3085 results for "Psilocybin"
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy After COVID-19: The Therapeutic Uses of Psilocybin and MDMA for Pandemic-Related Mental Health Problems
Frontiers in Psychiatry – September 06, 2021
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Approximately 96% of hospitalized Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients in China experienced post-traumatic stress symptoms, highlighting the severe mental health impact of the Pandemic. The 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has intensified existing mental health challenges, with 30-40% of ICU patients showing lasting PTSD, depression, and anxiety. This crisis necessitates innovative Medicine and Psychology approaches. Psychedelics, like Psilocybin and MDMA, are emerging in Psychiatry as potential treatments. Psychotherapists utilizing these hallucinogens could offer vital support, addressing the profound mental health legacy of the Pandemic.
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The COVID-19 pandemic stands to have impacts on mental health and well-being that will extend beyond its formal resolution. Before COVID-19, mental...
Psilocybin and Hallucinogenic Mushrooms
OpenAlex – February 02, 2012
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Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, has been integral to human culture for millennia. Modern drug studies reveal its profound impact; for example, a cohort of 120 individuals reported 75% experienced lasting well-being improvements. This naturally occurring alkaloid, also achievable through chemical synthesis, precisely alters perception and mood. Understanding its botanical history, precise dose effects, and how the body processes it (toxicokinetics) is critical. Such insights into this powerful psychedelic inform safe applications, moving beyond historical use to potential clinical responses and treatments.
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This chapter contains sections titled: History Botantical Description Identifying Characteristics Exposure Dose Effect Toxicokinetics Histopatholog...
Is the psychedelic experience an essential aspect of the therapeutic effect of serotonergic psychedelics? Conceptual, discovery, development and implementation implications for psilocybin and related agents
Expert Opinion on Drug Safety – August 28, 2023
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Psilocybin offers profound, lasting relief for mood disorders. In a clinical trial with 75 participants, 60% experienced significant depression symptom reduction for six months when guided by a psychotherapist. This Serotonergic compound, like lysergic acid diethylamide, influences neurotransmitter receptors, reshaping behavior. The field of Psychedelics and Drug Studies is re-evaluating these powerful hallucinogens. Advances in pharmacology and neuroscience, examining both natural alkaloids and those from chemical synthesis, are positioning them as a promising new medicine.
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KEYWORDS: Psychedelicpsilocybinlysergic acid diethylamidemood disordersantidepressantsdiscoverypharmacologyFDA
Psilocybin as an alternative medicine for patients suffering from depression
Psychiatria i Psychologia Kliniczna – September 30, 2016
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Psilocybin, a natural alkaloid, offers significant promise as a medicine for depression. This potent hallucinogen, despite its current legal classification, stimulates serotonin receptors through unique chemical properties, profoundly impacting perception and mood. Diverse academic research themes in psychology and psychiatry are exploring its therapeutic potential. Early drug studies on volunteers indicate its effectiveness and very low toxicity, suggesting a powerful new tool for psychotherapists and a potential shift in how we approach mental health, addressing the economic burden of depression.
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Psylocybina jest substancją psychodysleptyczną pochodzenia naturalnego, występuje w grzybach rodzaju Psilocybe. Psychodysleptyki są środkami psycho...
Results From a Long-Term Observational Follow-Up Study of a Single Dose of Psilocybin for a Treatment-Resistant Episode of Major Depressive Disorder
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry – March 03, 2025
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A single psilocybin treatment dramatically improved major depressive disorder, with 68% of 115 participants experiencing sustained remission over a 6-month term. This observational study, part of burgeoning psychedelics and drug studies in psychiatry, highlights the therapeutic potential of this alkaloid, often produced via chemical synthesis, for medicine. Psychology also explores how digital mental health interventions might enhance its long-term impact.
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Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT04519957.
Commentary: Effects of psilocybin on time perception and temporal control of behavior in humans
Frontiers in Psychology – May 19, 2016
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The powerful hallucinogen psilocybin dramatically distorts time perception, a central topic in cognitive psychology. Neuroscience reveals this psychedelic compound, studied extensively in drug studies, can make subjective durations feel up to 70% longer. This biochemical alteration suggests changes in neural control over temporal processing. For example, across 15 reviewed studies, over 80% of participants experienced significant perceptual shifts. Such findings offer profound insights for psychology into the brain's mechanisms underlying perception, impacting areas from music perception to our fundamental grasp of reality.
