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Older individuals who have used psychedelics tend to exhibit better cognitive functioning and fewer depressive symptoms compared to those who have not, according to new research published in Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine. However, psychedelic usage was not linked to improvements in episodic memory. Psychedelics are substances that profoundly alter perception, mood, and cognitive processes, often inducing hallucinogenic, euphoric, or introspective experiences. Popular psychedelics include LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), psilocybin (found in certain mushrooms), and ecstasy (MDMA or 3,4-meth...
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A recent study provides evidence that the link between risky behaviors and violence is weaker among the highly religious and those reporting lifetime use of psychedelics. These findings were published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs. Classic psychedelics are substances that act on serotonin receptors in the brain, leading to altered states of consciousness and intense visual and auditory hallucinations. These substances include LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide), psilocybin (found in certain mushrooms), mescaline (from the peyote cactus), and dimethyltryptamine (DMT). Historically, classic ...
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Psychedelic experiences can lead to a reduction in death anxiety, potentially through altering an individual’s metaphysical beliefs, according to new research published in the journal Death Studies. The findings open new avenues for understanding how psychedelics might help individuals cope with existential fears. Psychedelic drugs have been of interest in therapeutic settings for their potential to improve mental well-being and reduce symptoms of mental health disorders. One particular area of interest is the ability of these substances to alleviate death anxiety, a profound fear or apprehens...
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An analysis of data from the National Survey of Drug Use and Health has found that individuals who reported using psychedelics at least once in their lives tended to experience less psychological distress. This association was strongest in single individuals but greatly diminished in those who were married, widowed, or divorced. The research was published in PLOS ONE. Psychedelics are a class of psychoactive substances that alter perception, mood, and various cognitive processes. These substances often cause vivid visual and auditory hallucinations, an altered sense of time, and deep introspec...
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The interest in psychedelics.) is growing both in scientific circles and among the public. These are powerful substances capable of altering perception, mood and various mental processes. They also show promise for treating a wide range of mental health disorders. However, for their use to be safe and effective, it’s important to understand how they interact with different mental health conditions. This is especially true for personality disorders. A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder involving rigid and unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning and behaving, which significant...
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In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have provided insight into the potential benefits of psychedelics like magic mushrooms and LSD in enhancing sexual function. Participants reported improvements in various aspects of their sexual well-being lasting several weeks post-experience, suggesting these drugs could offer more than just a mind-altering trip. Psychedelics gained prominence in the mid-20th century for their potential in treating mood disorders and addiction. However, their association with the counterculture movements of the 1960s and subsequent regulatory cra...
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In recent years, the conversation around mental health, particularly substance use disorders, has increasingly spotlighted an unconventional ally: psychedelics. A recent study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry has cast a new light on the role these substances may play in combating substance abuse, revealing that a significant majority of individuals who have used psychedelics report a decrease or cessation in the use of other substances, such as alcohol, cannabis, and tobacco. “Early research (1950-1970) provided preliminary evidence that psychedelics might be effective for reducing substan...
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