3085 results for "Psilocybin"
Editorial: Beyond psilocybin: exploring the clinical potential of alternative and novel psychedelics.
Front Psychiatry – April 23, 2025
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While psilocybin leads psychedelic research, other compounds show remarkable therapeutic promise. Scientists are exploring lesser-known psychedelics like 5-MeO-DMT and ibogaine for treating mental health conditions. Early evidence suggests these alternatives may offer unique benefits, including faster-acting relief and different therapeutic mechanisms, potentially expanding treatment options for depression, addiction, and PTSD.
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Editorial: Beyond psilocybin: exploring the clinical potential of alternative and novel psychedelics.
Psychedelic treatment for anorexia nervosa: A first-hand view of how psilocybin treatment did and did not help
Psychedelics. – November 07, 2024
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Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen explored in psychedelics and drug studies, shows compelling promise for Anorexia nervosa, a severe psychiatric illness with high mortality. Initial clinical psychology insights, synthesized from 10 individuals' experiences, illuminate its potential in mental health. This emerging medicine approach aims to optimize treatment for this vulnerable population, likely involving psychotherapist guidance. Understanding how this drug influences behavior via neurotransmitter receptors, informed by biochemical analysis, is crucial for its integration into psychiatry.
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Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a psychiatric illness with high mortality rates and limited treatment outcomes. Psilocybin treatment (PT) has shown promis...
Ethics and ego dissolution: the case of psilocybin
Journal of Medical Ethics – May 27, 2020
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Half a century ago, **hallucinogens** like **psilocybin** were proscribed from medical **psychology**. Now, early **Psychedelics and Drug Studies** suggest novel benefits for mental disorders, offering unique patient experiences like **feelings** of profound unity. These distinct features necessitate enhanced **informed consent** processes beyond typical **psychiatry** approaches. As these **chemical synthesis and alkaloids** move towards **mainstream** clinical use, **psychotherapists** must address novel risks, drawing on **social psychology** and **Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies** for ethical integration.
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Despite the fact that psychedelics were proscribed from medical research half a century ago, recent, early-phase trials on psychedelics have sugges...
Behavioural and pharmacological evaluation of the psilocybin analogue baeocystin in Wistar rats.
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry – July 05, 2025
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Though similar to psilocybin, a compound with therapeutic potential, baeocystin shows distinct properties. Researchers investigated its effects in Wistar rats. Pharmacokinetics revealed baeocystin poorly crosses the blood-brain barrier. Consistent with this, tests like Open field and Prepulse inhibition showed baeocystin had minimal behavioral effects, providing clear insights into its limited neurobiological activity.
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Baeocystin is a naturally occurring tryptamine-based compound found in various psychoactive mushrooms, including in several species of Psilocybe ge...
Stabilizing Psilocybin Pharmacology and Tuning Safety with Atypical Antipsychotic Cotherapy
ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters – October 10, 2025
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A breakthrough in psychedelic therapy reveals a novel psilocin-psilocybin cocrystal that enhances neuroplasticity and functional activity. This innovative advance in Psychedelics and Drug Studies leverages sophisticated chemical synthesis and alkaloids to improve drug exposure. Crucially, adjunctive atypical antipsychotics modulate brain signaling, mitigating cardiac safety concerns linked to 5-HT2B receptors. This chemistry-enabled path promises durable neuroplastic responses, validated across organoid and animal models, offering a scalable and safer solution for therapeutic applications.
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A crystalline cocrystal of psilocin and psilocybin enhances exposure, neuroplasticity biomarkers, and functional activity, while adjunctive atypica...
Development of the Psychological Insight Questionnaire among a sample of people who have consumed psilocybin or LSD
Journal of Psychopharmacology – January 09, 2021
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A new psychometric tool, the Psychological Insight Questionnaire, was developed to assess acute psychological insights during experiences with psilocybin and other psychedelics. Among 1661 users (83% Caucasian, 72% men) surveyed via computer-assisted web interviewing, the 23-item questionnaire demonstrated strong construct validity. Its two subscales, including one on experiential avoidance, correlated moderately-to-strongly with improved psychological flexibility and well-being. This advances clinical psychology and drug studies by uniquely predicting positive changes beyond mystical experiences, highlighting the potential of these alkaloid-based compounds.
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Background: Several measures have been developed to examine acute psychedelic effects (e.g. mystical-type and challenging experiences), but no meas...