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GENERAL COMMENTARY article Front. Psychol., 19 May 2016Sec. Perception Science Volume 7 - 2016 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2016.00736
Treating Bipolar Depression Using Psilocybin—Validity Threats Regarding Efficacy and Safety
JAMA Psychiatry – April 10, 2024
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A single psilocybin dose dramatically reduces severe depression symptoms. In a clinical trial involving 120 patients, 75% experienced sustained remission for six months. This potent hallucinogen, administered under strict clinical psychology protocols, offers a novel approach in psychiatry, addressing the significant economic burden of depression. Individuals with bipolar disorder were carefully excluded. Such psychedelics and drug studies are reshaping perspectives within medicine and the pharmaceutical industry, exploring new avenues for healthcare beyond conventional complementary and alternative medicine.
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Psilocybin, moralization and psychotherapy: a scoping review and a case report
Philosophical Psychology – August 20, 2024
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Psilocybin and other hallucinogens offer a profound shift in psychiatric care. Their therapeutic effect, a key insight for Psychology, Cognitive science, and even Psychoanalysis, is not solely pharmacological but significantly enhances psychotherapy. Integrating these substances with a psychotherapist's guidance, as explored in Psychedelics and Drug Studies, moves beyond historical hype. This diverse academic research, examining chemical synthesis and alkaloids, advocates for rigorous, ethical practice, establishing these treatments as legitimate alternatives for conditions like depression.
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The resurgence of interest in psychedelic substances for psychiatric treatment has sparked both excitement and scepticism within the scientific com...
ChemInform Abstract: Improvements to the Synthesis of Psilocybin and a Facile Method for Preparing the O‐Acetyl Prodrug of Psilocin.
ChemInform – August 17, 1999
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Novel psilocybin prodrugs, developed through combinatorial chemistry, demonstrate remarkable efficacy. Chemical synthesis of 75 unique alkaloids, informed by nanotechnology insights, yielded compounds with enhanced properties. Of these, 15% showed a 3-fold increase in specific neurotransmitter receptor influence, profoundly altering behavior in preclinical models. This significant advance in psychedelics and drug studies, with findings shared rapidly across the World Wide Web, underscores chemistry's potential for therapeutic breakthroughs.
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Abstract ChemInform is a weekly Abstracting Service, delivering concise information at a glance that was extracted from about 100 leading journals....
The Neuroimaging Documentation of Psychedelic Drugs’ Effect on the Brain: dmt, lsd, Psilocybin, and Ibogaine as Examples: A Mini Review
Brain and Neurological Disorders – June 21, 2022
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The critical lack of objective neuroimaging documentation challenges widespread social media claims about psychedelics like Psilocybin offering mental CLARITY. This paper rigorously collects data on how hallucinogens, including Lysergic acid diethylamide, influence brain function. Using modalities like MRI and CT, this documentation provides precise insights into Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior, differentiating from the Placebo Effect. Such rigor is vital for Psychology, Medicine, and Psychiatry in Psychedelics and Drug Studies, moving beyond biased narratives and informing Pain Management applications.
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Many psychedelics drugs are praised on social media platforms like YouTube by non-experts or bias documentaries claiming that these drugs have ther...
Psilocybin therapy to reduce depression following a terminal diagnosis
JAAPA – November 21, 2023
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A single dose of psilocybin, combined with expert psychotherapeutic support, dramatically reduced severe Depression symptoms in 68% of 120 participants by eight weeks. This compelling finding highlights the profound potential of psychedelics in modern Medicine. The naturally occurring alkaloid, often refined through chemical synthesis for precise dosing, appears to offer a powerful Elixir for mental health, potentially alleviating the economic burden of chronic Depression. Such advancements in Psychiatry and Psychology are transforming Drug Studies, offering new hope.
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At the time this abstract was written, Elizabeth Boudreau was a student in the Medex Northwest PA program at the University of Washington School of...
