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NeuroscienceMay 20, 2026

One Ayahuasca Exposure Reversed Chronic Stress in Zebrafish

TL;DR: A 2026 study in Psychopharmacology found that after 14 days of unpredictable chronic stress, a single 1-hour ayahuasca exposure restored sociability, reduced anxiety-like behavior, normalized cortisol, and rescued whole-brain BDNF in adult zebrafish wit…

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Drugs & MedicationsOctober 12, 2023

Ayahuasca: A Potential Treatment for Addiction & Psychiatric Disorders?

Ayahuasca is a traditional psychedelic brew from the Amazon that has been used for centuries in shamanic healing rituals. Research is now exploring its potential therapeutic benefits for mental health and addiction. Key Facts: Ayahuasca contains DMT, a halluci…

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One Ayahuasca Exposure Reversed Chronic Stress in Zebrafish

Ayahuasca: A Potential Treatment for Addiction & Psychiatric Disorders?

The findings. The context. The caveats.