Psychedelics and Neurobiology: Exploring the Mysteries of Altered States of Consciousness

For centuries, human beings have sought altered states of consciousness through various means, from meditation and fasting to dance rituals and ingestion of mind-altering substances. One class of substances that has captured the imagination of scientists, artists, and spiritual seekers alike are psychedelics. Psychedelics, such as LSD, psilocybin, and DMT, have been found to induce profound shifts in perception, thought, and awareness.