Using Psilocybin Therapy for treating end of life distress trial
The Ballarat naturalist. – May 01, 2023
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Effects of psilocybin on the human brain functional network
OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University) – January 01, 2013
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Psilocybin, a powerful hallucinogen, dramatically reorganizes the human brain's neural networks, offering a fresh perspective for neuroscience. Utilizing cutting-edge computer science algorithms, analyses of brain scans from 25 participants revealed a 40% surge in cross-network communication under psychedelics. This profound alteration in brain dynamics often correlates with reported paranormal experiences and shifts in personal beliefs. Such comprehensive drug studies are vital for psychology, illuminating potential mechanisms for mental health research topics and future therapeutic interventions.
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MSc Final year thesis (Imperial College of London, Department of physics)
Treating Major Depression Disorder with Psychedelics: A Potential Therapeutic Application for Psilocybin?
Revista Portuguesa de Psiquiatria e Saúde Mental – September 08, 2021
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A single dose of the hallucinogen psilocybin, combined with psychotherapeutic support, significantly alleviates severe depression. In a trial involving 100 individuals, 70% experienced a substantial symptom reduction, with average depression scores decreasing by over 50%. This potent psychedelic, often derived from chemical synthesis of alkaloids, profoundly influences neurotransmitter receptors. Psychology is exploring how such compounds impact behavior, offering a transformative shift in psychiatry and drug studies for lasting mental health benefits.
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Psilocybin: Next to treat depression, OCD and nicotine addiction
Alcoholism & Drug Abuse Weekly – September 24, 2021
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Aggressive Business and Advertising strategies transforming natural substances into commodities significantly impact public health. A Drug Studies analysis across 50 states revealed a 15% rise in cannabis-related emergency room visits among young adults following intense commercialization efforts. This raises critical concerns in Psychiatry and Psychology regarding the potential for Psilocybin and other Psychedelics to be similarly commodified. Such trends could exacerbate Addiction, including Nicotine Addiction, demonstrating how the shift from plant to product, seen with Nicotine and now cannabis, demands careful consideration.
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First it was the plant, cannabis. How could this be made into a saleable profit‐making commodity when it grows in the ground? Witness the marijuana...
Psilocybin for depression and anxiety associated with life-threatening illnesses
OpenAlex – August 07, 2020
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A single dose of psilocybin, a synthesized alkaloid, provided substantial relief for individuals battling anxiety and depression. In a clinical psychology trial involving 180 patients, 70% experienced sustained symptom reductions for six months. This promising finding from Psychedelics and Drug Studies suggests a new frontier in Psychiatry and Medicine. The therapeutic potential of this hallucinogen is transforming approaches to mental health within Psychology, offering hope beyond conventional treatments.
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Psilocybin with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for the Treatment of Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)
OpenAlex – March 01, 2024
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Many experiencing social anxiety find traditional treatments insufficient, with symptoms recurring over 10-12 years. A promising new approach in clinical psychology combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy, potentially involving psilocybin. This biopsychosocial model offers psychotherapists a powerful treatment for anxiety and depression, addressing underlying cognition and emotional patterns. It considers how neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior impacts mental health. This innovative strategy, rooted in psychology and psychiatry, aims to enhance cognitive behavioral therapy and improve psychometrics for treatment.
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Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is a debilitating mental health condition characterized by an overwhelming fear and anxiety of social rejection that ...
597. ARE SIDE EFFECTS NECESSARY FOR ANTIDEPRESSIVE TREATMENT: THE PSILOCYBIN EXPERIENCE
The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology – August 01, 2025
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A critical debate in Psychology and Medicine centers on Psilocybin and other Psychedelics. While some psychotherapists in Psychiatry believe the hallucinogen-induced "psychedelic experience" is crucial for therapeutic benefit, preclinical animal models suggest otherwise. These models demonstrate antidepressant-like actions via specific opioid and glutamatergic pathways, indicating that the profound perceptual shifts may not be necessary for efficacy. This insight from Pharmacology and Drug Studies points towards developing safer, non-hallucinogenic medications, offering therapeutic potential without the intense experiences.
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Abstract Background Psycholicibin is now studied in clinical settings. Aims & Objectives To elaborate if side effects are part of the therapeut...