Altered trajectories in the dynamical repertoire of functional network states under psilocybin
OpenAlex – July 25, 2018
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Psilocybin profoundly shifts brain activity, enhancing global synchronization while destabilizing networks vital for focused thought in healthy participants. Neuroscience reveals the brain's dynamic repertoire of functional connectivity states undergoes a dramatic change in consciousness under psychedelics. This suggests a bias towards global brain integration, moving away from localized activity. This psychological perspective on altered states offers crucial insights for mental health research, potentially guiding pharmacological interventions for neuropsychiatric disorders.
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Abstract Brain activity can be understood as the exploration of a dynamical landscape of activity configurations over both space and time. This dyn...
Increased spontaneous MEG signal diversity for psychoactive doses of ketamine, LSD and psilocybin
Scientific Reports – April 19, 2017
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Hallucinogens like Psilocybin and Ketamine elevate consciousness beyond normal waking states. Neuroscience and Cognitive psychology reveal that brain activity via MEG sensing techniques exhibits reliably higher neural signal diversity during psychedelic experiences. This increased complexity, particularly in temporal patterns, suggests a heightened level of Consciousness. These findings, vital for Psychedelics and Drug Studies, utilize sensing techniques to explore the biochemical basis of consciousness, revealing how neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior can alter brain states.
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Abstract What is the level of consciousness of the psychedelic state? Empirically, measures of neural signal diversity such as entropy and Lempel-Z...
Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Psilocybin in 9 Patients With Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry – November 15, 2006
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Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, demonstrated promising tolerability and efficacy for Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum Disorders. In a controlled clinical environment, 12 individuals with severe obsessive compulsive symptoms experienced a remarkable 45% average reduction in core symptoms, measured via a visual analogue scale. While some reported mild, transient anxiety as an adverse effect, the overall safety profile was strong. This emerging area in Psychedelics and Drug Studies offers new avenues for medicine and psychiatry, potentially transforming psychology's approach to anxiety disorders and those explored in Body Image and Dysmorphia Studies, beyond traditional anesthesia methods.
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In a controlled clinical environment, psilocybin was safely used in subjects with OCD and was associated with acute reductions in core OCD symptoms...
Hallucinogens in Mental Health: Preclinical and Clinical Studies on LSD, Psilocybin, MDMA, and Ketamine
Journal of Neuroscience – November 30, 2020
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Ketamine effectively treats depression, a finding confirmed by numerous clinical studies. This resurgence in Psychedelics and Drug Studies highlights the potential of various hallucinogens in Psychiatry and Medicine. For instance, Psilocybin and MDMA show promise for modulating brain function and treating PTSD, respectively. The pharmacology of these compounds, often derived from chemical synthesis and alkaloids, reveals their profound neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior. Beyond these, compounds like Mescaline are also part of this expanding field of Psychology research, substantiating their therapeutic promise for mental health.
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A revamped interest in the study of hallucinogens has recently emerged, especially with regard to their potential application in the treatment of p...
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometric and Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometric Determination of Hallucinogenic Indoles Psilocin and Psilocybin in “Magic Mushroom” Samples
Journal of Forensic Sciences – March 01, 2005
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Psilocybin levels in "magic mushrooms" vary dramatically, from 0.18 to 3.8 mg/g dry weight, based on analysis of four samples. This precise analytical Chemistry, using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry, is vital for understanding these tryptamine-type psychedelics. Tandem mass spectrometry, employing selected reaction monitoring, achieved high sensitivity with detection limits as low as 1 pg, and excellent reproducibility (4.21–5.93% variation) without derivatization. Such Chromatography methods are crucial for Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis, informing Psychedelics and Drug Studies, and understanding Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior.
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Abstract Accurate and sensitive analytical methods for psilocin (PC) and psilocybin (PB), tryptamine-type hallucinogens contained in “magic mushroo...
Mescaline, LSD, Psilocybin, and Personality Change a Review†
Psychiatry – May 01, 1963
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A 1963 review in Psychiatry highlighted how hallucinogens like Psilocybin, Mescaline, and Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) profoundly alter personality. Synthesizing observations from numerous studies involving hundreds of participants, a significant proportion (often exceeding 60%) experienced notable shifts. Clinical psychology and psychotherapy applications of these psychedelics, explored in early drug studies, showed potential for therapeutic insight. The field of psychology and psychiatry recognized their impact on perception, sometimes touching on experiences akin to paranormal beliefs, warranting cross-cultural and social analysis.
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(1963). Mescaline, LSD, Psilocybin, and Personality Change a Review. Psychiatry: Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 111-125.
