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Uncovering Psychedelics: From Neural Circuits to Therapeutic Applications

Alberto Melani, Marco Bonaso, Letizia Biso, Benedetta Zucchini, Ciro Conversano, Marco Scarselli
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This paper reviews how classic psychedelics change the brain and why they might help treat hard-to-treat mental health problems. The authors describe brain imaging and theory that suggest these drugs loosen rigid brain patterns and increase connections in sensory areas. They also summarize clinical trials of MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD…

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