Dr Albert Hofmann accidentally discovered the hallucinatory effects of LSD in April 1943. In 1986, he told the BBC about a "terrifying" bicycle ride home from the laboratory.

But after LSD spread into the larger culture, the U.S. government imposed strict restrictions on it (Dyck, 2008). By 1966, it became very difficult for researchers to conduct expe ...

A fascinating new book looks at how experimentation with psychedelics altered the course of American psychiatry.

Marijuana is far from a “silver bullet” for various illnesses, but it has some promising applications, scientists say ...

The executive order notes that more than 14 million American adults now suffer from serious mental illness, a large rise from ...

A new executive order could make it easier for researchers studying how psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin, LSD and ...

The drug is gaining favor in scientific circles for its ability to curb some substance-abuse disorders.

Researchers warn… that bans do little to address addiction while moving users to back streets and the black market.

Following an executive order from President Trump, the FDA is fast-tracking several psychedelic studies for the treatment of ...

Pressure is growing on the government to act on legal threats designed to ‘harass and intimidate’ opponents ...

After an executive order, the FDA announced it would prioritize the study of some psychedelic drugs for therapeutic use.