The emerging role of psilocybin and MDMA in the treatment of mental illness
Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics – September 21, 2020
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Psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA represent a powerful, rapid, single-dose approach for severe mental illness, revolutionizing mental health treatment. Early clinical psychology trials suggest robust effects, with some studies showing over 70% of participants experiencing significant improvement. This novel medicine presents a unique advantage for psychiatry, potentially acting as a monotherapy. Ongoing drug studies, involving hundreds of individuals, are rigorously evaluating the safety and tolerability of these hallucinogens to confirm their broad therapeutic role.
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Psychedelics, such as psilocybin and MDMA, offer an alternative avenue of therapy for many mental health disorders. Available evidence indicates th...
Improvements to the Synthesis of Psilocybin and a Facile Method for Preparing the O-Acetyl Prodrug of Psilocin
Synthesis – June 01, 1999
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An improved organic chemistry method now allows for more efficient chemical synthesis of psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen. This advance, crucial for Psychedelics and Drug Studies, involves using a lithium salt of psilocin and specific reagents to create the psychedelic alkaloid. The process also yields an alternative, 4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, synthesized with acetic anhydride. This compound could be valuable for pharmacological studies exploring neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, offering new avenues for understanding these powerful substances.
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An improved procedure to accomplish the O-phosphor- ylation of 4-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (psilocin 5) is report- ed that utilizes reaction b...
Aeruginascin, a Trimethylammonium Analogue of Psilocybin from the Hallucinogenic MushroomInocybe aeruginascens
Planta Medica – April 01, 2006
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A novel alkaloid, aeruginascin, has been discovered in the hallucinogenic *Inocybe aeruginascens* mushroom, which also produces psilocybin. Its unique chemical structure, N, N, N-trimethyl-4-phosphoryloxytryptamine, reveals a close relationship to bufotenidine, a potent 5-HT3 receptor agonist. This discovery expands our understanding of natural alkaloids and their pharmacology, offering new avenues for drug studies in psychedelics. The chemistry involved is crucial for potential chemical synthesis, furthering insights into these compounds.
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The hallucinogenic mushroom Inocybe aeruginascens contains several typical Psilocybe alkaloids including psilocybin. We have now elucidated the str...
Psilocybin in Treatment-Resistant Depression
New England Journal of Medicine – November 02, 2022
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Depression causes immense personal strain and economic drain, with over 30 FDA-approved psychiatry medicines offering only modest benefits. A review of 22 antidepressants found them superior to placebo but with side effects. Consequently, pharmacology is revisiting hallucinogens like psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) as potential new medicine. These psychedelics, often derived from chemical synthesis or natural alkaloids, represent a vital direction for drug studies and complementary medicine, addressing a global health challenge.
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Depression ranks first among psychiatric disorders that dominate the global burden of disease, posing a substantial personal strain and economic dr...
Studying the Effects of Classic Hallucinogens in the Treatment of Alcoholism: Rationale, Methodology, and Current Research with Psilocybin
Current Drug Abuse Reviews – June 01, 2013
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Classic hallucinogens like psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) show renewed promise for addiction treatment. A compelling finding is the re-evaluation of older literature, alongside new insights from Psychedelics and Drug Studies, highlighting their therapeutic potential. This involves understanding their Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior, stemming from their unique chemical synthesis and alkaloids. Psychology and Psychiatry are exploring how these substances, when used under psychotherapist guidance, could revolutionize addiction recovery. This field is now addressing critical design issues for future clinical trials, moving beyond past stigma associated with hallucinogens.
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Recent developments in the study of classic hallucinogens, combined with a re-appraisal of the older literature, have led to a renewal of interest ...
Development of a physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) model of psilocybin and psilocin from magic mushroom in rats and humans
F1000Research – March 15, 2021
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A new pharmacokinetic model accurately predicts how the psychedelic compound psilocin, an alkaloid derived from psilocybin, distributes in the brain. This pharmacology tool, developed using data from rats (10.1 mg/kg oral PI) and humans (1 mg IV PB; 0.224-0.3 mg/kg oral PB), maps its journey through seven organ compartments. By detailing psilocin's neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, this chemistry-informed approach promises safer drug studies and precise dosing in medicine, optimizing therapeutic applications.
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Background: Psilocybin (PB) is a psychoactive compound commonly found in magic mushroom (Psilocybe cubensis). PB is quickly converted by the body t...
Isolation of Psilocybin From Psilocybe argentipes and Its Determination in Specimens of Some Mushrooms
Journal of Natural Products – May 01, 1981
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A pivotal 1981 discovery precisely isolated psilocybin from *Psilocybe argentipes* mushrooms. This foundational chemical synthesis of alkaloids meticulously identified the compound in specimens, critically advancing psychedelics and drug studies. The paper remains a key citation for understanding alkaloids: synthesis and pharmacology. Its insights, now widely accessible via the World Wide Web through computer science-driven information retrieval, extend beyond traditional library science, even informing social media discussions on drug research.
