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Lion’s Mane Benefits: Is It Worth the Hype?

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🧠 Lion’s Mane mushrooms promote neurogenesis by stimulating Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), potentially aiding memory and cognition. 🩺 Studies suggest ...
MDMA for PTSD: Will It Help Active-Duty Troops?

MDMA for PTSD: Will It Help Active-Duty Troops?

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🧠 The Department of Defense (DoD) is conducting its first clinical trial on MDMA therapy for active-duty troops with PTSD. 💊 Previous studies have...
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Does Alcohol Use Disorder Worsen Alzheimer’s?

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🧠 A study from Scripps Research suggests that alcohol use disorder (AUD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) share common genetic pathways tied to neuroi...
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Psychedelic Drugs and Brain Plasticity: What’s the Link?

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🧠 Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin and LSD can enhance brain plasticity by promoting neural rewiring. 🏫 Critical periods are developmental window...
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Ketamine-assisted Psychotherapy: Can It Help Alcoholism?

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🧠 Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy shows promise in treating alcoholism, particularly in individuals with co-occurring depression and antisocial t...
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Does Peyote Improve Mental Health?

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🧠 Peyote rituals have been linked to reduced anxiety, depression relief, and improved emotional resilience in recent studies. 💊 A study in the Jou...
Psilocybin Rescheduling: Who Benefits?

Psilocybin Rescheduling: Who Benefits?

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💊 Compass Pathways is lobbying for psilocybin rescheduling in Colorado and Virginia with a focus on its synthetic psilocybin product, COMP360. ⚠️...
Psychedelic Use: Can It Help Autistic Adults?

Psychedelic Use: Can It Help Autistic Adults?

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🧠 A recent study suggests that psychedelic use may help autistic adults reduce distress and improve social engagement. 💊 Researchers found that L...
Ketamine for OCD: A Breakthrough Treatment?

Ketamine for OCD: A Breakthrough Treatment?

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🧠 A new study suggests ketamine may significantly reduce OCD symptoms within hours. 💊 60% of participants in the study experienced a 50% or greate...
Compass Psychedelics Strategy: Fair or Monopoly?

Compass Psychedelics Strategy: Fair or Monopoly?

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Compass Pathways has positioned itself as a leading player in the psychedelic medicine industry, focusing on psilocybin rescheduling in key states...
Can Psychedelics Relieve Anxiety Without Hallucinations?

Can Psychedelics Relieve Anxiety Without Hallucinations?

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Can Psychedelics Relieve Anxiety Without Hallucinations? Interest in the therapeutic potential of psychedelics has surged in recent years, particul...
How Do Psychedelics Affect the Brain So Quickly?

How Do Psychedelics Affect the Brain So Quickly?

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🧠 Psychedelics stimulate serotonin 5-HT2A receptors, rapidly altering neuron activity and connectivity. 🔬 Real-time neuroimaging reveals psyched...