Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin may improve sexual function for months after use, according to a study conducted by the Centre for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London. This research marks the first known scientific investigation into the long-term effects of psychedelics on sexual health. Participants in the study reported significant improvements across various aspects …
Category: Studies
Clinical Trial Finds Psilocybin Effective at Combatting COVID-19-Related Depression in Healthcare Workers
A randomized clinical trial conducted by researchers from the University of Washington, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and the Yale School of Medicine has found that psilocybin therapy significantly reduces symptoms of depression in clinicians who developed moderate to severe symptoms while providing frontline care during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study was to …
Clinical Trial: Transdermal Cannabinoid Oil Found Effective at Treating Diabetic Neuropathy
Clinical data published in the peer reviewed journal Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids shows that a transdermal cannabinoid oil significantly reduces pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). The study, conducted at Don Chan Hospital in Thailand, involved 100 participants in a 12-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Researchers evaluated the effects of a novel THC:CBD:CBN transdermal …
Study: CBD-Rich Cannabis Oil Boosts Social Interaction in Animal Model
According to the results of a new study using an animal model, CBD-rich cannabis oil “promotes social behavior by acting on oxytocin pathway”. The aim of the study, conducted by researchers at the University of Brescia and published in the December issue of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, “was to investigate the effect of a C. …
Clinical Trials Show Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Outperforms Standard Treatments for Depression
A newly systematic review of clinical trials reveals psilocybin-assisted therapy may provide substantial relief for individuals with major depressive disorder, including treatment-resistant cases. Published in the psychiatry journal Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, the study consolidates findings from six randomized controlled trials, involving 427 participants, to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this emerging treatment. Researchers from …
Study: CBD May Reverse Behavioral Impairments Linked to Autism
A new study published in the journal Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior shows that CBD may reverse the behavioral impairments associated with autism spectrum disorder. Researchers from the University of São Paulo and the Oswaldo Cruz Institute examined the effects of CBD on adult male mice exposed to valproic acid (VPA) during embryonic development, a model …
Study: CBD May Offer Neuroprotective Benefits to Fetuses Exposed to Inflammatory Conditions During Pregnancy
Researchers from Suleyman Demirel University in Türkiye have published a study in the journal Reproductive Toxicology examining the potential of cannabidiol (CBD) to mitigate neuroinflammation and enhance neurogenesis in the offspring of pregnant rats subjected to systemic inflammation. The findings, available through the U.S. National Institute of Health, highlight the therapeutic potential of CBD during pregnancy …
Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Reduces Anxiety, Depression, and Other Psychiatric Symptoms in Cancer Patients
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy (PAP) has demonstrated promising outcomes in addressing multiple psychiatric symptoms in patients with cancer-related distress, according to a new study published in Nature Mental Health. Conducted by researchers from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Columbia University, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, and Yale University, the study analyzed data from two randomized, placebo-controlled …
Marijuana Use Associated with Large Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions Among Chronic Pain Patients in Utah, Finds Study
According to the results of a newly published study conducted in Utah, cannabis has the potential to to serve as an alternative to opioids for chronic pain management. For the study, published on Utah.gov, researchers analyzed the impact of medical cannabis on opioid prescription rates, focusing on 186 patients with chronic pain diagnoses. The study …
Study: Fluorinated Cannabinoids Show Promising Therapeutic Potential
A new study published in the journal Pharmacological Reports highlights the therapeutic potential of four newly developed fluorinated cannabinoids. Conducted by researchers from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences and Universität Regensburg in Germany, the study explores the biological activity of these compounds, particularly their anti-inflammatory properties. “Phytochemicals derived from the plant Cannabis sativa …
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