Leading Neuroscientist Explains How Psychedelics Alters the Brain
We have seen interest in psychedelics grow significantly these last few years as more studies into the therapeutic potential of the substance has been conducted. Psychedelics are substances that alter the function of an individual’s brain when ingested. This may result in changes in their mood, perception and cognitive processes. Common psychedelics include mescaline, psilocybin, ayahuasca and peyote. Despite the fact that humans have known about and used these hallucinogens for millennia, there is still a lot we are uncertain about when it comes to these substances and how they can benefit us. Below, we look at what we’ve learned…