More Than Serotonin: How Psychedelics Engage the Whole Brain
Summary: Classical psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and mescaline are known for activating the 5-HT2A serotonin receptor, but a…
SSRIs Restore Brain Function in Alzheimer’s
Summary: A new study suggests that SSRIs, commonly prescribed antidepressants, may reduce biological markers of Alzheimer’s disease. In…
Boosting Ketamine’s Antidepressant Effects to Last Two Months
Summary: Ketamine is a fast-acting antidepressant that can relieve symptoms of major depressive disorder (MDD) within hours, even…
Long-Term Antidepressant Use Tied to Tougher Withdrawal Symptoms
Summary: A new study finds that people who have taken antidepressants for more than two years are significantly…
Potassium Channel Drug Offers New Hope for Treating Depression
Summary: Two new studies reveal that ezogabine, a drug originally approved for epilepsy, may alleviate depression symptoms by…
Psychedelics May Shift Brain Power to the Right Hemisphere
Summary: A new theory suggests that psychedelics promote empathy, insight, and psychological flexibility by making the brain’s right…
Early ADHD Treatment May Mean Years on Medication
Summary: A large Finnish registry study reveals that many children, especially boys who begin ADHD medication between ages…
SSRI Exposure in the Womb May Rewire Brain Circuits
Summary: New research suggests that prenatal exposure to SSRIs may alter brain development in ways that increase the…
Ketamine’s Hidden Physical and Psychological Damage
Summary: A new study highlights the severe physical and psychological consequences linked to ketamine addiction, with many users…
Psychedelics May Reset Brain-Immune Link Driving Fear and Anxiety
Summary: A new study reveals that chronic stress activates immune cells that travel to the brain, amplify inflammation,…