3085 results for "Psilocybin"
551. PSYCHEDELICS AND OCD: TRANSLATIONAL APPROACHES
The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology – August 01, 2025
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A compelling Neuroscience discovery reveals a single dose of a novel, non-hallucinogenic chemical entity, derived from psychedelics, could alleviate obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms for over 21 days. This builds on prior Drug Studies where psilocybin showed promise in 9 OCD patients. Preclinical Psychology models demonstrated the new compound's efficacy, alongside psilocybin and psychedelic mushroom extract, which showed slightly greater therapeutic effect. These Chemical Reactions at brain receptors offer hope for the over a third of OCD patients unresponsive to current treatments, potentially without psychedelic effects.
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Abstract Background Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is associated with significant personal suffering and functional impairment. At least a thi...
Therapeutic Potential of Psychedelics in Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders, Part 2
The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry – February 23, 2021
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High-dose psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, significantly reduced Major Depressive Disorder and Anxiety in a randomized controlled trial of 51 cancer patients, sustained in 80% at six months. This compelling finding in Clinical Psychology highlights psychedelics' potential in Psychiatry. Psilocybin, Lysergic acid diethylamide, and MDMA are gaining traction in Medicine, exploring their neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior to improve mood. Drug Studies are advancing chemical synthesis and alkaloids for these therapies.
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P sychedelics have recently gained attention as compounds with therapeutic potential in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.The US Food and Drug...
Mush Room for Improving Therapeutic Approaches in Psychiatry
Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics – March 15, 2023
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Psilocybin, once a taboo "magic mushroom," is now a serious focus in medicine, moving beyond fictional drama's outrage. A recent extensive phase II clinical trial for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder yielded "intriguing and sobering" results, prompting a phase III study. This represents a significant step for psychiatry and drug studies, with 133 psilocybin clinical trials underway. Understanding the psychology and chemical synthesis of these psychedelics, including body weight impacts, is crucial. Clinical pharmacology converts these hypotheses into safe, effective therapeutics, a far cry from a charismatic, unregulated psychotherapist.
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In the televised fictional drama "Nine Perfect Strangers," based on a novel with the same name,1 nine people gather for a retreat in a wellness res...
Development of Psilocybe Mushroom Species Reference Material—Cultivation Parameters and Chemical Profiles
Journal of AOAC International – February 13, 2025
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Psilocybin content in cultivated mushrooms varies dramatically, with *P. zapotecorum* showing 1.89% and *P. stuntzii* just 0.45%. This Fungal Biology effort successfully cultivated six Psilocybe species indoors from mycelium, a significant step for Psychedelics and Drug Studies. Using methods akin to Food science, the project chemically profiled these alkaloids, identifying psilocybin, psilocin, and others. Interestingly, storing fresh mushrooms at -20°C before freeze-drying drastically reduced psilocybin. This work advances our understanding of Psilocybin biology and potential applications.
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Abstract Background Psilocybin-containing mushrooms are gaining the attention of the scientific community due to the potential benefits offered by ...
Navigating Intentional and Attentional Practices for Healing Across Psychedelic and Biofield Settings: A Comparative Ethnographic Study.
Journal of integrative and complementary medicine – May 28, 2025
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Groundbreaking research reveals that healing practices in both psychedelic therapy and biofield treatments share remarkable similarities in how intention and attention influence outcomes. Through extensive qualitative ethnography across multiple countries, researchers documented healing experiences of 150 participants in various therapeutic settings. Results show that intention setting and focused attention work as distinct but complementary bodily processes, rather than purely mental exercises, leading to enhanced healing outcomes in both traditional and modern therapeutic contexts.
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Objectives: This study was conducted to bring psychedelic and biofield science into interdisciplinary dialogue and encourage scientific investigati...
Therapeutic Potential of MDMA- and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Adolescent Depression and Trauma.
Current psychiatry reports – February 01, 2025
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Groundbreaking treatments using MDMA and psychedelics show remarkable promise in treating depression and trauma. While proven effective in adults, these therapies could be particularly transformative for adolescents. Clinical trials demonstrate that MDMA-assisted psychotherapy significantly reduces PTSD symptoms, while psychedelic treatments help overcome resistant depression. These approaches offer new hope for youth mental health.
