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'Mathematical microscope' reveals novel, energy-efficient mechanism of working memory that works even during sleep
Researchers have discovered a mechanism that creates memories while reducing metabolic cost, even during sleep. This efficient memory occurs in a part of the brain that is crucial for learning and memory, and where Al...
In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most
Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing depression with psychedelic-assisted therapy, what matters most i...
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Protecting brain cells with cannabinol
Scientists created four cannabis-derived CBN analogs (chemical look-a-likes) with enhanced neuroprotective properties and potential for therapeutic application in neurological disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ...
How to Choose a Psychedelic Support Person
In recent years we've observed various issues arising from the psychedelic underground and potential for issues in the emerging clinical frameworks. From safety concerns to ethical considerations, it's clear that p...
Researchers map how the brain regulates emotions
A new study is among the first of its kind to separate activity relating to emotion generation from emotion regulation in the human brain. The findings provide new insights that could help inform therapeutic treatment...
Crackdown on illicit drugs detects rise in 'designer' drug substitutes
As authorities crack down on illicit drugs, experts have issued an alert on the use of the synthetic stimulant pentylone, as new research finds a 75% increase in detections across Australia.
First Proof that Psilacetin is a Prodrug of Psilocin
Nichols and Frescas’ 1999 hypothesis becomes a validated scientific theory.
Delta-8-THC use reported by 11% of 12th graders in 2023
Approximately 11% of 12th-grade students across the United States reported past-year use of delta-8- tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-8-THC, or delta-8 for short), according to an analysis of data from the 2023 Monitoring ...
'Study drugs' set the stage for other drug use and mental health decline
Taking 'study drugs' like Adderall without a diagnosis is not only dangerous in itself, but can lead to other drug use and a decline in mental health, according to new research.
Beta-Carbolines Dreamlike States and Ancestral Supplements
Third Wave's Clinical and anecdotal research shows that beta-carbolines induce dreamlike states ideal for consciousness shifts. Ancestral supplements and mindfulness practices support these shifts. The post Beta-Carb...
Breaking the silences and delving deeper into the culture of avoidance
Breaking the silences and delving deeper into the culture of avoidance within the psychedelics community regarding allegations against Ben Sessa. “The idea of ‘giving the drug war more arguments to exist’ is a commo...
Study of Norpsilocin Derivatives Reveals the Potential Importance of Monoalkyl Tryptamines
Norpsilocin is not psychoactive but minor changes to its chemical structure translate into major changes in its pharmacology.
Seeking Participants for Psychedelic Research
Seeking Participants for Psychedelic Research
Poison center calls for 'magic mushrooms' spiked after decriminalization, study finds
Calls to U.S. poison centers involving psilocybin, or 'magic mushrooms,' among adolescents and young adults rose sharply after several U.S. cities and states began decriminalizing the hallucinogen, researchers have fo...