Skin of the Toad: The Next Treatment for Depression?
Psychoactive chemicals from Colorado River toads show potential in treating stress and trauma-related issues, with benefits lasting months after a single treatment.
At work, I was a machine, more productive': Why do people take drugs in the office?
Elon Musk emphasizes that effective execution for investors outweighs concerns over his ketamine use, which he claims does not hinder his productivity.
Beyond the High: Exploring Psychedelics as Therapeutic Tools
Psychedelics are increasingly recognized in the medical field for treating mental health issues through neuroplasticity and new therapeutic approaches.
What is psilocybin used for in mental health?
Psilocybin and its effects on brain connectivity offer potential mental health benefits, particularly in treating depression and enhancing psychotherapy outcomes.
Psychedelics Have a Shaky-Science Problem
Vulnerable patients deserve stronger evidence before using powerful hallucinogens despite the hype surrounding their therapeutic potential.
Health and Safety
Emily Witt's memoir portrays her exploration of psychedelics as a quest for clarity in a chaotic world.
The book addresses the interplay between personal experiences and larger societal upheavals.
Skin of the Toad: The Next Treatment for Depression?
Psychoactive chemicals from Colorado River toads show potential in treating stress and trauma-related issues, with benefits lasting months after a single treatment.
At work, I was a machine, more productive': Why do people take drugs in the office?
Elon Musk emphasizes that effective execution for investors outweighs concerns over his ketamine use, which he claims does not hinder his productivity.
Beyond the High: Exploring Psychedelics as Therapeutic Tools
Psychedelics are increasingly recognized in the medical field for treating mental health issues through neuroplasticity and new therapeutic approaches.
What is psilocybin used for in mental health?
Psilocybin and its effects on brain connectivity offer potential mental health benefits, particularly in treating depression and enhancing psychotherapy outcomes.
Psychedelics Have a Shaky-Science Problem
Vulnerable patients deserve stronger evidence before using powerful hallucinogens despite the hype surrounding their therapeutic potential.
Health and Safety
Emily Witt's memoir portrays her exploration of psychedelics as a quest for clarity in a chaotic world.
The book addresses the interplay between personal experiences and larger societal upheavals.
Voters Reject Efforts to Loosen Drug Laws in Several States
Voters are increasingly divided on drug legalization, with some initiatives failing despite significant public support.
I struggled to feel like I could be a good mom and businesswoman. My ayahuasca trip changed everything.
Motherhood doesn't have to mean suffering and sacrifice; it can coexist with personal and professional ambitions.
MAGA Is Tripping
Trump's 2024 campaign has aligned diverse political groups around the acceptance and use of psychedelics.
Why traditional plant knowledge is not a quick fix
Ethnobotany is essential for understanding plant knowledge and its relevance in promoting reproductive health, particularly during crises like COVID-19.
What to read: 8 books to better understand the MCAS ballot question
Reading specific books can help Massachusetts residents make informed decisions on upcoming ballot questions.
Review: Nobel laureate's bloody and moody fairy tale will blow your mind
Readers should approach "The Empusium" with an open mind to fully appreciate its themes of transformation and the nuances of human experience.
LSD: The bike ride that changed the course of cultural history
The Pont-Saint-Esprit incident of 1951 highlights the severe impact of ergot alkaloid ingestion on consciousness and mental state.
Sweetness wins despite disparate nature of My Old Ass'
The film 'My Old Ass' explores a unique coming-of-age narrative through time travel and psychedelic experiences, though it faces challenges in visual cohesion.
FDA's review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns
MDMA for PTSD therapy efficacy is under FDA review due to flawed trials and safety concerns, marking a potential shift in federal policy.
MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication
FDA considering MDMA for PTSD treatment. MDMA could be first illegal psychedelic to gain medical approval, paving way for other psychedelics. Challenges in studying and assessing psychedelic drugs.
How Selling Out' helped psychedelic MDMA
MDMA combined with therapy may become a legal part of modern medicine, marked by FDA advisory committee review after years of study and transformation.
FDA advisors express skepticism as they debate MDMA therapy for PTSD
MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD may soon be considered safe and effective, potentially entering mainstream healthcare.