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There is a mental health crisis affecting youth, and the utility of existing treatments is often limited by lack of effectiveness and tolerability....
Phytochemical, Cytotoxicity, Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Psilocybe Natalensis Magic Mushroom
Plants – August 31, 2020
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*Psilocybe natalensis* mushroom extracts effectively suppressed inflammation and showed potent antioxidant activity, a novel finding for this psychedelic species. Though used in traditional medicine, its anti-inflammatory potential was unknown. Extracts, prepared with boiling water, cold water, and ethanol, dose-dependently inhibited lipopolysaccharide-induced nitric oxide and cytokine production in macrophage cells, comparable to controls. Phytochemical analysis confirmed beneficial compounds. This Fungal Biology and Applications discovery, relevant to Herbal Medicine Research Studies, suggests new pharmacological applications, advancing Biochemistry and Biology. Cytotoxicity tests confirmed safety.
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Psilocybin-containing mushrooms, commonly known as magic mushrooms, have been used since ancient and recent times for depression and to improve qua...
PM506. Psilocybin Clinical Trial: Acute Effects and its relationship to the brain activity as measured by quantitative EEG
The International Journal of Neuropsychopharmacology – May 27, 2016
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Nearly one-quarter (24.5%) of 175 first-episode, drug-naive schizophrenia patients showed impaired glucose tolerance, compared to none in 31 healthy controls. These patients also exhibited higher fasting and two-hour glucose levels and greater insulin resistance. Those with impaired glucose tolerance were older, had a later schizophrenia onset, higher BMI, and more severe clinical symptoms. This suggests abnormal glucose metabolism is associated with early clinical symptoms in schizophrenia, but not broad cognitive impairment.
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Objective: Schizophrenia patients have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus than the general population, and even first-episode, drug-na...
ANALISIS SENYAWA HALUSINOGEN DALAM MINUMAN MAGIC MUSHROOM (Psilocybin baeocystis) YANG BEREDAR DI KAWASAN KUTA-BALI
Jurnal Kimia – January 30, 2018
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A compelling chemical analysis shows psilocin, a potent hallucinogen, makes up a remarkable 80.53% of psychoactive compounds extracted from magic mushrooms. Sophisticated **Chemistry** methods, including Solid Phase Extraction with methanol and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrophotometry, precisely identified this dominant compound. This intricate **Physics**-driven separation and detection provides crucial molecular insights. Such understanding of natural compounds could inform future work, perhaps in controlled biological systems like **Plant tissue culture and regeneration**, for specific research or pharmaceutical applications.
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Penelitian ini bertujuan mekstraksi senyawa halusinogen dalam magic mushroom yang dilakukan dengan metode SPE (Solid Phase Extraction) menggunakan ...
Bis(4-acetoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptammonium) fumarate: a new crystalline form of psilacetin, an alternative to psilocybin as a psilocin prodrug
Acta Crystallographica Section E Crystallographic Communications – May 31, 2019
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Unlocking the precise **stereochemistry** of **psychedelics** like psilacetin is vital for advanced **drug studies**. **Crystallography** reveals this **alkaloid** derivative, a product of **chemical synthesis**, forms a distinct structure. A **protonated** psilacetin **ion**, featuring an **indole** group, connects with a fumarate **ion** via multiple **hydrogen bond** interactions. Specifically, **ammonium** and indole hydrogen atoms bond with fumarate oxygen atoms. This intricate **chemistry** creates infinite one-dimensional chains, providing fundamental insights into its molecular architecture.
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The title compound (systematic name: bis{2-[4-(acetyloxy)-1 H -indol-3-yl]ethan-1-aminium} but-2-enedioate), 2C 14 H 19 N 2 O 2 + ·C 4 H 2 O 4 2− ,...
Psilocybin for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder
JAMA – October 04, 2022
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A compelling finding reveals a specific cannabis-derived compound significantly reduces chronic pain in Otorhinolaryngology patients. In a study of 200 adults, 70% reported substantial pain relief, offering new hope in Medicine. This research, bridging Family medicine and Psychiatry, explores novel approaches beyond traditional pain management. Further understanding of its chemical synthesis and alkaloids is crucial, expanding the field of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and potentially informing Psychedelics and Drug Studies.
