A single psychedelic trip may cause physical changes in the brain that could explain why some people report psychological benefits from the experience, a small study suggests.
The research, published Tuesday in Nature Communications, focused on psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in so-called magic mushrooms. The drug has been the subject of a number of studies in people that have found it appears to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. It has also shown promise in addiction medicine.