FDA declines to approve MDMA capsule by San Jose's Lykos Therapeutics
FDA declines approval of MDMA for PTSD therapy, signaling cautious approach to psychedelics in medicine.
The FDA Didn't Approve MDMA. Is the Medical System Ready for Any Psychedelic?
FDA rejected MDMA for PTSD therapy due to insufficient data, raising doubts about psychedelics' future in U.S. medical system.
FDA's review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns
MDMA for PTSD therapy efficacy is under FDA review due to flawed trials and safety concerns, marking a potential shift in federal policy.
MDMA faces FDA panel in bid to become first-of-a-kind PTSD medication
FDA considering MDMA for PTSD treatment. MDMA could be first illegal psychedelic to gain medical approval, paving way for other psychedelics. Challenges in studying and assessing psychedelic drugs.
How Selling Out' helped psychedelic MDMA
MDMA combined with therapy may become a legal part of modern medicine, marked by FDA advisory committee review after years of study and transformation.
FDA advisors express skepticism as they debate MDMA therapy for PTSD
MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD may soon be considered safe and effective, potentially entering mainstream healthcare.
FDA declines to approve MDMA capsule by San Jose's Lykos Therapeutics
FDA declines approval of MDMA for PTSD therapy, signaling cautious approach to psychedelics in medicine.
The FDA Didn't Approve MDMA. Is the Medical System Ready for Any Psychedelic?
FDA rejected MDMA for PTSD therapy due to insufficient data, raising doubts about psychedelics' future in U.S. medical system.
FDA Rejects the Psychedelic MDMA as a PTSD Treatment
FDA declined approval of MDMA for PTSD therapy, citing data limitations and requesting more studies.
Can psychedelics treat depression? Maybe, and you might not even have to take a trip
Dextromethorphan, a common ingredient in cough medications known for recreational use, is being repurposed as part of a legally approved antidepressant treatment by Axsome Therapeutics.
How Margaret Mead's research into utopias helped usher in the psychedelic era
Margaret Mead and her husband Gregory Bateson saw science as a tool for fixing the world and healing society.
Mead's interest in psychedelics began when she noticed peyote use among the Omaha Reservation people and saw it as a way to cope with technological changes.
7 Books SciAm Recommends So Far in 2024
A unique dive into the history of psychedelic science through the book Tripping on Utopia by Benjamin Breen.
The book explores the connection between drug research, scientific inquiry, and the pursuit of expanding consciousness.
How Margaret Mead's research into utopias helped usher in the psychedelic era
Margaret Mead and her husband Gregory Bateson saw science as a tool for fixing the world and healing society.
Mead's interest in psychedelics began when she noticed peyote use among the Omaha Reservation people and saw it as a way to cope with technological changes.
7 Books SciAm Recommends So Far in 2024
A unique dive into the history of psychedelic science through the book Tripping on Utopia by Benjamin Breen.
The book explores the connection between drug research, scientific inquiry, and the pursuit of expanding consciousness.
Psychedelic drugs can improve your sex life, study finds
People report improvements in sexual function up to six months after a psychedelic experience.
Psychedelics could have potential implications for conditions that affect sexual health.
Law Enforcement Data Indicate Growing Psilocybin Use
Increase in law enforcement seizures of magic mushrooms
Growing use and public acceptance of psychedelics
A California panel is holding up studies on psychedelics. Some researchers want it gone
Researchers at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute in Santa Monica are unable to enroll patients in clinical trials due to a hold placed on their studies by a government panel.
The Research Advisory Panel of California, established over 50 years ago, has the power to reject poorly conceived studies and monitor ongoing research involving restricted drugs and addiction treatment.
The Weekender
Dangerous driving on the rise
Psychedelics in mainstream medicine
What Makes a Psychedelic Experience? Not Always a Drug, It Turns Out
The debate on psychedelic experiences centers around whether they stem from the placebo effect or are chemically transformative.
I was struggling with sex in my first queer relationship. Then we started taking mushrooms
Sex on mushrooms can enhance sensitivity, intimacy, and relaxation in queer relationships.
F.D.A. Warns Against Microdosing' Mushroom Chocolate Bars
Consumers fell ill after eating Diamond Shruumz microdosing chocolate bars, leading to seizures, ventilator assistance, and abnormal health conditions.