free the brain from its own natural barriers.

Teens Are More Likely to Try Illegal Drugs in the Summer
By Rachael Rettner published
Summer is the most common season for U.S. teens and adults to try illegal or recreational drugs for the first time, a new study finds.

Microdosing Psychedelics May Boost Mood and Focus. But What Are the Drawbacks?
By Rotem Petranker, Thomas Anderson published
Opinion Participants in a new study said that microdosing psychedelics made them more confident, motivated and productive.

Psychedelic Drugs May Change the Structure of Brain Cells
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Drugs like LSD and ecstasy might have a surprising medical benefit
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