Scientists discover psychedelic drug 5-MeO-DMT induces a state of “paradoxical wake.” This unusual blend of sleeping and waking characteristics provides evidence that psychedelics may temporarily reorganize brain activity in ways that promote learning and emotional recovery.
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PsyPost
Scientists discover psychedelic drug 5-MeO-DMT induces a state of “paradoxical wake”
A new study in Communications Biology provides evidence that a psychedelic drug induces a hybrid sleep-wake state in active mice. This unusual brain activity suggests a potential mechanism for how psychedelics might help remodel neural connections.
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Research has found brain injury survivors use psychedelics to manage symptoms. When asked to rate how effective their psychedelic use was on their TBI-related symptoms, 90 per cent of the sample self-reported some level of symptom improvement.
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UVic News
TBI survivors turn to psychedelics for symptom relief - UVic News
A new study from the University of Victoria (UVic) has identified a segment of traumatic brain injury survivors who are using psychedelics to
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Cannabis is the most commonly microdosed substance in the U.S., with about 9.4% of adults — roughly 24 million people — reporting lifetime use. Cannabis microdosing was nearly twice as common as psilocybin, LSD or MDMA. Microdosing was more common among people reporting poorer mental health.
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UC San Diego Today
Cannabis Microdosing More Common Than Psychedelics Among US Adults, National Survey Finds
Researchers from UC San Diego have found that microdosing — taking very small amounts of psychoactive substances — is more common among U.S. adults than previously recognized, with cannabis leading by a wide margin.