Remarkable scientific progress over the past five decades has helped us develop knowledge of how drugs of abuse induce pleasure, reinforce use, and lead to the compulsive self-administration we call ...

(THE CONVERSATION) Addiction is one of the most common and consequential chronic medical conditions in the United States. Nationwide, more than 46 million people met the criteria for a substance abuse ...

An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of the brain. By Andrew Jacobs As researchers have sought to demonstrate the ...

A large team of scientists, found that a single dose of psilocybin created positive changes in the brain and well-being, one ...

Two new studies highlight potential breakthroughs in treating mental illness and substance use disorders: psilocybin was found to trigger lasting brain changes tied to improved well-being, and ...

Using a range of brain measurement techniques researchers assessed the effects of a single, high dose of psilocybin in ...