Behavior & Society
Use of “Smart Drugs” on the Rise
European nations see biggest increases in use of stimulants such as Ritalin by people seeking brain-boosting effects
Stories by Arran Frood
Mind
Ayahuasca Psychedelic Tested for Depression
A pilot study with the shamanic brew hints at its therapeutic potential
Mind
Serotonin Receptors Offer Clues to New Antidepressants
Long-sought specificity on the shapes of serotonin binding sites could aid in the discovery of new drugs to combat depression as well as in the study of consciousness
Mind
Pot Smokers Might Not Turn into Dopes after All
Revisiting data casts doubt on the link between heavy cannabis use and declining IQ
