International Journal of Innovative Technology and Exploring Engineering
December 31, 2019
Meditation refers to a state of mind of relaxation and concentration, where generally the mind and body is at rest. The process of meditation reflects the state of the brain which is distinct from sleep or typical wakeful states of consciousness. Meditative practices usually involve regulation of emotions and monitoring of attention. Over the past decade there has been a tremendous increase in...
Romanian Journal of Pediatrics
December 31, 2019
Viorela Nițescu
Conform definiiei stabilite de Monitorul European pentru Droguri i Toxicomanie (European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction -EMCDDA), o "substan psihoactiv nou este considerat orice substan narcotic sau psihotrop n form pur sau n preparate, care nu este controlat prin Conveniile privitoare la droguri ale Naiunilor Unite i care reprezint o ameninare la adresa sntii umane comparabil...
Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging
December 20, 2019
Anya K. Bershad, Katrin H. Preller, Royce Lee et al.
95 citations
BackgroundThe practice of "microdosing," or the use of repeated, very low doses of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) to improve mood or cognition, has received considerable public attention, but empirical studies are lacking. Controlled studies are needed to investigate both the therapeutic potential and the neurobiological underpinnings of this pharmacologic treatment.MethodsThe present study...
bioRxiv
December 18, 2019
JeYoung Jung, A. Bungert, R. Bowtell et al.
preprint
Stimulating the primary motor cortex (M1) using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) causes unique multisensory experience such as the targeted muscle activity, afferent/reafferent sensory feedback, tactile sensation over the scalp and ‘click’ sound. Although the human M1 has been intensively investigated using TMS, the experience of the M1 stimulation has not been elucidated at the whole...
Psychological Medicine
December 16, 2019
C. Hjorthøj, Maria Larsen, M. Starzer et al.
Abstract Background Worldwide, cannabis is the most used illegal substance, and the use of cannabis has increased over the years. An increase in the level of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in cannabis has also been seen. It is currently unclear whether this has led to an increase in the incidence of cannabis-induced psychosis. We aimed to investigate (1) the development of incidence of...
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
December 16, 2019
Hannes Kettner, Sam Gandy, Eline Haijen et al.
159 citations
(1) Background: There appears to be a growing disconnection between humans and their natural environments which has been linked to poor mental health and ecological destruction. Previous research suggests that individual levels of nature relatedness can be increased through the use of classical psychedelic compounds, although a causal link between psychedelic use and nature relatedness has not...
Neuroscience of Consciousness
December 13, 2019
Anil K. Seth, Jakob Hohwy
All of us involved in the mind and brain sciences, in whatever capacity, are increasingly aware of the importance of ensuring the credibility of our research. This credibility—which for experimental work turns on its reliability—is particularly salient for consciousness research, given the at-times precarious perception of consciousness science within the wider landscapes of psychology and...
December 13, 2019
Vítor Bruno
1 citation
\n Alucinógenos (ALU) são substâncias psicoativas que não induzem o indivíduo à dependência, possuem perfil de segurança de uso mais alto quando comparado a outras drogas e baixa capacidade de causar tolerância ao uso. Estudos recentes propõem o uso de ALU como tratamento a algumas doenças e transtornos relacionados ao sistema nervoso central, como a depressão, ansiedade e dependência. Dentre...
medRxiv
December 12, 2019
Ron Shore, Paul Ioudovski, Craig Goldie et al.
8 citations
preprint
Abstract We conducted a scoping review on psilocybin-assisted therapy for addiction, depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Psilocybin is a naturally-occurring tryptophan derivative found in species of mushroom with psycho-active properties. From 2022 records identified by database searching, 40 publications were included in the qualitative synthesis from which we identified 9...
Science Translational Medicine
December 11, 2019
Boris D. Heifets, Juliana S Salgado, Madison Taylor et al.
119 citations
-fenfluramine, a selective serotonin-releasing compound. By dissociating the mechanisms of MDMA's prosocial effects from its addictive properties, we provide evidence for a conserved neuronal pathway, which can be leveraged to develop novel therapeutics with limited abuse liability.