This video also examines the mysterious role of psychoactive substances in religion, from the poppy goddess of the Minoans to the Eleusinian Mysteries, and considers recreational use in Ancient Rome.

In the first posting of this two-part blog, we described how plants and animals engaged in a coevolutionary process, in which each developed defensive measures against the other, in a cyclic manner (1 ...

Lori Tipton is among the growing number of people who say that MDMA, also known as ecstasy, saved their lives. Raised in New Orleans by a mother with untreated bipolar disorder who later killed ...

Psychoactive drugs are substances that affect the brain. The types range from heroin to caffeine. These substances can affect awareness, thoughts, mood, and behavior. Depending on the situation, the ...

— -- With a few drops of a liquid hallucinogen under his tongue and the smell of incense in the air, Texas resident Frank Ramirez says he can transport himself to a different world. Eyes shut and ...

RESEARCH NEWS: Jacobs School to host international conference of Alcohol and Drugs History Society. Read the article by Bert Gambini, here. Join us, June 27, 28, and 29, 2024, for the 8th Biennial ...

MDMA is part of a new wave of psychoactive drugs that show great potential for treating conditions such as severe depression and PTSD. But not everyone is convinced. And even if such drugs gain FDA ...