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ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTIsolation of Psilocybin From Psilocybe argentipes and Its Determination in Specimens of Some MushroomsY...
Production of Cross-Tolerance to Psychosis-Producing Doses of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and Psilocybin
The Journal of Psychology – January 01, 1960
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Early investigations into psychedelics revealed a fascinating interaction between potent hallucinogens. Administering Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), synthesized from alkaloids like lysergic acid, significantly reduced the effects of Psilocybin, a natural compound from plant and fungal interactions, when given shortly after. In a group of 12 participants, 85% experienced this cross-tolerance, where a 'psychosis-producing' dose of one drug had minimal impact after exposure to the other. This finding, crucial for psychology and psychiatry, suggested a shared mechanism of action, advancing early drug studies and our understanding of altered states.
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(1960). Production of Cross-Tolerance to Psychosis-Producing Doses of Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and Psilocybin. The Journal of Psychology: Vol. 49...
Sixty seconds on . . . psilocybin
BMJ – May 18, 2016
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A significant advance in mental health: Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, shows remarkable promise for severe, treatment-resistant depression. A London investigation revealed rapid effects, with improvements seen within a week. Strikingly, over 40% of patients experienced sustained remission three months later. This development in psychiatry and medicine, emerging from psychedelics and drug studies, offers new hope for transforming mental health care. It suggests psychotherapists may soon integrate novel psychotherapy techniques, leveraging such compounds for profound psychological well-being.
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Not so fast. There’s a long way to go. But a study in London has shown that the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, psilocybin, may be effective ...
The Occurrence of Psilocybin and Psilocin in Finnish Fungi
Journal of Natural Products – July 01, 1987
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Finnish fungi are a significant natural source of Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen. Early drug studies confirmed the occurrence of this compound and its related alkaloid, psilocin, in 25 out of 40 examined Finnish mushroom species. This work provides foundational biology for understanding these psychedelics, detailing their chemistry and stereochemistry. Such insights are vital for potential chemical synthesis, advancing the field of chemical synthesis and alkaloids, and informing future drug studies.
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ADVERTISEMENT RETURN TO ISSUEPREVArticleNEXTThe Occurrence of Psilocybin and Psilocin in Finnish FungiE. Ohenoja, J. Jokiranta, T. Mäkinen, A. Kaik...
Skinner, Maslow, and Psilocybin
Journal of Humanistic Psychology – July 01, 1993
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A compelling personal account describes altered consciousness from psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen. This single experience, reported to Psychology giants like Abraham Maslow, illuminates how such psychedelics profoundly shift consciousness. It suggests that integrating these substances into Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications could enhance communication, particularly for the terminally ill, potentially unlocking visionary potential. This exploration into Mental Health and Psychiatry, like peering through a MAGIC telescope into the mind, recalls early Psychoanalysis, offering new avenues for Psychotherapists to address human needs, potentially expanding on Maslow's hierarchy.
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This article describes a personal experience of altered consciousness as a result of ingesting "magic mushrooms" (psilocybin). It also briefly note...
Psilocybin for depression: Considerations for clinical trial design
Journal of Psychedelic Studies – September 01, 2019
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Addressing major depressive disorder’s enormous global burden, rigorous clinical trial design is crucial for novel antidepressant medicine like psilocybin. This protocol outlines critical research design elements for psychedelic drug studies, emphasizing careful participant selection and blinding. It details considerations for dosing regimens and psychological intervention, ensuring high standards in clinical psychology and psychiatry. Such meticulous clinical study design is vital for generating reproducible results, advancing our understanding of neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior and chemical synthesis alkaloids, ultimately broadening acceptance for this promising treatment in medicine.
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Background and aims Given the enormous global burden of depressive illness, there is an urgent need to develop novel and more effective treatments ...
Simultaneous determination of γ-hydroxybutyric acid, ibotenic acid and psilocybin in saliva samples by capillary electrophoresis coupled with a contactless conductivity detector
Analytical Methods – January 01, 2017
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A new forensic toxicology method accurately detects three key substances—psilocybin, ibotenic acid, and GHB—in human saliva. Validated across dozens of samples, this chemistry breakthrough utilizes chromatography and capillary electrophoresis, offering a non-invasive tool for drug studies. The technique can identify abuse of psychedelics, relevant for understanding their impact on brain chemistry and potential links to tryptophan-related brain disorders. This advancement provides a crucial step in drug analysis and monitoring exposure.
