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This is how the brain behaves during a psychedelic trip
Psilocybin induces altered states of consciousness, enhancing sensitivity to the environment, visual disturbances, and mystical experiences in a span of 4-6 hours.
Research indicates psilocybin alters brain networks related to introspective thinking, shedding light on the neurobiological basis of psychedelic experiences.
The study of brain changes during psychedelic trances opens doors for therapeutic applications against psychiatric disorders like resistant depression and addictions. [ more ]