Psilocybin facilitates fear extinction in mice by promoting hippocampal neuroplasticity.
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DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002647
Abstract: BACKGROUND Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression are highly comorbid. Psilocybin exerts substantial therapeutic effects on depression by promoting neuroplasticity. Fear extinction is a key process in the mechanism of first-line exposure-based therapies for PTSD.… read more here.
Keywords: psilocybin; hippocampal neuroplasticity; fear extinction; extinction ... See more keywords
Decreased Hippocampal Neuroplasticity and Behavioral Impairment in an Animal Model of Inhalant Abuse
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DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2018.00035
Abstract: Thinners are highly toxic chemicals widely employed as organic solvents in industrial and domestic use. They have psychoactive properties when inhaled, and their chronic abuse as inhalants is associated with severe long-term health effects, including… read more here.
Keywords: decreased hippocampal; chronic treatments; inhalant abuse; abuse ... See more keywords