Psychedelic drugs such as LSD and ayahuasca change the structure of nerve cells, causing them to sprout more branches and spines, UC Davis researchers have found. This could help in “rewiring” the ...

Albert Hofmann, the father of the mind-altering drug LSD whose medical discovery grew into a notorious illicit substance, died Tuesday. He was 102.

Scientists have long known that psychedelics like LSD can help the brain grow new connections. These drugs promote something called neuroplasticity, which helps the brain heal from mental illness.

Freeman says his company is exploring ways in which this LSD neutralizer might be used. It could become a drug that someone takes to end a trip in progress.

For the first time, researchers have visualized the effects of LSD on the human brain. In a series of experiments, scientists have gained a glimpse into how the psychedelic compound affects brain ...

A study from the journal Scientific Reports found that LSD can create a "new type of order in the brain" — while another from the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews suggests taking ...

The newly discovered structure of a human serotonin receptor linked to LSD could reveal why the drug’s hallucinogenic effects last so long.

Mind-bending psychedelic drugs such as LSD could soon be used to treat anxiety, addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder, US scientists have claimed. A series of tests on animals in the US ...

Police warn against 'overwhelming' paper square LSD drugs It is 'impossible to visually identify' the strength or type of drug when buying, warns police spokesperson ...

Efavirenz, a drug that is usually used in conjunction with other drugs as a cocktail to fight type one HIV, has a range of side effects that include LSD-like hallucinations ...

Scientists scan the brains of people using LSD, finding the psychedelic drug frees the brain to become less compartmentalised and more like the mind of a baby.

A new review of 18 psychedelic drug studies suggests that your brain may stay on vacation long after your trip actually ends.