‘Magic mushroom’ drug may repair neural links depression cuts

Just one dose of psilocybin, a psychedelic drug in some mushrooms, repaired neural connections in mice that had been lost due to depression.

Bess Connolly Martell-Yale • futurity
July 6, 2021 ~4 min

Regular weed use has harmful effects whenever people start

Regular marijuana users are at higher risk of substance abuse, mental health issues, and not being in a relationship by 35, new research finds.

U. Queensland • futurity
Feb. 8, 2021 ~4 min


Does ‘Dry January’ keep pot use low at year’s start?

Marijuana use is lowest at the beginning of the year. Researchers think New Year's resolutions may play a role.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Jan. 12, 2021 ~5 min

Tweaked psychedelic could treat depression and addiction

A non-hallucinogenic version of the psychedelic drug ibogaine called TBG has potential for treating addiction and depression, research with mice suggests.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
Dec. 14, 2020 ~5 min

Team finds chewed psychedelic flowers at rock art site

Archaeologists have long debated the relationship of psychedelics to rock art. New evidence from Pinwheel Cave in California clarifies the connection.

Kristin Strommer-Oregon • futurity
Dec. 9, 2020 ~5 min

Stuff in ‘magic mushrooms’ could treat major depression

Psilocybin, the key hallucinogenic ingredient in "magic mushrooms," could be a treatment for major depression, research suggests.

Vanessa McMains-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Nov. 5, 2020 ~8 min

Kids face mental health risks when moms used pot during pregnancy

New research finds a link between using marijuana during pregnancy and the risk of psychotic-like experiences, depression, and social problems for kids.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Sept. 28, 2020 ~10 min

Sexual minority men who smoke report worse mental health

The relationship between smoking, substance use, and mental health among sexual and gender minority populations suggest a need for holistic treatment.

Michelle Edelstein-Rutgers • futurity
Sept. 21, 2020 ~4 min


As clubs and parties went virtual, drug use did too

With clubs and festivals shut down, a new study looks at how people have moved to virtual raves and Zoom happy hours and how that's changed drug use.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Aug. 28, 2020 ~5 min

As clubs and parties went virtual, drug use did too

With clubs and festivals shut down, a new study looks at how people have moved to virtual raves and Zoom happy hours and how that's changed drug use.

Rachel Harrison-NYU • futurity
Aug. 28, 2020 ~5 min

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