A new study suggests that four psychoactive compounds work in surprisingly similar ways, and that they break down the ...

The largest analysis of psychedelic brain imaging to date offers a clearer picture of how psychedelic drugs affect the brain.

Different psychedelics create very similar brain pattern activity, giving scientists new insight into potential mental health ...

The impact of addiction on the brain is both catastrophic and comprehensive. When the brain is damaged by an addicting chemical, its executive functions—including judgment, decision making, and ...

Psychedelic drugs are being investigated as scientific and clinical tools, but the brain mechanisms behind their effects remain unclear. Earlier brain imaging studies in small cohorts from single ...

An analysis of hundreds of images from several studies shows how hallucinogenic drugs drive activity in various regions of ...

A growing body of research suggests astrocytes, star-shaped brain cells once dismissed as support players, may lead the way ...

Is social media addiction real? A new study explores the brain changes and psychological impacts of excessive use following a landmark $6 million California court ruling.

It is frequently said that addiction occurs when drugs “hijack” the brain. It’s hard to nail down what that means, but it does rightly suggest that there is an involuntary takeover of the brain that ...