Higher Consciousness
Science Translational Medicine February 22, 2012 DOI: 10.1126/scitranslmed.3003870 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe psychedelic drug psilocybin disrupts the coordinated activity of important brain regions, which may help explain its potential for treating psychiatric disorders. This uncoupling of brain area activity offers clues for developing new therapies.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Psilocybin |
| Topics | Psilocybin |
| Keywords | Consciousness Medicine Hallucinogen Neuroscience |
| Key finding | Psilocybin uncouples the activity of key brain areas, providing insight into new therapies for psychiatric disorders. |
Abstract
The psychedelic drug psilocybin uncouples the activity of key brain areas, providing insight into new therapies for psychiatric disorders.