Aug 29, 2024 · Psychedelic and dissociative drugs can temporarily alter a person’s mood, thoughts, and perceptions. Among other health effects and safety concerns, people who use these substances …

Jan 24, 2024 · Are psychedelic or dissociative drugs already approved as medicines? Are psychedelic and dissociative drugs being studied as potential medical treatments? What is psychedelic-assisted …

Jan 24, 2024 · Psilocybin is a chemical in certain types of mushrooms that grow on nearly every continent. The mushrooms have a long history of use in traditional ceremonies. Some people use …

Apr 19, 2024 · MDMA, also called Molly or Ecstasy, is a lab-made (synthetic) drug that has effects similar to stimulants like methamphetamine, although some researchers and organizations consider …

Feb 6, 2024 · Law enforcement seizures of “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms” containing the psychoactive component psilocybin increased dramatically in the United States between January …

Isolation of psychedelic-responsive neurons underlying anxiolytic behavioral states Published in Science. Authors J Muir, S Lin, I K Aarrestad, H R Daniels, J Ma 1,2, L Tian, D E Olson, C K Kim …

Apr 9, 2024 · Ketamine is a chemical compound used as an anesthetic in humans and animals. 1,2 It was developed decades ago as a less toxic alternative to the drug phencyclidine (PCP), which was …

Learn more about NIDA’s research on the health effects and therapeutic potential of psychedelic and dissociative drugs.

Feb 6, 2024 · Though law enforcement seizures do not necessarily reflect prevalence of use, they represent an indicator of the availability of illicit drugs. Psilocybin mushrooms fall under a broader …

Increasingly, psychedelic compounds are being investigated for the treatment of various neuropsychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder (MDD). Unlike classic …