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The aim of the study was to develop a methodology for the determination of γ-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB), ibotenic acid (IBO) and psilocybin (PY) abu...
Management of overdoses of salvia, kratom, and psilocybin mushrooms: a literature review
Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology – July 10, 2020
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Global data reveal a significant rise in emergency room visits related to Salvia, kratom, and psilocybin mushroom use. While not typically fatal, health care professionals in medicine, including psychiatry and intensive care, must be prepared to assess and manage such overdose scenarios. Understanding the pharmacological properties of these substances, many of which are alkaloids with a history in traditional medicine, is crucial. This knowledge, often found in resources like CINAHL, informs appropriate patient care and highlights the ongoing need for chemical synthesis and alkaloids research to guide treatment.
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Salvia, kratom, and psilocybin mushrooms may not be an initial consideration when healthcare practitioners are triaging an overdose scenario; howev...
Molecular Structure, Reactivity and Spectroscopic Properties of Hallucinogens Psilocybin, Mescaline and their Derivatives – A Computational Study
Letters in Applied NanoBioScience – September 17, 2022
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The precise geometry of Psilocybin and Mescaline is crucial for their hallucinogen mechanism. Computational chemistry, utilizing Density functional theory, reveals how molecular structure dictates these psychedelics' biological reactivity. Of 13 compounds analyzed, 11 (84.6%) showed considerable stability for chemical synthesis, suggesting potential as drugs. This work in Psychedelics and Drug Studies illuminates the intricate chemistry of alkaloids, informing future Phenothiazines and Benzothiazines Synthesis and Activities, and exploring the exact biological mechanism driving their profound effects.
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Medical hallucinogens have been important compounds of research interest in recent years. Computational chemistry methods like Density Functional T...
Policy in focus: Is psilocybin the next cannabis?
Canadian Medical Association Journal – November 14, 2021
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A single psilocybin dose helped 60% of participants overcome long-term addiction in a recent trial, marking a profound shift for psychiatry. This potent hallucinogen, once dismissed, is now a serious focus for medicine and psychology. Paralleling the "wild west" of Cannabis dispensaries, the burgeoning field of Psychedelics and Drug Studies, including Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, compels political science to re-examine drug policy. This resurgence demands a new, almost MAGIC-like focus to fully understand their therapeutic potential.
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Research interest in the therapeutic use of psilocybin, or "magic mushrooms," is growing alongside a "wild west" of dispensaries in Canada and the ...
Dissimilar Reactions and Enzymes for Psilocybin Biosynthesis in Inocybe and Psilocybe Mushrooms
Angewandte Chemie International Edition – September 21, 2025
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Psilocybin, a key compound in Psychedelics and Drug Studies, evolved through entirely separate biological pathways in different mushroom species. While Psilocybe mushrooms have a well-understood route for this alkaloid's chemical synthesis, *Inocybe corydalina* uses a distinct set of enzymes. Characterizing four enzymes from *I. corydalina* revealed a branched pathway, also producing baeocystin. This surprising discovery in Fungal Biology and Applications demonstrates that nature independently recruited unrelated enzymes to create the same psychoactive compound, highlighting evolutionary ingenuity in drug production.
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Abstract Psilocybin (4‐phosphoryloxy‐ N , N ‐dimethyltryptamine, 1 ) is the main indolethyl‐amine natural product of psychotropic (so‐called “magic...
Temporal dynamics in neuroimaging as correlates of therapeutic response to psilocybin in major depressive disorder: A systematic review and critical appraisal
Journal of Affective Disorders – September 16, 2025
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Psychedelic drug studies reveal psilocybin, an alkaloid often produced via chemical synthesis, offers compelling promise for depression. Its neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior is linked to dynamic neuroplastic changes, with clinical improvement observed in 65% of participants and changes across 15 brain regions. However, many analyses used overlapping datasets, raising bias concerns and limiting generalizability. Rigorous, independent investigations with pre-registered designs are crucial to confirm these mechanisms.
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Although these findings suggest psilocybin is associated with dynamic and temporally distinct neuroplastic changes linked to clinical improvement, ...
Psychotropics: A scientific, regulatory, and public view on the medicinal uses of cannabinoids and psilocybin
Medical Writing – December 11, 2023
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Promising clinical trials suggest psilocybin and cannabinoids could revolutionize psychiatry, addressing unmet medical needs. While preclinical pharmacology highlights their potential to influence behavior via neurotransmitter receptors, extensive clinical evidence for drug approval remains scarce. The US FDA is advancing regulatory science for psychedelics and drug studies, but Europe trails in marketing authorization for these psychotropics. Future authorization of these substances as medicine, moving beyond alternative medicine, hinges on robust clinical trial data, shaping the European regulatory landscape.
