Under the influence of psychedelics, the usual organization of the human brain loosens. That’s what scientists have generally thought, with several studies showing that when we take these substances, the signals pinging between our neurons become more diverse and unpredictable. This increased entropy in our gray matter may underlie the strange, random, and often memorable
New research on the experience of people who took magic mushrooms through Oregon’s homegrown psychedelic industry – the first program of its kind in the U.S. – is offering a largely favorable picture. The study – based on almost 350 people who took the drug at state-licensed centers – is the most rigorous analysis yet
