Research Articles

Blossom covers the latest that goes on with psychedelic research. We make the waterfall of new papers easier to digest, for both laypeople, psychedelic entrepreneurs, and researchers alike. We provide handy overview posts every month and research highlights every second week.

Need an overview of where the research stands at this moment? Dive in with our Research Overview.

Psychedelic research in July 2025 (181 studies, 18 added to the database) looked at the receptors psychedelics influence, naturalistic psychedelic use, and much more.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-08-07
Psychedelic research in June 2025 (146 studies, 18 added to the database) looked at long-term effects of psilocybin therapy for depression, 'meaning of life' after psychedelic use, unblinding effects, and more.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-07-07
Psychedelic research in May 2025 shows ketamine saves healthcare costs, esketamine remains safe long-term, and these therapies work differently than expected.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-06-08
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.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-05-06
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.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-04-03
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.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-03-10
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.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-02-05
In December 2024, psychedelic research slowed, adding 14 studies, 130 links, and insights on clinical trials, re-analyses, and global progress.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2025-01-10
Links to all psychedelic research published in 2025. From clinical trials and observational studies to reviews and animal studies.
Category: Links
Published: 2025-01-09
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.
Category: Overviews
Published: 2024-12-05

Research Articles

Blossom‘s articles cover everything from the latest paper (also featured individually in our Papers Database) to analyses of research fields. From MDMA-AT for PTSD to psilocybin for TRD. We will pick apart the industry terms, e.g. MDMA-AT = MDMA-assisted therapy