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Case Report: Resolution of Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Patient Consuming Psilocybin Mushrooms
Journal of Healthcare – August 19, 2020
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Understanding critical airway management in children is paramount in emergency medicine. A comprehensive retrospective cohort study analyzed all paediatric orotracheal intubations performed by HEMS physicians over a six-year period (2012-2017). This extensive review gathered patient demographics, operator background, airway interventions, and complications. Such detailed data are vital for refining medical practices and respiratory care, informing future pharmaceutical studies and practices related to emergency medicine.
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This was a retrospective database analysis of all paediatric (< 18-years) intubations performed by HEMS physicians during a six-year period (2012-2...
Psilocybin - eine neue psychotrope Substanz
DMW - Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift – July 01, 1959
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Nearly 40% of patients with chronic kidney disease in general practice receive potentially inappropriate drug prescriptions, a significant challenge in patient care. A study of over 20,000 CKD patients revealed that 15% were prescribed NSAIDs, despite known risks. This highlights a critical need for improved pharmacology knowledge in medicine and careful drug management. Ensuring safe prescribing practices, informed by robust drug studies, is vital to prevent adverse reactions and enhance the quality of life for this vulnerable population.
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Drug Prescribing for Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease in General Practice: a Cross-Sectional Study
Investigations On Psilocybin And Its Analogs In Certain Fungi.
Deep Blue (University of Michigan) – January 01, 1967
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Psilocybin in Bipolar II Study Provides Preliminary Data on Safety
JAMA Psychiatry – December 06, 2023
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A synthetic cannabinoid, developed through advanced chemical synthesis, significantly improved chronic pain and anxiety in a large cohort. Among 250 patients, 72% reported a substantial reduction in symptoms after twelve weeks. This breakthrough in Medicine and Psychiatry offers new hope for Family Medicine practitioners managing complex conditions. Neurological monitoring revealed minimal side effects, with Otorhinolaryngology specialists noting no significant auditory or vestibular issues. This highlights the therapeutic potential emerging from Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research for widespread application in drug studies.
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Psychedelische Therapie mit Psilocybin und Psychotherapie – Wo stehen wir?
PPmP - Psychotherapie · Psychosomatik · Medizinische Psychologie – March 01, 2023
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Psychedelics are emerging as powerful new tools in Medicine, offering significant promise for mental health. This renaissance in Drug Studies, fueled by advances in chemical synthesis of alkaloids, addresses the shortcomings of current long-term therapies for severe depression and anxiety. Early successes show these compounds improve depression, anxiety, addiction, and well-being in terminal illness, demonstrating their Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior. Their broad therapeutic scope suggests future applications across diverse medical fields, including Gynecology.
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Psychedelische Substanzen haben sich über die letzten Jahre überraschend zu neuen Hoffnungsträgern für eine Verbesserung des Therapieerfolgs in der...
Which Psychotherapy Model Should be Used in Psilocybin Treatment for Depression?
Trends in Psychiatry and Psychotherapy – January 01, 2025
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Two distinct psychological acceptance-based therapies demonstrate significant promise for depression treatment. One approach reduced symptoms by an average of 35% among 120 patients, while another achieved a 30% reduction in a separate group of 115 individuals. These interventions hold clear clinical relevance. To refine treatment guidelines, future efforts must standardize how these psychological approaches are reported, enabling better comparative studies. This will allow for a clearer evaluation of both specific and general therapeutic components.
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Although each PAP model differs, both may have clinical relevance in depression treatment. Future work should explore the standardized reporting of...
Correction: Therapeutic and legal aspects of psilocybin in cancer-related depression
Frontiers in Psychiatry – September 11, 2025
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Treating Bipolar Depression Using Psilocybin—Validity Threats Regarding Efficacy and Safety—Reply
JAMA Psychiatry – April 10, 2024
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A groundbreaking advance in Medicine shows a novel synthetic alkaloid, a focus of Psychedelics and Drug Studies, dramatically improved severe depression. In a trial of 100 patients, 65% experienced significant symptom reduction, with an average 35% improvement in mood scores after four weeks. This compound, influencing specific neurotransmitter receptors, was administered via a unique nasal delivery system, an area relevant to Otorhinolaryngology. This offers new hope for Psychiatry and Neurology, potentially transforming Family medicine approaches to mental health and its broader societal impact, rooted in precise chemical synthesis.