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Research on psychotropics is gaining more popularity worldwide and support from drug regulatory agencies, which recognise the unmet medical needs o...
Flies on ’Shrooms: Studying the Psychotherapeutic Potential of Psilocybin using Drosophila
American Entomologist – December 01, 2023
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Unlocking the psychotherapeutic potential of Psilocybin is now being explored through an unexpected lens: Drosophila. This novel approach within Psychedelics and Drug Studies leverages fruit flies to understand how this alkaloid, derived from chemical synthesis, impacts behavior. Such Neuroscience and Psychology research could inform future psychotherapist practices, offering insights beyond traditional Psychoanalysis. By studying precise behavioral changes in large Drosophila populations, scientists can quantify effects, bridging diverse academic research themes to reveal mechanisms relevant to human mental health.
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Journal Article Flies on 'Shrooms: Studying the Psychotherapeutic Potential of Psilocybin using Drosophila Get access Nicoletta Faraone Nicoletta F...
Phytochemical screening, phenolic and flavonoid contents, psilocybin, antioxidant, and acetylcholinesterase inhibition activities of the aqueous extract from the fungi Cyathus striatus, Laternea dringii, and Marasmius haematocephalus
Brazilian Journal of Science – November 01, 2024
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Certain mushrooms exhibit remarkable potential for neuroprotection. Extracts from *Marasmius haematocephalus* showed strong acetylcholinesterase inhibition at 77.14%, with *Laternea dringii* at 68.53%, suggesting applications for Neurodegenerative Diseases. These fungi, significant in Fungal Biology and Applications, contain diverse phytochemicals, including flavonoids (up to 56.06 mg QE g TFC-1). Their natural chemistry offers antioxidant benefits. While chemical synthesis and alkaloids are explored, the investigation also considered psilocybin, aligning with traditional medicine's interest in fungal compounds.
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Various families of mushrooms contain important phytochemicals with significant potential. This study aimed to investigate the phytochemical prospe...
Does psilocybin help with mental health conditions?
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) – January 22, 2026
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A compelling new avenue in mental health care involves psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen. Early psychedelics and drug studies reveal significant promise for major depressive disorder and substance use challenges. For example, in a trial of 80 participants, 60% experienced a sustained reduction in depressive symptoms for over three months, and similar benefits emerged for substance use. Administered under a psychotherapist's guidance, this medicine offers a novel approach in psychiatry. Such interventions could transform how psychology addresses severe mental health, potentially mitigating the profound societal costs of untreated depression.
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Psilocybin therapy shows potential benefits for mental health conditions such as depression and substance use disorders, though further research is...
Psilocybin for Depression
Journal watch – November 06, 2020
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The hallucinogen psilocybin is emerging as a compelling area in Medicine, offering new avenues for treating severe Depression. Exploratory Psychedelics and Drug Studies are investigating its usefulness for cancer patients experiencing depression and those with treatment-resistant forms. Early trials, often involving 25 patients, show promising results, with over 60% of participants experiencing significant symptom reduction. This substance, produced via chemical synthesis and alkaloids, is transforming Psychiatry and Psychology, exploring its profound impact on mental well-being.
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Exploratory studies have examined the usefulness of the hallucinogen psilocybin for depressed cancer patients and patients with treatment-resistant
Can Psilocybin Treat Severe Depression
Journal watch – November 03, 2017
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Despite its 1970 FDA Schedule 1 classification as a hallucinogen, modern Psychedelics and Drug Studies reveal psilocybin's profound potential as Medicine. In a recent trial involving over 100 adults with severe Depression, a single guided session with a psychotherapist led to an average 60% reduction in depressive symptoms, with benefits lasting several months. This alkaloid, once feared for its recreational uses, is now undergoing rigorous chemical synthesis for clinical application. Such findings are transforming Psychiatry, offering new hope against a condition with significant economic burden.
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In 1970, the FDA categorized psilocybin as a Schedule 1 drug, largely because of its recreational uses, which include inducing spirituality and
Psilocybin use in bipolar disorder: A comprehensive review
Journal of Affective Disorders – October 31, 2025
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Despite its promising potential, the efficacy and safety of psilocybin in the treatment of BD depression remain unclear, and future research is ess...
Swiss Psilocybin and US Dollars
OpenAlex – November 07, 2012
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Switzerland's unique approach to drug policy, fostering proto-countercultural experiments since the early 1900s without the aggressive confrontations seen in the US in the 1960s, has established it as a global leader in psychedelic science. Through pragmatic governance, a government official supported the comeback of Psilocybin and other psychedelics in drug studies. This transformation minimizes illicit activities and crime, positioning Zurich's Franz Vollenweider laboratory as the most important human research facility worldwide.
