PsyPost July 03, 2026 • 10:23

A single dose of psilocybin reduces reward-seeking behavior by altering inhibitory brain cells - PsyPost

By Eric W. Dolan

A single dose of psilocybin reduces reward-seeking behavior by altering inhibitory brain cells - PsyPost

A single dose of psilocybin reduces the drive to seek out rewards by increasing the activity of inhibitory brain cells. These findings help explain how psychedelics might induce long-lasting changes in brain circuits to treat substance use disorders.

Recent evidence suggests that a single dose of the psychedelic compound psilocybin reduces the drive to seek out rewards, providing evidence for its potential to treat substance use disorders. A new … [+9663 chars]

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