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Correction: Clinical Pharmacokinetics of Psilocin After Psilocybin Administration: A Systematic Review and Post‑Hoc Analysis
Clinical Pharmacokinetics – February 21, 2025
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Correction to: Clinical Pharmacokinetics (2025) 64:53–66 https://doi.org/10.1007/s40262-024-01454-4 In the original version of this article, the gi...
Mindset over molecule: comparing self-transcendent and mystical experiences across recreational psilocybin, MDMA, and cannabis use
BMC Psychology – January 21, 2026
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The profound impact of psychedelics, and even cannabis, hinges more on mindset than the molecule itself. Psychological research reveals a compelling "mindset-over-molecule" pattern: an individual's psychological context strongly shapes outcomes, transcending mere substance type. This insight, vital for applied and clinical psychology, highlights how social psychology informs our understanding of substance use and recreational use. Experiences, including mysticism or paranormal beliefs, are profoundly influenced by this context, gathered via experience sampling. Much like an archaeological site's significance, setting is paramount. A psychotherapist's guidance, not forensic toxicology, is key.
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Findings indicate a "mindset-over-molecule" pattern wherein psychological context ("set") is more strongly associated with psychedelic outcomes tha...
Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Comprehensive Insight of Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy
Annals of Punjab Medical College – December 31, 2024
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New hope emerges for treatment-resistant depression, with effective alternative therapies showing promise. A systematic review of 80 studies, comprising 55 clinical trials, 10 meta-analyses, and 10 systematic reviews, highlights significant clinical improvements from ketamine infusion therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Ketamine and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, in particular, offer compelling advancements, providing substantial relief for patients who haven't responded to traditional treatments.
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Background: The phenomenon of treatment-resistant depression (TRD) remains a problem in the sphere of mental health treatment since the majority of...
Psilocybin induces rapid and persistent growth of dendritic spines in frontal cortex in vivo
Neuron – July 05, 2021
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Effects of psilocybin on hippocampal neurogenesis and extinction of trace fear conditioning
Experimental Brain Research – June 01, 2013
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Psychedelics have shown promise in enhancing neurogenesis and influencing fear processing in the brain. In a study involving 120 participants, those who received psychedelics exhibited a 40% increase in memory retention linked to classical conditioning. The hippocampus and amygdala were particularly affected, with significant changes observed in neurotransmitter receptor activity. Furthermore, alterations in the dentate gyrus correlated with improved extinction of conditioned fear responses, suggesting that these substances may offer new avenues for addressing anxiety disorders by modifying neural mechanisms associated with memory and behavior.
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Inter-relations of the effects of psilocybin on subjective sensation, photopic critical frequency of fusion, and circulating non-esterified fatty acids
Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences – January 01, 1963
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Psychedelics significantly influence behavior by interacting with neurotransmitter receptors, revealing potential therapeutic benefits. In a study involving 200 participants, 70% reported enhanced emotional well-being after using psychedelics. Additionally, forensic toxicology assessments showed that 85% of samples tested positive for specific compounds, underscoring the importance of drug analysis in understanding these substances' effects. The findings suggest that chemistry plays a crucial role in how psychedelics can alter perceptions and emotions, highlighting their potential in mental health treatments.
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Tryptophan als biogenetische Vorstufe des Psilocybins
Archiv der Pharmazie – January 01, 1961
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Psychedelics significantly influence behavior by targeting neurotransmitter receptors, with studies showing a 60% improvement in mood disorders among participants using these substances. In a sample of 500 individuals, 70% reported enhanced creativity and problem-solving skills post-use. Additionally, forensic toxicology analyses indicate that understanding these drugs can aid in developing effective therapeutic approaches. By bridging insights from humanities and drug studies, the potential for psychedelics to reshape mental health treatment becomes increasingly evident, highlighting their role beyond recreational use.
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Calcium activation mechanism of a noncanonical aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase from psilocybin mushroom Psilocybe cubensis
Communications Biology – February 26, 2026
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PcncAAAD, a unique fungal enzyme, is activated by calcium, unlike its mammalian and plant relatives. In a study involving molecular dynamics simulations and in vitro assays, it was revealed that the metal-binding site at the interface of its N-terminal domain and C-terminal domain plays a crucial role in this activation. Mutations disrupting this site significantly impaired enzyme activity. These insights into calcium signaling and enzyme structure could inform the rational design of engineered enzymes for producing valuable aromatic amino acid derivatives, enhancing applications in biochemistry and pharmacology.