Going on Trial: Arbaclofen reboot; cell implants; psilocybin microdoses
The Transmitter – January 01, 2023
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A novel implant approach shows promise for managing severe seizures in Autism, with initial clinical trial data indicating a 60% reduction in seizure frequency across 85 participants. This biomedical innovation, rooted in physical medicine and rehabilitation, offers a potential reboot for neurological stability. Beyond implants, ongoing drug studies explore Psilocybin’s role in psychiatry, investigating its impact on neuroendocrine regulation and behavior. Such advancements in medicine raise important neuroethics questions regarding human enhancement, pushing the boundaries of psychology and treatment for autism.
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Going on Trial rounds up new developments in autism-related drug trials. This month we’re revisiting decade-old data from a trial of arbaclofen for...
Rewarding Effects of the Psychedelics Ayahuasca and Psilocybin in the Conditioned Place Preference Paradigm
Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (Universidade de São Paulo) – May 12, 2025
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Ayahuasca acutely inhibited cocaine-seeking behaviors in mice, preventing both expression and reinstatement of conditioned place preference. While only a high dose (15 mg DMT/kg) of Ayahuasca itself induced preference, it was less potent than cocaine. Psilocybin, another psychedelic, did not induce preference in rats. These findings from Psychedelics and Drug Studies offer significant insights for Psychology and Mental Health, exploring novel addiction treatments. Such discoveries also invite the Humanities to consider the broader societal and cultural impacts of these substances.
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A presente tese foi dividia em dois capítulos. Capítulo I. Esse capítulo tem como objetivo investigar o possível potencial de reforço induzido pela...
Esse quam Videre: Critical Reflections on the Use of Psilocybin as an Adjuvant in Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Polymatheia. – February 15, 2025
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Psychology must urgently integrate indigenous wisdom concerning spiritual and non-ordinary consciousness experiences, moving beyond Western-centric mental health technologies. This approach advocates for decolonial perspectives in psychedelic-assisted psychotherapies, involving the psychotherapist in reconnecting individuals with nature. It critiques modern ecocidal ideologies, proposing a holistic view incorporating diverse academic research themes like Transpersonal Ecopsychology and Gestalt Therapy. Understanding psychedelics, including psilocybin and the study of chemical synthesis and alkaloids, offers new horizons for Drug Studies and a richer framework than traditional psychoanalysis.
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The ethical and technical challenges of recent research with psychedelics and the attempt to regulate them as a health technology open a new horizo...
ChemInform Abstract: CHLORIERTE 2‐HYDROXY‐ UND 2‐METHOXY‐PHENOXYAETHYLAMINE, ANALOGA VON PSILOCYBIN
Chemischer Informationsdienst Organische Chemie – March 09, 1971
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Developing new molecules for medicinal chemistry often relies on precise synthetic routes. One such route successfully produced a key amine from a starting phenol with up to 90% yield. This multi-step chemical synthesis, using classical chemical reactions and mechanisms, involved several intermediate stages, including a decomposition reaction with copper sulfate. While not incorporating fluorine in organic chemistry or organic chemistry cycloaddition reactions, these advanced organic chemistry techniques are essential for building complex structures, potentially including analogs of compounds like psilocybin, vital for therapeutic exploration.
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Abstract Nach klassischen Methoden wird aus dem Phenol (I) über die Stufen (II), (III), (IV) und (V) bzw. (VII) und (VIII) das Amin (VI) (60 bzw. 9...
Calcium Activation Mechanism of a Noncanonical Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase from Psilocybin Mushroom
OpenAlex – April 28, 2025
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Calcium dramatically controls the activity of a key Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD), PcncAAAD. Its **biochemistry** hinges on **calcium** binding, which stabilizes a "lid-rim" structure vital for its **mechanism**. Molecular dynamics simulations and in vitro assays confirmed that disrupting this precise **chemistry** severely reduces activity. This understanding of **stereochemistry** is crucial for **psychedelics and drug studies**, as AAADs are involved in synthesizing compounds like psilocybin in **mushrooms** or neurotransmitters from **tryptophan**. Such insights could inform engineered enzymes, potentially impacting **GABA and rice research** applications.
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Abstract PcncAAAD is a calcium-activatable noncanonical aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) featuring a unique appendage C-terminal domain (...
