LSD
Coverage of LSD in the Nexus archive.
- DEA moves to ban opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH
The DEA is moving to ban the opioid-like kratom compound 7-OH, classifying it alongside substances such as heroin and LSD. This regulatory action would place products containing 7-OH in a restricted category due to their chemical similarities to controlled substances.
- Think microdosing is about mushrooms and LSD? New research says otherwise
New research from the University of California, San Diego reveals that tens of millions of Americans are intentionally consuming tiny amounts of psychoactive substances, with microdosing on cannabis being more prevalent than previously known. The conversation has centered on psychedelics like LSD or magic mushrooms. Microdosing is a growing trend among U.S. adults.
- Joe Rogan reveals text to Trump that helped expedite federal review of psychedelics
President Trump signed an executive order to fast-track psychedelic drug research after a text exchange with Joe Rogan, accelerating federal review of substances like ibogaine and LSD. The policy shift, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., aims to expedite FDA approvals and address mental health challenges, particularly for veterans.
- Your brain on drugs: different psychedelics work in surprisingly similar ways
A study published in Nature reveals that psychedelics like psilocybin, LSD, and ayahuasca alter brain connectivity in similar ways. The research, based on hundreds of brain scans, suggests shared mechanisms among these substances.