Positive psychological effects associated with taking small doses of psychedelic drugs are likely the result of users' expectations,...

A new study suggests that, in the right context, some people may experience psychedelic-like effects from placebos alone. The researchers...

Now new data by UTSA shows how the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine changes when working for cocaine. Our brains naturally...

In lectures on drug and alcohol use I often state that the experience of intoxication in not purely pharmacological. Whilst drug and...

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed for depression and anxiety but their superiority over placebo has...

Expectancy plays a crucial role in facilitating alcohol consumption in young people. The more positive young peoples expectation of...