psychedelic

Health news

Trump officials are pushing psychedelic therapy. Will it help or hurt?

US health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr said he wants psychedelic therapies approved within a year, surprising even the staunchest supporters of the drugs.

16/07/2025

Healthcare

Scientists aim to vet claims that microdosing boosts well-being

Small studies on how microdosing affects people’s mental wellbeing have uncovered a powerful placebo effect.

18/04/2025

Health news

Man amputated penis with axe after eating psychedelic mushrooms

Psilocybin has become increasingly popular in medical research for its potential therapeutic benefits, but an extreme case has highlighted the drug’s potential dangers when used in uncontrolled settings.

30/09/2024

Health news

Psychedelic medicine is coming to Europe. Are we ready for it?

The psychedelic medicine hype may be over, but the movement’s next act could be more important.

24/09/2024

Health news

What is ketamine and why is it causing concerns in Europe?

Health authorities say ketamine use is up across Europe and recently hit the headlines due to the death of Friends star Matthew Perry.

10/09/2024

Health news

US panel rejects psychedelic drug MDMA as a PTSD treatment

MDMA, commonly known as molly, triggers feelings of intimacy, connection, and euphoria, but experts weren't convinced by the benefits of the drug for PTSD patients.

05/06/2024

Health news

EU funds psychedelics study for palliative care patients

The trial aims to understand if magic mushrooms can help treat depression and anxiety caused by incurable illnesses.

12/02/2024

Culture Series

Take a look at these stunning otherworldly images of Iceland's horses

Last year, Irish photographer Gareth McConnell was tasked with capturing the wild horses of Iceland. His results are truly spellbinding.

03/08/2023

Healthcare

Australia has legalised MDMA to treat mental health. Is Europe next?

It is now legal in Austria to prescribe MDMA and psilocybin to treat some mental health issues. Are other countries likely to follow suit?

03/07/2023

Health news

Scientists discover brain changes during psychedelic trips on DMT

People on DMT trips had their brains scanned to see what changes to their high level functions were taking place.

21/03/2023

Culture news

Why are Americans using ayahuasca to cure mental health issues?

Ayahuasca practices are growing in popularity in the US. Many feel the psychedelic has mental health healing properties not found in conventional medicine.

03/02/2023

Health news

Magic mushroom compound can reduce depression symptoms, trial shows

Patients given a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin coupled with therapy showed significantly lower levels of depressive symptoms three weeks later.

03/11/2022

Rethink

Meet the man testing psychedelics to solve the mental health crisis

Dr David Erritzoe is leading the charge to use a new type of approach to mental health treatments by combining psychedelics with psychotherapy

21/04/2022