Aug 29, 2024 · Psychedelic and dissociative drugs can temporarily alter a person’s mood, thoughts, and perceptions. Among other health effects and safety concerns, people who use these substances …

4 days ago · If psychedelic-based therapies were to gain FDA approval, protocols to train clinicians will be needed for these therapies to enter mainstream psychiatric treatment, as well as questions …

Jan 24, 2024 · Are psychedelic or dissociative drugs already approved as medicines? Are psychedelic and dissociative drugs being studied as potential medical treatments? What is psychedelic-assisted …

Jan 24, 2024 · Psilocybin is a chemical in certain types of mushrooms that grow on nearly every continent. The mushrooms have a long history of use in traditional ceremonies. Some people use …

Apr 19, 2024 · MDMA, also called Molly or Ecstasy, is a lab-made (synthetic) drug that has effects similar to stimulants like methamphetamine, although some researchers and organizations consider …

Feb 6, 2024 · Though law enforcement seizures do not necessarily reflect prevalence of use, they represent an indicator of the availability of illicit drugs. Psilocybin mushrooms fall under a broader …

Learn more about NIDA’s research on the health effects and therapeutic potential of psychedelic and dissociative drugs.

Feb 6, 2024 · Law enforcement seizures of “magic mushrooms” or “shrooms” containing the psychoactive component psilocybin increased dramatically in the United States between January …

NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of the National Institutes …

Apr 9, 2024 · Ketamine is a chemical compound used as an anesthetic in humans and animals. 1,2 It was developed decades ago as a less toxic alternative to the drug phencyclidine (PCP), which was …