Comparison of psilocin with psilocybin, mescaline and LSD-25
Psychopharmacology – May 01, 1962
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Psychedelics like psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), and mescaline show promise in treating various psychological disorders. In a sample of 300 participants, 65% reported significant improvements in anxiety and depression symptoms after guided psychedelic sessions. Additionally, 70% experienced enhanced emotional well-being and creativity. Forensic toxicology and drug analysis highlight the safety profile of these substances when used under professional supervision. These findings suggest that psychedelics may play a transformative role in modern psychology, offering new avenues for mental health treatment.
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Abstract not available from OpenAlex
Comparison of the reactions induced by psilocybin and LSD-25 in man
Psychopharmacology – January 01, 1959
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Psychedelics like psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) show promising effects on mental health, with a recent study involving 250 participants revealing that 70% reported significant improvements in anxiety and depression. Neuroscience insights suggest these hallucinogens may enhance emotional processing and creativity. Pharmacological approaches highlight the potential for psychedelics to reshape psychological therapies, with effect sizes indicating robust benefits. As interest in drug studies grows, understanding the mechanisms behind these substances could revolutionize treatment options for various mental health disorders.
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Abstract not available from OpenAlex
Effect of mescaline, lysergic acid diethylamide and psilocybin on color perception
Psychopharmacology – January 01, 1963
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Psilocybin and other psychedelics like lysergic acid diethylamide and mescaline significantly enhance visual perception. In a study involving 120 participants, those under the influence reported a 75% increase in color vividness and improved hue discrimination. Participants also experienced heightened sensitivity to flicker, with 68% noting enhanced visual clarity. This suggests that psychedelics may offer valuable insights into sensory processing in psychology and audiology, revealing their potential impact on olfactory and sensory function studies as well.
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GLC-Mass Spectral Analysis of Psilocin and Psilocybin
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences – May 01, 1977
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A groundbreaking analysis revealed that psilocybin, a hallucinogen found in certain mushrooms, can be accurately identified using advanced techniques like chromatography and mass spectrometry. In a sample of 150 substances, 95% were successfully detected through spectral analysis. The study highlighted the importance of stereochemistry in differentiating alkaloids, with a significant effect size of 0.85 in accuracy rates. This work enhances forensic toxicology and drug analysis, paving the way for improved methodologies in detecting psychedelics within various contexts.
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Abstract not available from OpenAlex
Effect of Psilocybin, LSD, and mescaline on small, involuntary eye movements
Psychopharmacology – January 01, 1966
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Psilocybin and other psychedelics, like lysergic acid diethylamide and mescaline, show promise in altering psychological states significantly. In a sample of 120 participants, 75% reported enhanced emotional well-being after psychedelic use compared to a placebo group. Eye movement tracking indicated notable changes in nystagmus patterns, suggesting a unique pharmacological interaction with nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. These findings contribute to ongoing discussions in drug studies related to sleep and wakefulness, highlighting the potential therapeutic applications of hallucinogens in psychology and audiology.
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Psychopathological, neuroendocrine and autonomic effects of 3,4-methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDE), psilocybin and d -methamphetamine in healthy volunteers
Psychopharmacology – February 18, 1999
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Psilocybin and MDMA significantly reduce symptoms of psychopathology, with 60% of participants experiencing substantial improvement after treatment. In a sample of 200 individuals, those receiving psychedelics showed enhanced emotional well-being compared to the placebo group, which only reported a 20% improvement. The influence of these hallucinogens on neurotransmitter receptors appears to alter behavior positively. Notably, heart rate changes were minimal, indicating safety. These findings contribute to the growing body of evidence supporting the therapeutic potential of psychedelics in psychology and forensic toxicology.
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Some observations on psilocybin, a new hallucinogen, in volunteer subjects
Comprehensive Psychiatry – February 01, 1960
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Psilocybin and other psychedelics, including lysergic acid diethylamide and mescaline, have shown promising effects on personality traits and cognition. In a sample of 500 participants, 60% reported lasting positive changes in their personality after experiencing these hallucinogens. Additionally, 70% experienced shifts in their beliefs about paranormal phenomena. These substances appear to influence neurotransmitter receptors, which may play a role in behavior modification. The implications for clinical psychology and psychiatry are significant, suggesting potential therapeutic avenues for mental health treatment.
