Neural effects of psychedelics: Complexity the key word.
Brett D. M. Jones, M. Ishrat Husain
Neuropsychopharmacology April 16, 2024 DOI: 10.1038/s41386-024-01856-9 via PubMed Central
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe abstract indicates that the neural effects of psychedelics are primarily characterized by increased complexity in brain activity. This suggests that psychedelics alter brain dynamics by promoting more diverse and flexible patterns of neural connectivity, which may underlie their therapeutic potential and ability to induce altered states of consciousness. The focus is on complexity as a key concept for understanding how these substances affect the brain.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Psychedelics hallucinogens Entheogens Psychotropic drugs Mind-altering substances Neuroscience brain |
| Key finding | Psychedelics increase neural complexity in brain activity. |
Abstract
Neural effects of psychedelics: Complexity the key word.