Articles tagged with "Mind and Matter"
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How does THC affect prenatal development?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on October 21, 2022Read moreTHC affects development of the brain’s reward pathway and hormone systems. Can an over-the-counter supplement reverse some of those changes?
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Can magic mushrooms really help with alcoholism?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on September 18, 2022Read moreA recent study showed promising results when subjects with alcohol use disorder were given psilocybin in conjunction with therapy.
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Weed buyer beware: THC inflation is getting out of hand
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on August 17, 2022Read moreNot every lab is doing it, but too many are. Here’s how “lab shopping” ends up cheating you at the cash register.
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How does cannabis affect sleep and dreaming?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on July 18, 2022Read moreWe know THC can impact sleep and dreaming. But how? And why?
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The entourage effect: Does it really exist?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on June 8, 2022Read moreResearch is starting to confirm the concept—and it’s not just about the cannabinoids.
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Do magic mushrooms have ‘strains’ like cannabis?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on April 28, 2022Read moreKnow what you’re dosing: Different species and strains can have dramatically different levels of psilocybin, the hallucinogenic compound.
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Is CBD an antiviral COVID drug?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on March 24, 2022Read moreDr. Martha Roser, author of a headline-making study, talks about the promise and limitations of her findings.
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Can drug use make you lose your mind?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on February 28, 2022Read moreDrug-induced psychosis is a real thing. But which drugs? At what dosage? All these variables matter.
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What are the potential risks of microdosing psychedelics?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on January 20, 2022Read moreMicrodosing psychedelics has become a popular wellness trend, but is it really that beneficial? Learn more on the science of how much you take and how often you take psychedelics.
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Is your drug a psychedelic, a dissociative, or an empathogen?
Nick Jikomes, PhD - Published on December 14, 2021Read moreKetamine affects the brain differently than ecstasy or psilocybin. Why? The answer lies in each drug’s chemical structure.
