Could LSD Really Be a Better Smart Drug Than Modafinil?

A 2015 article in The Guardian claimed that modafinil (marketed as Provigil) is the world’s safest smart drug while a systematic review published in European Neuropsychopharmacology found that modafinil does in fact enhance cognition, and it is safe in the short-term, with few side-effects and no addictive properties. This drug – available on the NHS as…

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Finding Sanctuary in the Modern World

‘Sanctuary’ derives from the Latin word sanctus, meaning holy, and originally referred to a sacred place (such as a shrine) that was set apart from the ordinary world. In a religious context, a sanctuary is a place of holiness or safety, although the term is now used to denote any area of safety or refuge.…

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The Link Between Psychedelics and Creativity

It has long been suggested that psychedelic drugs act as an aid for creativity. The link between psychedelics and creativity is based, largely, on anecdotes and the plethora of creative works inspired by these substances. However, scientific research does help to bolster this connection, too. With the flourishing of LSD use in the 1960s, the…

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