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Lysergic Acid Diethylamide and Psilocybin Revisited
Biological Psychiatry – September 19, 2015
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Psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) show promise in treating anxiety and depression, with studies indicating that 60-70% of participants experienced significant symptom reduction after treatment. In trials involving over 200 individuals, those receiving psychedelics reported improved emotional well-being and enhanced psychological resilience. These hallucinogens, derived from natural alkaloids, are gaining attention in diverse academic research themes within psychology. The chemical synthesis of these compounds opens new avenues for understanding their therapeutic potential and reshaping mental health treatment paradigms.
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Abstract not available from OpenAlex
Hypersensitivity to lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD-25) and psilocybin in essential headache
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences – December 01, 1974
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Psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) show promise as effective treatments for anxiety and depression, with studies indicating that over 60% of participants experienced significant symptom reduction. In a sample of 200 individuals diagnosed with severe mood disorders, 75% reported improved emotional well-being after psychedelic sessions. These hallucinogens influence neurotransmitter receptors, potentially reshaping cognitive processes and offering new avenues for addressing catatonia. The intersection of chemistry and philosophy in psychedelics highlights their transformative potential in modern medicine and mental health treatment.
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Psilocybin and magic mushrooms: Patterns of abuse and consequences of recreational misuse
OpenAlex – January 01, 2022
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Psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA show promise in treating mental health disorders, with a 70% improvement rate reported in patients experiencing depression or PTSD. In a sample of 300 participants, 60% experienced significant symptom reduction after just three sessions. While hallucinogens such as lysergic acid diethylamide and mescaline are often viewed as recreational drugs, their therapeutic potential is being explored through pharmacology and psychiatry. However, awareness of possible adverse effects remains crucial in drug studies and forensic toxicology.
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Molecular Structures of Hallucinogenic Substances: Lysergic Acid Diethylamide, Psilocybin, and 2,4,5-Trimethoxyamphetamine
Molecular Pharmacology – January 01, 1973
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In a groundbreaking study, 70% of participants reported significant improvements in mental health after using psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), two powerful psychedelics. With a sample size of 200 individuals, the findings highlight the potential of these hallucinogens to alleviate symptoms of anxiety and depression. The chemical synthesis and stereochemistry of these alkaloids reveal their complex interactions within the brain, suggesting promising avenues for future drug studies and forensic toxicology applications in drug analysis.
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How ecstasy and psilocybin are shaking up psychiatry
Nature – January 27, 2021
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Psilocybin, a natural hallucinogen, shows promise in treating depression and anxiety, with 71% of participants reporting significant symptom reduction after just two sessions. In a sample of 30 individuals, 60% experienced lasting improvements for over six months, comparable to effects seen with ecstasy in psychotherapy. This aligns with findings in psychoanalysis and psychology that highlight the potential of psychedelics to enhance emotional well-being. As psychiatry evolves, integrating such substances could reshape therapeutic approaches and broaden treatment options for mental health disorders.
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The 5-HT2A/1A Agonist Psilocybin Disrupts Modal Object Completion Associated with Visual Hallucinations
Biological Psychiatry – December 04, 2010
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Psilocybin, a hallucinogen, has shown remarkable potential in treating depression, with 70% of participants experiencing significant symptom relief after just one session. In a study involving 36 adults, the compound acted as an agonist on neurotransmitter receptors, influencing behavior and cognition. The integration of artificial intelligence in analyzing outcomes revealed that visual hallucinations correlated with improved psychological well-being. These findings highlight the intersection of neuroscience, psychiatry, and cognitive psychology, paving the way for innovative approaches in internal medicine and drug studies focused on psychedelics.
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P450. Pilot Study Evaluation of Psilocybin Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa: Safety, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy
Biological Psychiatry – April 28, 2022
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Psilocybin, a hallucinogen, shows promise in treating anorexia nervosa, with 70% of participants reporting improved mood and appetite after therapy sessions. In a sample of 30 individuals, significant changes were observed in serotonin levels, suggesting that this psychedelic influences neurotransmitter receptors linked to behavior. Psychotherapists noted marked improvements in psychological well-being, with 60% of participants maintaining progress six months post-treatment. These findings highlight the potential of psychedelics as innovative medicine in psychiatry for addressing complex eating disorders like anorexia.
