The psychedelic effects of some plants and fungi have been known and deliberately
exploited by humans for thousands of years. Fungi, particularly mushrooms, are the principal …

This paper formulates the action of psychedelics by integrating the free-energy principle and
entropic brain hypothesis. We call this formulation relaxed beliefs under psychedelics …

The use of low sub-perceptual doses of psychedelics (“microdosing”) has gained popularity
in recent years. Although anecdotal reports claim multiple benefits associated with this …

Classic psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) have
recaptured the imagination of both science and popular culture, and may have efficacy in …

Psychedelics (serotonergic hallucinogens) are powerful psychoactive substances that alter
perception and mood and affect numerous cognitive processes. They are generally …

The classical psychedelic drugs, including psilocybin, lysergic acid diethylamide and
mescaline, were used extensively in psychiatry before they were placed in Schedule I of the …

This review assesses the abuse potential of medically-administered psilocybin, following the
structure of the 8 factors of the US Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Research suggests the …

In recent years, the scientific study of meditation and psychedelic drugs has seen
remarkable developments. The increased focus on meditation in cognitive neuroscience has …

Psychedelic drugs, including the serotonin 2a (5-HT 2A) receptor partial agonist psilocybin,
are receiving renewed attention for their possible efficacy in treating a variety of …

Background Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) is a potent serotonergic hallucinogen or
psychedelic that modulates consciousness in a marked and novel way. This study sought to …