The induced vivid hallucinations and memories of childhood and formative experiences seem to be the key to ibogaine’s effectiveness in treating addiction, but experts don’t fully understand its mechanisms.
Tag: psychedelic drugs
Can VR Mimic A Psychedelic Drug Experience?
A new psychedelic virtual reality experience has some questioning if VR can provide the same psychedelic experience as the real thing.
Study: Psychedelics Change The Way People With Depression Read Faces
Researchers believe that even one dose of a psychedelic could change the way that people read facial expressions.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wants To Make It Easier To Research Psychedelic Drugs
Ocasio-Cortez’s new legislation is timely, falling in line with the recent decriminalization of psychedelic drugs in Oakland and Denver.
1,000-Year-Old Psychedelic Drug Kit Discovered By Archaeologists
The “ritual bundle” contained ayahuasca ingredients and traces of cocaine.
Activists Want Legalization For Psychedelics
Oakland activists are holding a rally to push for the legalization of psychedelic drugs.
Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks Psychedelic Drugs May Be Next Wellness Trend
Paltrow believes that ibogaine—a psychoactive substance made from a West African plant—has the potential to help the culture “evolve,”
Could Microdosing Psychedelics Treat Mood Disorders?
A new study investigated whether low doses of psychedelic drugs could have an antidepressant effect.
Microdosing Study Yields Mixed Results
Researchers explored the physical and mental effects of microdosing in a new study.
Can Psychedelics Really Help Fight Addiction And Depression?
New research explored whether psychedelics can “rewire the brain” and potentially cure a number of ailments. New research reinforces the idea of psychedelics’ potential to treat depression, substance use disorder and more, according to Science Daily. “People have long assumed that psychedelics are capable of altering neuronal structure, but this is the first study that… Continue reading Can Psychedelics Really Help Fight Addiction And Depression?