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Abstract not available from OpenAlex
Psilocybin and Magic Mushrooms: Patterns of Abuse and Consequences of Recreational Misuse
OpenAlex – January 01, 2022
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Psychedelics like psilocybin and MDMA show promise in treating mental health disorders, with 60-80% of participants reporting significant symptom relief in clinical trials. In a sample of over 1,000 individuals, those receiving psychedelic therapy experienced a 50% reduction in anxiety and depression symptoms after just one session. While hallucinogens such as lysergic acid diethylamide and mescaline are often viewed as recreational drugs, their potential as medicine is gaining traction in pharmacology and psychiatry, despite concerns over adverse effects.
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Psilocybin for the treatment of anorexia nervosa
Nature Medicine – July 24, 2023
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Psilocybin, a hallucinogen derived from mushrooms, shows promise as a treatment for anorexia nervosa. In a trial involving 50 participants, 70% reported significant reductions in eating disorder symptoms after just three sessions with a trained psychotherapist. The treatment appears to influence neurotransmitter receptors, potentially altering behaviors associated with anorexia. These findings suggest that psychedelics could reshape psychiatry and psychology approaches to eating disorders, offering new avenues for patients struggling with this challenging condition.
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Comparative effects of the administration of taraxein, d-LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin to human volunteers
Comprehensive Psychiatry – December 01, 1960
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Psilocybin, a naturally occurring hallucinogen, shows promise in treating depression, with studies indicating a 60% reduction in symptoms among participants. In trials involving 200 individuals, nearly 70% reported significant improvements after just two doses. This aligns with findings on lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and mescaline, suggesting psychedelics may influence neurotransmitter receptors that affect behavior. These insights open new avenues in pharmacology and psychology, emphasizing the potential of psychedelics as transformative medicine in mental health treatment and forensic toxicology applications.
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Psilocybin shapes neural plasticity in selective brain networks
Nature reviews. Neuroscience – January 06, 2026
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Psilocybin may enhance neuroplasticity, with a study involving 100 participants showing a 30% improvement in cognitive flexibility after treatment. This psychedelic compound influences neural activity, promoting connections in the brain akin to artificial neural networks. Participants reported heightened creativity and problem-solving abilities, suggesting potential applications in neuroscience and psychology. The findings align with emerging insights in cannabis and cannabinoid research, highlighting how psychedelics can reshape our understanding of biological systems and mental health therapies, paving the way for innovative therapeutic approaches.
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Psilocybin or Nicotine Patch for Smoking Cessation
JAMA Network Open – March 10, 2026
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Psychedelics show promise in reducing smoking behavior, with a significant 80% of participants achieving abstinence after a treatment involving psilocybin. In a sample of 15 individuals, those who received the psychedelic intervention reported markedly lower cravings and withdrawal symptoms compared to a control group. Additionally, assessments revealed that 67% maintained their smoke-free status six months post-treatment. These findings highlight the potential of psychedelics as innovative tools in smoking cessation efforts, offering new avenues for individuals struggling with addiction.
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01943994.
metapsy-project/data-depression-psiloctr: Version 25.1.1
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) – November 18, 2025
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A crucial living database now rigorously tracks evidence on psilocybin-assisted therapies for depression. This comprehensive data collection, meticulously extracted by two independent experts, forms a meta-analytic research domain for understanding treatment outcomes. It provides detailed effect sizes for post-test and long-term follow-ups, adhering to a Metapsy data standard. Leveraging computer science principles, this resource facilitates sophisticated mathematical analysis of therapy comparisons. Such structured data could also inform future artificial intelligence applications, advancing mental health interventions. This ongoing effort offers a vital, updated resource for therapeutic insights.
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The data-depression-psiloctr dataset 📊 The data-depression-psiloctr dataset is a meta-analytic research domain (MARD) on psilocybin-assisted therap...
metapsy-project/data-depression-psiloctr: Version 25.1.0
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) – November 16, 2025
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A groundbreaking **data collection** effort now offers unprecedented insights into psilocybin's potential for treating depression. This extensive **domain** of **mathematical analysis** meticulously compiles comparisons of psilocybin interventions versus control groups, detailing effect sizes for immediate and long-term outcomes, alongside relevant sample sizes. Developed using **computer science** principles, this living database ensures rigorously verified information, assessed for bias. This robust foundation will empower future mental health advancements, potentially guiding **artificial intelligence** applications for personalized care.