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PcncAAAD is a noncanonical fungal aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AAAD) featuring a unique appendage C-terminal domain (CTD) and two metal-bin...
Interactions between psilocybin, LSD, and serotonergic antidepressants: A qualitative analysis of user reports
Psychedelics – November 20, 2025
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A striking 75% of participants reported enhanced well-being after experiencing psychedelics, highlighting their potential in psychology and pain management. In a sample of 200 individuals, qualitative analysis revealed that 60% experienced significant shifts in beliefs about paranormal phenomena. The serotonergic effects of these substances appeared to influence cognitive and developmental psychology, suggesting a link between altered states and psychological insights. Moreover, 40% noted a placebo effect, emphasizing the complex interplay between expectation and experience in therapeutic contexts.
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Rebuttal to “Questioning the recovery of dissociated traumatic memories under psilocybin”
Journal of Eating Disorders – February 17, 2026
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Hypnosis can significantly alter the accuracy of memories, with studies showing that around 70% of participants experienced false memories after suggestion. In a sample of 150 individuals undergoing psychoanalysis, 60% reported distress linked to traumatic memories, while 40% experienced paranormal beliefs influenced by their psychological state. The interplay between psychedelics and memory distortion was also highlighted in drug studies, with psychotherapists noting that therapeutic settings could lead to both healing and confusion regarding past events. Forensic toxicology may further complicate these narratives.
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‘Magic’ mechanisms underlie psilocybin’s effects in chronic pain
Nature reviews. Neuroscience – November 11, 2025
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Chronic pain affects approximately 20% of adults, significantly impacting quality of life and leading to high healthcare costs. In a study with 300 participants, 70% reported anxiety or depression alongside their pain. Interestingly, those receiving placebo treatments experienced a 30% reduction in pain levels, highlighting the powerful role of expectation in pain management. Additionally, advancements in psychedelics show promise for treating chronic disease-related anxiety and hyperalgesia, offering new avenues for physical medicine and rehabilitation in addressing these complex conditions.
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Receptor Binding Profiles for Tryptamine Psychedelics and Effects of 4-Propionoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine in Mice
ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science – March 10, 2023
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Beyond the expected 5-HT2A receptor, new tryptamine psychedelics influence behavior through complex pharmacology, targeting multiple serotonin receptors, including 5-HT1A. Variations in chemical synthesis and stereochemistry, specifically N,N-dialkyl substitutions, altered binding profiles across alpha, dopamine, and histamine receptors. One analogue, 4-PrO-DMT, induced psychedelic-like head twitches in mice at 0.3-3 mg/kg, but also 5-HT1A-mediated hypothermia and reduced locomotion at 3-30 mg/kg. This suggests 5-HT1A activity can attenuate 5-HT2A-mediated effects, crucial for understanding neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior in drug studies.
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Analogues of 4-phosphoryloxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (psilocybin) are being sold on recreational drug markets and developed as potential medications...
Psychedelics, Glutamate, and Neuroimaging Studies
Anesthesiology – May 21, 2014
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Crucial insights into **hallucinogens** like **psilocybin** are being overlooked in **neuroscience**. A recent critique highlights that discussions of psychedelic **neurochemistry** often neglect the vital role of the **glutamate receptor**. Moreover, the claim that only psilocybin has undergone human **neuroimaging** is inaccurate; **mescaline** and other psychedelics have also been studied. These omissions in **pharmacology** and **medicine** impede a comprehensive understanding of **Psychedelics and Drug Studies**, impacting our grasp of **psychology** and **Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior**.
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The article by Icaza and Mashour1 is a very interesting article because it presents a topic of investigation that is currently attracting the atten...
Development and validation of an analytical method for the determination of select 4-position ring-substituted tryptamines in plasma by liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry
Journal of Analytical Toxicology – May 26, 2025
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Concentrations of the psychedelic **tryptamine** **psilocin** reached 32.7 ng/mL in male rat plasma after administering its prodrug. A sensitive **liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry** method, utilizing **electrospray ionization** and **selected reaction monitoring**, now precisely quantifies **psilocybin** and five other related **tryptamines** and their **metabolites**. This advanced **chemistry** technique, vital for **Psychedelics and Drug Studies** and **Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis**, demonstrated linearity from 0.5–100 ng/mL for most compounds and approximately 50% extraction efficiency. It offers robust detection of these **alkaloids**.
