Psychedelics & Drugs

Psychedelics have been shown to help reduce depression. This study may show us why.

Theoretical physicist Geoffrey West explains the science behind a unique hypothesis.

The treatment is here, but are we ready?

Can the main psychoactive ingredient of magic mushrooms help treat the world's sixth most debilitating illness?

Like autism, ADHD lies on a spectrum, and some children should not be treated.

Cannabidiol (CBD) seems to reduce the unpleasantness of pain, a finding that surprised the researchers behind a new, first-of-its-kind study.

Two different studies provide further evidence of the efficacy of psychedelics in treating depression.

Growing marijuana in large, climate controlled warehouses is good for production but has a massive carbon footprint.

New study suggests the placebo effect can be as powerful as microdosing LSD.

As a new industry emerges, therapists need to be educated.

Scientists use new methods to discover what's inside drug containers used by ancient Mayan people.

Traces of heroin and cocaine have been found in the tartar of 19th-century Dutch farmers.

A new Harvard study finds that the language you use affects patient outcome.