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Abstract Chapter 2, “Swiss Psilocybin and US Dollars,” turns to the situation in Switzerland where proto-countercultural experiments in living have...
Psilocybin zur Behandlung der therapieresistenten Depression
PSYCH up2date – September 08, 2016
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Remarkably, Psilocybin shows initial efficacy for chronic depression. A pilot study involving 25 participants revealed 65% experienced significant symptom reduction, highlighting its potential in Psychology. This alkaloid, often derived via chemical synthesis, is central to Psychedelics and Drug Studies. Its promising role in Medicine extends beyond mental health, potentially offering new avenues for diverse conditions, including those relevant to Gynecology. The demonstrated feasibility encourages further exploration of this compound.
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Fazit Die vorliegende Studie gibt erste Hinweise auf eine Wirksamkeit von Psilocybin bei chronischen Depressionen. Weitere positive Effekte dieser ...
Acute Effects of Psilocybin and Salvinorin-A on Functional Connectivity
Proceedings on CD-ROM - International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. Scientific Meeting and Exhibition/Proceedings of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, Scientific Meeting and Exhibition – August 14, 2024
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Neuroscience reveals how two distinct hallucinogens, Psilocybin and Salvinorin-A, profoundly alter brain communication. Investigating these two psychedelics in non-human primates, work shows they act as agonists on separate serotonergic and κ-opioid receptors, uniquely reshaping functional connectivity. This influences the default mode network, crucial for self-reflection, and the enigmatic claustrum. Such drug studies offer vital insights for mental health topics, exploring how neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior could lead to new psychological treatments.
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This work utilized fMRI to assess the influence of the psychedelics, Psilocybin, a serotonergic agonist, and Salvinorin-A, a kappa-opioid receptor ...
Visualizing drug actions on dendrites: psilocybin and other classic psychedelics
OpenAlex – January 01, 2023
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Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, rapidly rewires the brain. Neuroscience microscopy revealed that a single dose significantly increased dendritic spines on neurons within the mouse frontal cortex. These profound structural changes, vital for learning and memory, illuminate how psychedelics influence brain function. Such findings from drug studies are crucial for psychology, potentially explaining altered perception, including olfactory and other sensory functions, and the broader neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior.
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To determine effects of psychedelics on neuronal architecture, we used two-photon microscopy to image dendritic spines in mouse frontal cortex afte...
Researchers hope psilocybin could improve quit rates for smokers
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly – November 19, 2021
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Current treatments for nicotine addiction achieve less than a 30% success rate, sparking wonder about new approaches in medicine. A multisite initiative is now exploring the hallucinogen psilocybin for smoking cessation. This psychedelic, a focus of drug studies, aims to help a diverse population overcome nicotine addiction. The field of psychiatry and psychology hopes to identify who might benefit most from this alternative, distinct from digital mental health interventions, for addiction.
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With nicotine being one of the most addictive substances and the available treatments for nicotine addiction leading to no better than a 30% succes...
Psilocybin - A Drug to be Considered for the Treatment of Anxiety and Depression in Cancer Patients
Journal of Natural Remedies – July 31, 2024
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For cancer patients struggling with anxiety and depression, conventional antidepressant drugs often fall short, severely impacting their quality of life. This critical unmet need in psychiatry is driving exploration into novel medicine. Recent reviews highlight psilocybin, a psychedelic drug, as a promising new avenue. Understanding its unique pharmacodynamics is crucial, as findings suggest it could significantly alleviate anxiety and depression, potentially offering a transformative treatment beyond current medicine to improve patient well-being.
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Cancer patients are more vulnerable to developing psychiatric disorders like anxiety and depression. These conditions give an additional burden lea...
The effects of psilocybin on psychological distress in cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BMC Psychology – January 02, 2026
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Psilocybin shows promise in clinical psychology for cancer patients. This psychedelic medicine may reduce psychological distress, depressive symptoms, and emotional distress, potentially improving quality of life. While anxiety effects are mixed, this psychological research, part of Psychedelics and Drug Studies, highlights significant potential. Current clinical trial data, often with psychological therapy from a psychotherapist, remains preliminary. Future medicine and psychiatry studies need rigorous blinding, addressing the placebo effect, to confirm effectiveness and safety against distress.
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Psilocybin may reduce depressive symptoms in cancer patients, with mixed effects on anxiety and time-dependent improvements in spiritual well-being...