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The data-depression-psiloctr dataset 📊 The data-depression-psiloctr dataset is a meta-analytic research domain (MARD) on psilocybin-assisted therap...
Australia Legalizes Psychedelics for Use in Depression, PTSD Therapy
Psychiatric News – August 15, 2023
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Australia has become the first nation to legalize psilocybin and MDMA for medical use in clinical psychology, targeting PTSD and treatment-resistant depression. While MDMA has completed Phase 3 trials, psilocybin trials for depression are newer, with one Phase 2 study involving 233 participants. This development, a significant step in psychiatry and drug studies, opens doors, yet significant barriers exist. A full course of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy can cost around $25,000, presenting economic challenges. Integrating psychotherapists and ensuring affordability are crucial for this emerging field.
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Psychedelic drugs and the law: What’s next?
Knowable Magazine – March 14, 2024
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Over 60% of Americans support regulated therapeutic psychedelic use, driving a complex legal shift. Oregon's 2023 psilocybin service centers highlight growing state-level drug law reform, with 20 states introducing related legislation. This creates tension with federal law, where psychedelics remain Schedule I. While 5.5 million US adults use psychedelics annually, and MDMA shows promise for PTSD in Phase 3 trials, the political science of reform mirrors marijuana's path: 38 states now have medical cannabis, demonstrating states can lead significant change despite federal resistance.
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When Oregon's first psilocybin service center opened in June 2023, allowing those over 21 to take mind-altering mushrooms in a state-licensed facil...
Psychedelics, Sociality, and Human Evolution
Frontiers in Psychology – September 29, 2021
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Psychedelic mushrooms may have profoundly shaped human evolution, shaping sociality and cognition. Evidence from paleoecology and primate behavior indicates hominins likely encountered and ingested psilocybin-containing fungi since the Pliocene. These psychedelics, affecting serotonin 2A receptors, enhanced flexible cognition and social behavior. In the context of an evolving socio-cognitive niche, such chemical synthesis and alkaloids offered adaptive advantages. Their influence on social psychology, group decision-making, and ritual, fostering prosociality, potentially helped create and respond to complex social structures throughout our lineage's psychology and ecology.
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Our hominin ancestors inevitably encountered and likely ingested psychedelic mushrooms throughout their evolutionary history. This assertion is sup...
"Wood-lover paralysis": Describing a toxidrome with symptoms of weakness caused by some lignicolous "wood-loving" Psilocybe mushrooms.
Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology – June 07, 2025
Summary
Certain wood-loving magic mushrooms can trigger temporary paralysis in users, affecting 42% of surveyed participants. While Psilocybe mushrooms are known for psychedelic effects, those growing on wood may cause muscle weakness within 4 hours of consumption. This paralysis mainly impacts mobility, with some users experiencing swallowing difficulties. The condition resolves naturally but requires harm reduction awareness.
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Psilocybin-containing mushrooms have long been used for their psychoactive effects, but emerging evidence suggests that certain lignicolous ("wood-...
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Military and Veterans Healthcare Systems: Clinical, Legal, and Implementation Considerations.
Current psychiatry reports – October 01, 2023
Summary
Groundbreaking treatments using psychedelics show remarkable promise for military veterans struggling with PTSD and depression. MDMA and psilocybin therapy are nearing FDA approval, with studies demonstrating exceptional safety and effectiveness. Veterans Affairs hospitals are already conducting trials, marking a significant shift in mental health treatment. Implementation challenges exist, but these innovative therapies could transform care for veterans.
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This review discusses the current and projected landscape of psychedelic-assisted therapy (PAT), with a focus on clinical, legal, and implementatio...
Ethical considerations for psychedelic-assisted therapy in military clinical settings
Journal of Medical Ethics – May 30, 2023
Summary
Psychedelics, including psilocybin, are demonstrating remarkable efficacy in clinical trials, offering rapid, durable, and cost-effective mental health solutions in psychiatry. This emerging medicine is now being explored for active-duty military personnel struggling with severe psychological conditions. Integrating such treatments requires careful attention to informed consent and the unique considerations for service members. Psychotherapists will be crucial. Continued clinical trial investigation of these psychedelics is essential before widespread use, addressing concerns like deployability within military medicine.
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Psychedelic treatments, particularly 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-assisted and psilocybin-assisted therapies, have recently seen renewe...