What Psychedelics Do to the Brain

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Psychedelics induce increased communication between brain regions involved in sensory perception and those for thinking, blurring the lines between internal thought and external perception.
A comprehensive analysis of nearly 500 brain scans from 267 subjects shows psychedelics create widespread, fundamental changes in brain information processing, which may underlie therapeutic effects.
The study addresses prior inconsistencies by applying a standardized framework to diverse datasets, providing strong evidence of altered brain activity under psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca.
Researchers note the need for further investigation into how factors like age, sex, and the duration of effects influence psychedelic experiences and therapeutic outcomes.
Findings suggest psychedelics can disrupt rigid cognitive patterns, potentially aiding in treating mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and addictive disorders.

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