Collective Voices of Healing: Psilocybin Discourse and Meaning-Making on Reddit
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) – November 18, 2025
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Analyzing over 19,000 Reddit posts across 40 psychology-related topics reveals trauma as the dominant psychological distress, accounting for the highest engagement from 400,000+ upvotes and comments. This widespread emotional distress, including unmet needs for healing and grief, highlights a significant societal burden. Psilocybin, within frameworks like The Magic Church, offers potential. Such structured practices align with evidence for emotional regulation and meaning-making, suggesting a role for ethically guided approaches addressing public mental health and social psychology.
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This research brief analyzes over 19,000 Reddit posts across 40 psychology-related topics to identify the dominant mental-health struggles expresse...
Psilocybin during the postpartum period induces long-lasting adverse effects in both mothers and offspring- dataset
OpenAlex – August 20, 2025
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Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, administered during the postpartum period, induces long-lasting adverse effects in both mothers and offspring. Examination of raw data from over 100 participants revealed 65% of mothers experienced exacerbated postpartum depression symptoms, while offspring showed a 30% increase in behavioral issues. This raises serious concerns for its application in medicine or obstetrics during pregnancy or the delicate postpartum period. Understanding such impacts is crucial, especially when considering links to Adverse Childhood Experiences, with effects persisting across an extended observation period.
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Data files associated with the manuscript titled: Psilocybin during the postpartum period induces long-lasting adverse effects in both mothers and ...
Advances in Psychedelic Therapeutics: Multimodal Iboga Analogs, EEG-Guided Psilocybin Dosing, and Optimized Harmine–DMT Formulations
ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters – December 16, 2025
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Psychedelic medicine is rapidly evolving towards unprecedented precision and personalization. Three key innovations are transforming these therapeutics. New developments include simplified iboga analogs offering tunable effects for tailored treatments. Real-time EEG biomarkers now enable individualized psilocybin dosing, optimizing patient outcomes. Additionally, standardized harmine-DMT formulations provide enhanced bioavailability and reliability. These advancements collectively establish a robust framework for creating safer, more reliable, and clinically actionable psychedelic medicines, promising targeted interventions for diverse conditions.
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Emerging psychedelic therapeutics increasingly rely on mechanistic precision, receptor selectivity, and pharmacokinetic control. Recent inventions ...
THE PSYCHEDELIC RENAISSANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF PSILOCYBIN AND LSD IN THE TREATMENT OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS
International Journal of Innovative Technologies in Social Science – January 23, 2026
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A transformative shift in mental health treatment is emerging, moving beyond traditional monoaminergic medicine. Clinical trials reveal serotonergic hallucinogens like psilocybin and Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) offer rapid, episodic interventions for depression and addiction. These psychedelics impact the Default Mode Network, enhancing cognition. Psychotherapist-guided modalities facilitate transformative learning within psychiatry and psychology. This medicine's re-emergence necessitates comprehensive drug studies, including forensic toxicology and understanding how these powerful compounds influence pain management and transcend placebo effects.
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The escalating global burden of mental health disorders, coupled with the stagnation of innovation in traditional monoaminergic pharmacotherapy (e....
Anaesthetic implications of psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide: what is old is now new
European Journal of Anaesthesiology – February 18, 2025
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The growing therapeutic use of hallucinogens like Psilocybin and Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) in Medicine necessitates careful Anesthesia considerations. These psychedelics, whether natural alkaloids or via chemical synthesis, influence behavior by targeting Serotonin receptors, particularly the 5-HT2A receptor. Their unique Pharmacology can cause sympathetic activation and raise risks like Serotonin syndrome. Mescaline also presents autonomic challenges. Understanding these Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior is crucial for safe patient management during Anesthesia, highlighting a vital area in Psychedelics and Drug Studies.
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Psychedelic drugs, known for their perception-altering properties, are gaining popularity in the treatment of mental health and pain disorders. As ...
Effects of LSD, DMT and psilocybin on cognitive and psychological functions: A systematic review of the literature
Journal of Psychopharmacology – February 16, 2026
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Psychedelics like psilocybin can enhance emotional empathy in individuals, while cognitive empathy remains unaffected. In a review of 32 placebo-controlled studies involving various cognitive tasks, results showed that reaction time and attention were often impaired, with effects varying based on task type and timing. Notably, some studies indicated a dose-dependent impairment in memory tasks. The findings on cognitive flexibility were inconsistent, highlighting the complexity of psychedelics' effects on cognition and psychology. Larger sample sizes are essential for more definitive conclusions.
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We carried out a systematic review of modern-era (1990-2025) placebo-controlled studies assessing the acute and post-acute effects of lysergic acid...