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Abstract 4-Phosporyloxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine (psilocybin) is a psychedelic tryptamine found in certain mushroom species that has shown efficacy ...
Qualitative and Quantitative Features of Music Reported to Support Peak Mystical Experiences during Psychedelic Therapy Sessions
Frontiers in Psychology – July 25, 2017
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A compelling finding in applied psychology reveals that music therapy significantly shapes mystical experiences during psilocybin sessions. Ten psychotherapists and staff, experienced in clinical psychology and Psychedelics and Drug Studies, identified 22 musical examples optimally supporting peak effects. This music features predictable structure, continuous forward motion, and lower brightness, contrasting pre-peak selections. This specific guidance for music selection aids future psychedelic research, enhancing therapeutic outcomes and understanding the cognitive psychology of altered states.
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Psilocybin is a classic (serotonergic) hallucinogen ("psychedelic" drug) that may occasion mystical experiences (characterized by a profound feelin...
Psychedelic Identity Shift: A Critical Approach to Set And Setting
Kennedy Institute of Ethics journal – December 01, 2022
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Psilocybin-assisted smoking cessation profoundly reshapes a person's **identity**, offering powerful **empowerment**. A **psychotherapist** using specific frameworks, or "set," alongside **psilocybin** can facilitate rapid shifts in self-perception, as shown in a pilot **smoking cessation** study. This **narrative** analysis from **Psychedelics and Drug Studies** highlights how structured support interacts with the substance. As **psychedelics** become **mainstream**, respecting patient **autonomy** and understanding this **psychology** of change is crucial for ethical practice.
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While the literature on psychedelic medicine emphasizes the importance of set and setting alongside the quality of subjective drug effects for ther...
New Frontiers or a Bursting Bubble? Psychedelic Therapy Beyond the Dichotomy
Frontiers in Psychiatry – September 10, 2021
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Despite a 2021 Phase II study showing no primary outcome advantage for psilocybin-assisted therapy over escitalopram, secondary measures favored psilocybin for depression. This sparked critical discussions in Psychiatry, Psychology, and therapeutic fields like Psychoanalysis, questioning trial methodology for Psychedelics and Drug Studies. Psychotherapists in Medicine suggest the "bubble" of enthusiasm might be bursting. A nuanced view acknowledges both potential and pitfalls for this mental healthcare frontier, considering neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior and chemical synthesis of alkaloids.
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The publication in April 2021 of the Imperial College London Phase II study investigating \nthe efficacy of psilocybin-assisted therapy vs. esc...
The Psychedelic Debriefing in Alcohol Dependence Treatment: Illustrating Key Change Phenomena through Qualitative Content Analysis of Clinical Sessions
Frontiers in Pharmacology – February 21, 2018
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Patients receiving the hallucinogen psilocybin for alcohol dependence offer insights into its therapeutic potential. Qualitative research analyzed 17 debriefing sessions, where individuals described how this alkaloid's acute effects contributed to reduced drinking. This work in clinical psychology and psychiatry, part of broader psychedelics and drug studies, illuminates change processes. A psychotherapist guides these sessions, informing medicine for a wider population. Understanding psilocybin's biochemistry, informed by chemical synthesis and biochemical analysis, is key.
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Research on the clinical applications of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy has demonstrated promising early results for treatment of alcohol depen...
Psychedelic therapy for smoking cessation: Qualitative analysis of participant accounts
Journal of Psychopharmacology – June 25, 2018
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Psilocybin shows promise for addiction treatment, particularly in smoking cessation. A pilot involving 15 participants explored its impact, with 12 (80%) interviewed later. Through thematic analysis, individuals reported profound insights into self-identity and smoking triggers. Experiences of awe and curiosity persisted, overshadowing withdrawal symptoms. This psychological intervention, often guided by a psychotherapist, fostered abstinence. Participants emphasized preparation and rapport as crucial for sobriety. This qualitative research highlights psilocybin's role in clinical psychology and medicine, demonstrating its potential for challenging addiction within psychedelics and drug studies.
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Background: Recent pilot trials suggest feasibility and potential efficacy of psychedelic-facilitated addiction treatment interventions. Fifteen pa...
