Occasional use of classic psychedelics linked to enhanced cognitive flexibility in young adults

Occasional use of classic psychedelics linked to enhanced cognitive flexibility in young adults

Occasional use of classic psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin is not associated with cognitive decline and might actually be linked to better mental adaptability. A recent evaluation of young adults found that sporadic users performed as well as non-users on a variety of brain function tests, while exhibiting a distinct advantage in shifting problem-solving strategies. The research was published in Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biologic…