Psychedelic Research Recap May 2025
Psychedelic research in May 2025 shows ketamine saves healthcare costs, esketamine remains safe long-term, and these therapies work differently than expected.
Psychedelic research in May 2025 shows ketamine saves healthcare costs, esketamine remains safe long-term, and these therapies work differently than expected.
In April 2025, psychedelic researchers published 172 studies and we’ve added 17 new papers to the database. This month featured ketamine for smoking cessation, HPPD after psychedelic use, effects of DMT on TRD, and much more.
For the past six years, Blossom has tracked all psychedelic research and distilled the findings for researchers, clinicians and the curious. Along the way, we noticed a glaring gap: knowing what the science says is only half the story—understanding who can turn that science into real-world impact is the other half. Today, we are closing …
In March 2025, psychedelic researchers published 138 studies and we’ve added 11 new papers to the database. This month featured psilocybin for alcoholism (AUD), microdosing for ADHD, long-term follow-up, and several investigations into how psychedelics work.
In February 2025, psychedelic research continued with 11 new studies and 193 linked studies. This month featured investigations into therapeutic applications for alcohol use disorder, pharmacological interactions, brain connectivity changes, visual perception effects, and the emotional dimensions of psychedelic experiences.
In January 2025, psychedelic research saw modest activity, contributing 11 new studies and 183 linked studies. This month’s additions include clinical trial results, real-world implementation studies, and analyses that further our understanding of these innovative treatments.
In December 2024, psychedelic research slowed, adding 14 studies, 130 links, and insights on clinical trials, re-analyses, and global progress.
Links to all psychedelic research published in 2025. From clinical trials and observational studies to reviews and animal studies.
In the November recap, we explore the neuroplasticity mechanisms of psychedelics, their therapeutic applications for mental health conditions like OCD and fibromyalgia, safety considerations, and the significant role of user experiences in therapeutic outcomes.
In October we investigate discontinuation of antidepressants and psychedelic treatments, 2C-B effects, and neurofeedback and psychedelics.