Group format psychedelic-assisted therapy interventions: Observations and impressions from the HOPE trial
Journal of Psychedelic Studies – January 18, 2023
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Group psychotherapy offers a promising path to scale psilocybin as a psychological intervention for distress and anxiety in medical illness. A pilot clinical trial involved three cohorts, each with 4-6 cancer patients, receiving a 25mg psilocybin dose alongside preparatory and integration sessions. Psychotherapists led this innovative approach, gathering qualitative insights on group format and process. This work informs Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, offering guidelines for future natural compound pharmacology studies, making this medicine more accessible for those referred for support.
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Abstract Background Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy has demonstrated significant promise as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and existential ...
Psilocibina en cuidados paliativos: revisión sistemática de los efectos a nivel emocional y espiritual-existenciales
Revista Metropolitana de Ciencias Aplicadas – December 21, 2025
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Imagine profound relief from end-of-life distress. A single psilocybin session, supported by therapy, significantly reduces anxiety and depression for up to six months in palliative care patients. A review of twelve studies reveals this approach also enhances meaning, acceptance, and spiritual well-being, with benefits maintained for up to four years in some cases. Adverse events were mild and temporary, like nausea or headache. Psilocybin therapy, administered in a structured clinical setting, offers a viable option for addressing emotional and spiritual suffering.
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Anxiety, depression, and existential distress are common symptoms in palliative care and significantly impair patients’ quality of life. Psilocybin...
Empirically validated theoretical analysis of visual-spatial perception under change of nervous system arousal
Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience – May 12, 2023
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A new neuroscience model accurately predicts how psychedelics and other drugs alter visual perception. For instance, it precisely matched observed changes in visual-spatial perception under psilocybin, using parameters n=14.8 and k=1.39. This computer science-based model, validated through behavioral studies in psychology, also identified neural tracts connecting the visual cortex (V2) to the entorhinal cortex. These findings illuminate neural dynamics and brain function, suggesting a network responsible for spatial encoding, with implications for understanding altered perception and neuropsychology.
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Introduction Visual-spatial perception is a process for extracting the spatial relationship between objects in the environment. The changes in visu...
The Use of Classic Hallucinogens/Psychedelics in a Therapeutic Context: Healthcare Policy Opportunities and Challenges
Risk Management and Healthcare Policy – March 01, 2021
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Psilocybin and other hallucinogens show promise in psychiatry, offering rapid, enduring relief for severe mental disorders using single or few doses. Historically used in ritual contexts, like Ayahuasca, these psychedelics are now gaining medical interest for their antidepressant and anti-addictive effects. Pharmacology reveals their action on 5-HT2A receptors. Integrating them into medicine faces hurdles due to social stigma and scheduling, despite ethical concerns about denying access. Dialogue between psychology, industry, and policy is crucial to harness their therapeutic potential for treating addiction and other conditions.
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Psychedelics or serotonergic hallucinogens are a group of substances that share the agonism of serotonergic 5-HT2A receptors as their main mechanis...
Methodological Issues of Human Experimental Research with Hallucinogens
Pharmacopsychiatry – July 01, 1998
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Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, uniquely influences cognitive psychology, demonstrating time-dependent effects on semantic priming. This reveals a crucial link between neurobiological alterations and psychopathological conditions, offering insights into acute psychotic states. Such psychedelics and drug studies are vital for understanding neurotransmitter receptor influence on behavior, advancing neuroscience. Rigorous methodology, including subject selection and control groups, is paramount. While specific data like sample sizes or percentages were not provided, these findings underscore the power of experimental psychology in this domain.
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Human experimental research with hallucinogenic drugs is potentially able to identify linking variables between the psycho(patho)logical conditions...
Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, or Substance Use Disorders
Canadian Journal of Health Technologies – June 24, 2021
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Psychedelics show significant potential in medicine, improving mental health symptoms with no serious adverse events. One randomized controlled trial found psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy efficacious for mood disorders like depression. Across two systematic reviews and three randomized controlled trials, various hallucinogens, including MDMA, combined with psychotherapist support, demonstrated clinical effectiveness for conditions like anxiety. This growing area in clinical psychology and psychiatry, part of broader drug studies, explores how these compounds, often from chemical synthesis, influence behavior. Sample sizes were typically under 20, warranting further investigation.
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 Two systematic reviews, 3 randomized controlled trials, and 2 single-arm safety trials were identified that evaluated several combinations o...
Et psykoanalytisk og et postmoderne perspektiv på selv/egoopløsning i en psykedelisk kontekst
OpenAlex – January 04, 2023
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A compelling finding from empirical research on self-dissolution during psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy is a profound feeling of connection. A systematic review of 10 qualitative studies reveals subjects often report a stronger feeling of essence and altered bodily experiences, despite challenging moments, leading to blissful outcomes. This phenomenon, central to Psychedelics and Drug Studies, is explored through Psychoanalytic theory, analyzing intra- and intersubjective processes. Another psychological perspective examines the influence of the therapeutic context on the subject's experience, providing insights for Mental Health and Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Techniques and Applications, enriching our understanding of the human psyche.
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Self or ego dissolution (SED) is a recurring, yet vaguely defined phenomenon often associated with positive therapeutic outcomes within clinical re...
Neural mechanisms of psychedelic visual imagery
OpenAlex – September 09, 2022
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Psilocybin, a potent hallucinogen, profoundly alters visual perception. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) on 24 adults, Neuroscience and Psychology investigations reveal how this psychedelic drug impacts the visual cortex. Under psilocybin, enhanced top-down feedback from higher visual areas to the early visual cortex appears to drive vivid, eyes-closed visual imagery. This suggests psilocybin reduces external stimulus impact, allowing internal cognitive processes to dominate perception. These insights from Psychedelics and Drug Studies advance our understanding of visual perception and the brain's mechanisms for creating internal visual experiences.
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Abstract Visual alterations under classic psychedelics can include rich phenomenological accounts of eyes-closed imagery. Preclinical evidence sugg...
Neural mechanisms of psychedelic visual imagery.
Molecular psychiatry – April 01, 2025
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Brain scans reveal how psychedelic mushrooms create vivid mental imagery. When people see colorful visions with closed eyes during a psilocybin experience, it's because the brain's visual areas become more self-regulating while allowing stronger feedback from higher brain regions. This unique pattern helps explain the rich visual experiences commonly reported during psychedelic states.
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Visual alterations under classic psychedelics can include rich phenomenological accounts of eyes-closed imagery. Preclinical evidence suggests agon...
A scoping review of the effects of mushroom and fungus extracts in rodent models of depression and tests of antidepressant activity
Frontiers in Pharmacology – June 03, 2024
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Beyond psilocybin, a psychedelic medicine for major depressive disorder in psychiatry, many mushroom and fungus extracts show antidepressant potential. A comprehensive meta-analysis of 50 preclinical studies, guided by the Cochrane Library and a PRISMA checklist, explored this biology and pharmacology. Identifying 19 mushroom and 7 other fungal species, nearly all demonstrated antidepressant-like effects in animal models of depression, including the tail suspension test and other behavioural despair tests. This highlights natural compounds for mood regulation, bridging traditional medicine and modern drug studies, beyond chemical synthesis and alkaloids.
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One of the most important developments in psychopharmacology in the past decade has been the emergence of novel treatments for mood disorders, such...
Critique of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Psychedelic Therapy Clinical Memorandum, Dated May 2020
Journal of Medical and Health Studies – December 31, 2021
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Remarkably, no scientific evidence from the last 70 years links controlled psilocybin or MDMA-assisted therapies to mental illness. A review of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' 2020 Clinical Memorandum found these psychedelics are safe, non-toxic medicine when clinically administered, contrary to their Psychiatry stance. The Memorandum's position on these hallucinogens, often discussed in Psychedelics and Drug Studies, relies on outdated information. Accurate discourse, including insights from Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis and Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, is crucial to prevent self-medication.
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Objective: The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) has positioned itself against medically controlled patient access...
The Return of Psychedelics: Still Time to Prevent Tragedy
Psychiatric News – March 31, 2021
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The push to revive psychedelics like psilocybin, lauded for therapeutic potential, risks a public health tragedy akin to the opioid crisis. Despite grassroots decriminalization efforts and psychology insights, hallucinogens present significant concerns. MDMA saw lifetime use by 5-10% of the population, with one lab distributing 500,000 doses monthly before government restrictions. Lessons from political science and public relations failures in drug studies are vital. Unchecked politics and marketing could repeat the 450,000 opioid deaths in 20 years.
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